CREDENTIAL APPLICATION CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET DEADLINEPACKET DEADLINE

Please return credential application packet to:Please return credential application packet to:

Student Services CenterStudent Services CenterCollege of EducationCollege of EducationCal State San MarcosCal State San Marcos

University Hall, Room 445University Hall, Room 445San Marcos, CA 92096-0001San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007

Office Hours:Office Hours:Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKETCREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET

TO BE RETURNED TO STUDENT SERVICES CENTER: • Credential Evaluation Application and On-line Recommendation Request – white form

• Credential Fee of $25.00 – personal check payable to CSUSM

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKETCREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET

If you apply by the deadline, you will be mailedIf you apply by the deadline, you will be maileda Credential Evaluation Update by the end of a Credential Evaluation Update by the end of MAYMAY..

This update will advise you of any requirementsThis update will advise you of any requirementsneeded before recommendation of your credential.needed before recommendation of your credential.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007APRIL 13, 2007

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESSCREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

Mandatory electronic submission isnow required by the California Commission

on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)

Electronic recommendations will not begin until after grades are posted –

approximately June 15, 2007

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESSCREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

1st step1st step

Complete and submit the credential application and Complete and submit the credential application and recommendation fee by the priority deadline date.recommendation fee by the priority deadline date.

22ndnd step step

Your file is reviewed to make sure all requirements have been met.Your file is reviewed to make sure all requirements have been met.

After final grades are posted in mid to late June, and we verify that After final grades are posted in mid to late June, and we verify that you have successfully completed all Spring semester coursework, you have successfully completed all Spring semester coursework, CSUSM recommends you for a credential via the web.CSUSM recommends you for a credential via the web.

We anticipate the recommendation process will be complete by the We anticipate the recommendation process will be complete by the end of June for those students who have met all requirements and end of June for those students who have met all requirements and submitted applications by the priority deadline date. submitted applications by the priority deadline date.

All other applications will be processed on a date-order basis.All other applications will be processed on a date-order basis.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESSCREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

3rd step3rd step

CCTC will email you a notification of CCTC will email you a notification of recommendation for your credential. This recommendation for your credential. This notification will provide a link that instructs you to notification will provide a link that instructs you to complete your credential application process. complete your credential application process.

You will also pay fees. Payment by MasterCard, You will also pay fees. Payment by MasterCard, VISA, debit/credit card, or a one-time credit card VISA, debit/credit card, or a one-time credit card (available at most grocery stores) is the only option (available at most grocery stores) is the only option for payment of the on-line recommendation. for payment of the on-line recommendation.

The fee is $57.00 The fee is $57.00

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3rd step3rd step - continued - continued

CCTC notifies the student and CSUSM via CCTC notifies the student and CSUSM via email that all fees have been paid and email that all fees have been paid and student will be issued a credential. student will be issued a credential.

Within ten to fifteen (10 – 15) working days, Within ten to fifteen (10 – 15) working days, CCTC issues notification of credential CCTC issues notification of credential issuance via email. This email serves as your issuance via email. This email serves as your verification (C-19) letter.verification (C-19) letter.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESSCREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

4th step4th step

The Credential is issued by CCTC. The Credential is issued by CCTC.

You may verify issuance of your credential at: You may verify issuance of your credential at: https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/index.jsphttps://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/index.jsp or or go to: go to: www.ctc.ca.govwww.ctc.ca.gov// and click on “Lookup a and click on “Lookup a Credential” located in the menu on the left-hand side Credential” located in the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.of the screen.

NOTE: It is important to notify CCTC, CSUSM NOTE: It is important to notify CCTC, CSUSM Enrollment Services and COE Student Services Enrollment Services and COE Student Services Center of a change in mailing or email address, Center of a change in mailing or email address, especially if there is a change before you receive especially if there is a change before you receive your credential.your credential.

Please pay me!Please pay me!

When you receive the document, don’t forget to registerWhen you receive the document, don’t forget to registeryour credential in the county of employment!your credential in the county of employment!

San Diego County:San Diego County: Riverside County:Riverside County:Credentials DivisionCredentials Division Credentials & Certification ServicesCredentials & Certification ServicesSan Diego County Office of EducationSan Diego County Office of Education Riverside County Office of EducationRiverside County Office of Education6401 Linda Vista Road, #404A6401 Linda Vista Road, #404A P. O. Box 868P. O. Box 868San Diego, CA 92111San Diego, CA 92111 Riverside, CA 92502-0868Riverside, CA 92502-0868(858) 292-3581(858) 292-3581 (951) 788-6669(951) 788-6669

San Diego Unified School District:San Diego Unified School District: Orange County:Orange County:Personnel AdministrationPersonnel Administration Credentials DivisionCredentials DivisionSan Diego Unified School DistrictSan Diego Unified School District Orange County Dept of EducationOrange County Dept of Education4100 Normal Street4100 Normal Street 200 Kalmus Drive200 Kalmus DriveSan Diego, CA 92103San Diego, CA 92103 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050(619) 293-8150(619) 293-8150 (714) 966-4236(714) 966-4236

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATIONIMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION  

These dates will be helpful whenThese dates will be helpful whencompleting resumes and job applications:completing resumes and job applications:

Credential Effective Date:Credential Effective Date:

May 24, 2007May 24, 2007  

CCredential Expiration Date:redential Expiration Date:June 1, 2012June 1, 2012

COMMENCEMENT

SPRING 2007 CEREMONYDate: May 19, 2007Place: Grandstand, Del Mar FairgroundsTime: 3:00 p.m.

You do not need to apply for graduation.

You should receive information from Enrollment Services in February or March

www.csusm.edu/commencement

Commencement Ceremony

Credential Students: You do not need to apply for Credential Students: You do not need to apply for graduation.graduation.Master’s students: You must apply by March 15, Master’s students: You must apply by March 15, 2007 in2007 inOffice of Enrollment Services.Office of Enrollment Services.

You should receive information from Enrollment Servicesin February or March.

www.csusm.edu/enroll/commencement.htm

Credential/DiplomaCredential/Diploma

The California Commission on Teacher The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing issues your credential Credentialing issues your credential document, not CSUSM. The Governor, document, not CSUSM. The Governor, Commission Director and Chair sign this Commission Director and Chair sign this document.document.

CSUSM issues a diploma to those who CSUSM issues a diploma to those who complete the M.A. in Education.complete the M.A. in Education.

Reapplying to the universityReapplying to the university

You must reapply to the university if you…You must reapply to the university if you… Do not maintain continuous enrollment (summer’s not included) Do not maintain continuous enrollment (summer’s not included)

and do not file a formal leave of absence with the university. To and do not file a formal leave of absence with the university. To download the leave of absence form download the leave of absence form http://www.csusm.edu/rgsip/graduate_studies/forms.htmhttp://www.csusm.edu/rgsip/graduate_studies/forms.htm

and/orand/or Finish a degree program such as the M.A. program.Finish a degree program such as the M.A. program.www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu

You must reapply to the College of Education if you…You must reapply to the College of Education if you… Finish one program and wish to start anotherFinish one program and wish to start anotherwww.csusm.edu/coewww.csusm.edu/coe Click on Admissions Click on Admissions

NO CHILD LEFT BEHINDNO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

The new reauthorization of Individuals with The new reauthorization of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed by President Bush in Dec. 2004. State and by President Bush in Dec. 2004. State and federal level policy is being developed to be in federal level policy is being developed to be in compliance with No Child Left Behind.compliance with No Child Left Behind.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHINDNO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

It is to your advantage to qualify for Subject It is to your advantage to qualify for Subject Matter Authorizations in English, Mathematics Matter Authorizations in English, Mathematics and Science if you plan to teach High School and Science if you plan to teach High School Special Education.Special Education.

Subject Matter Authorization Workshops offered:Subject Matter Authorization Workshops offered:

February 21 and May 9February 21 and May 94:30 – 6:00 p.m.4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

UH 101UH 101

REQUIRED COURSES FOR LEVEL II:REQUIRED COURSES FOR LEVEL II:

EDEX 638 Shared Leadership in Educational Excellence EDEX 638 Shared Leadership in Educational Excellence 3 units3 units for Allfor All

EDEX 639 Data-Based Instruction to Improve the EDEX 639 Data-Based Instruction to Improve the 3 units3 units Learning Outcomes for students who are Learning Outcomes for students who are

Difficult to Teach (On Line Course)Difficult to Teach (On Line Course) EDEX 651 Advanced Technology, Transition & EDEX 651 Advanced Technology, Transition &

Inclusive EducationInclusive Education 2 units2 units EDEX 652 Crisis Prevention & ManagementEDEX 652 Crisis Prevention & Management 2 units2 units EDEX 660 Induction Plan DevelopmentEDEX 660 Induction Plan Development 2 units2 units EDEX 661 Portfolio Review & Site VisitationEDEX 661 Portfolio Review & Site Visitation 2 units2 units

TotalTotal 14 units 14 units

Co-Requisites for the Level II PrograCo-Requisites for the Level II Programm Health EducationHealth Education CPR certification in adult, infant, child CPRCPR certification in adult, infant, child CPR Technology Course - EDST 630 or EDUC Technology Course - EDST 630 or EDUC

422 or 500422 or 500 Two years of full time teaching experience Two years of full time teaching experience

as a special educator while holding the as a special educator while holding the Level I credentialLevel I credential

TO CONTINUE FOR M.A. DEGREE IN EDUCATIONTO CONTINUE FOR M.A. DEGREE IN EDUCATION

Masters Core CoursesMasters Core Courses

EDUC 602 School Communities in a Pluralistic SocietyEDUC 602 School Communities in a Pluralistic Society 3 units3 units

EDUC 622 Research Methods in EducationEDUC 622 Research Methods in Education 3 units3 units

EDUC 698 Master’s Thesis/Project SeminarEDUC 698 Master’s Thesis/Project Seminar 3 units3 units

Total 23 unitsTotal 23 units

Units of Electives (To total a minimum of 30 units)Units of Electives (To total a minimum of 30 units)EDEX 636 Contemporary Professional Issues: Research 1-2 unitsEDEX 636 Contemporary Professional Issues: Research 1-2 units

and Best Practice Seminar and Best Practice Seminar (may be repeated up to 8 units) (may be repeated up to 8 units)

Option for Moderate/Severe Certification:Option for Moderate/Severe Certification:EDMX 634 Working with Students With Severe Disabilities:EDMX 634 Working with Students With Severe Disabilities: 4 units 4 units

Meeting Education, Communication, Mobility, Meeting Education, Communication, Mobility, Sensory and Specialized Health Care Needs Sensory and Specialized Health Care Needs

Masters courses from other options with pre-approval.Masters courses from other options with pre-approval.

English LeEnglish Learner Authorization for Level IIarner Authorization for Level II

*EDUC 646 or verification of completion of Induction program*EDUC 646 or verification of completion of Induction program

Current holders of a CLAD/BCLAD certificate or emphasis or the new Current holders of a CLAD/BCLAD certificate or emphasis or the new SB2042 credential do not need the following two courses:SB2042 credential do not need the following two courses:

*EDUC 641 Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning*EDUC 641 Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning

*EDUC 602 School communities in a Pluralistic Society*EDUC 602 School communities in a Pluralistic Society(Note: EDUC 602 is required if completing Masters Program)(Note: EDUC 602 is required if completing Masters Program)

* If you were admitted prior to Summer 2007, these courses or * If you were admitted prior to Summer 2007, these courses or equivalencies are recommended to add the English Learner equivalencies are recommended to add the English Learner Authorization to your Special Education credential. If you are Authorization to your Special Education credential. If you are admitted beginning Summer 2007, these courses are required.admitted beginning Summer 2007, these courses are required.

Grading PoliciesGrading Policies: Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) is given for : Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) is given for student teaching/intern teaching. The minimum student teaching/intern teaching. The minimum acceptable final grade for the courses in the professional acceptable final grade for the courses in the professional education sequence is C+ (2.education sequence is C+ (2.55), but a B (3.0) average ), but a B (3.0) average must be maintained.must be maintained.

Please refer to page 196 of the Cal State San MarcosPlease refer to page 196 of the Cal State San MarcosGeneral Catalog 2004-2006.General Catalog 2004-2006.

Credential Grading PolicyCredential Grading Policy

Renewal of Clear CredentialRenewal of Clear Credential

5 Year Renewal5 Year Renewal requires: requires:

• Online application Online application www.ctc.ca.gov

• Payment of feePayment of fee

Transferring California Certification to Transferring California Certification to Another StateAnother State

You will need to request a list of credential requirements and You will need to request a list of credential requirements and the appropriate application forms from the State Department of the appropriate application forms from the State Department of Education in the state where you wish to obtain certification.Education in the state where you wish to obtain certification.

Information for State Departments of Education can be found at:Information for State Departments of Education can be found at:

www.ctc.ca.govwww.ctc.ca.gov Click on: Other Sites of InterestClick on: Other Sites of Interest

Scroll down to: Education Organization in Other StatesScroll down to: Education Organization in Other States

Student Services Center processes the forms verifying completion Student Services Center processes the forms verifying completion of California credential to another state.of California credential to another state.

FOR JOB INFORMATIONFOR JOB INFORMATION

Cal State San Marcos Career Center Cal State San Marcos Career Centerwww.csusm.edu/CAC/www.csusm.edu/CAC/

Job Fairs and Job ListingsJob Fairs and Job Listings

Call the San Diego Training and Recruitment Center Call the San Diego Training and Recruitment Center (619) 908-3600(619) 908-3600

For job openings State-wide, go to Cal Teach at:For job openings State-wide, go to Cal Teach at:www.calteach.com/about/www.calteach.com/about/

CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIRCSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR

April 4, 2007

12:00PM – 4:00PM

California Center for the Arts340 North Escondido Blvd.

Escondido, CA 92025