Commission Continues to Expand Options for New Teachers

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SACRAMENTO – At its August 7 and 8 meeting, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Commission) met and approved new Subject Matter programs and new Induction programs for first and second year teachers. Prospective teachers seeking Single Subject Teaching Credentials now have six added opportunities to meet their subject matter competency requirements. Beginning teachers also have additional opportunities to meet clear credential requirements with the approval of two new teacher induction programs.

The Commission’s decision makes the following new subject matter programs available:

California State University, Northridge (Northridge, CA): Physical Education

California State University, Dominguez Hills (Carson, CA): Music

California State University, San Bernardino (San Bernardino, CA): Physical Education

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Pomona, CA): English

Azusa Pacific University (Azusa, CA): Languages Other Than English: Spanish and Physical Education

All subject matter programs are based on specified criteria and standards and are reviewed by a panel of experts in the subject. The expert panel is made up of representatives of K-12 public schools and university faculty. The review process includes early technical assistance, review, and requests for additional information or suggestions for program changes. When the program meets the criteria and standards, the panel recommends approval to the Commission.

Single subject teaching credentials authorize teaching the subject named on the credential in a “departmentalized” setting typically found in a middle or high school setting. Single subject teaching credential candidates may meet the subject matter requirement by completing an approved subject matter program or by passing a Commission-approved subject matter examination. The approved subject matter programs are part of an academic baccalaureate program and consist of approximately 45 semester units. Teachers must also complete all other credentialing requirements such as student teaching.

Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Induction Programs provide formative assessment and individualized support for newly-credentialed, beginning teachers, and are the pathway to a California Clear Teaching Credential. Programs work in collaboration with one or

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