WELCOME!! Credential Program Finishers : WELCOME!! Credential Program Finishers
Special Education
Spring 2007 (AO)
CSUSM College of Education Student Services Center Staff Contact Information :
Robert Erichsen Email: erichsen@csusm.edu Phone: 750-8542
Adrienne Durso
Email: adurso@csusm.edu Phone: 750-4297
Nancy Proclivo Email: proclivo@csusm.edu Phone: 750-4279
CSUSM College of Education Student Services Center Staff Contact Information
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS College of Education Student Services Center : CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS College of Education Student Services Center University Hall, Room 445
(760) 750-4277
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS College of Education Student Services Center : CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS College of Education Student Services Center CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS (ONLINE)
WHAT DOES THE CREDENTIAL AUTHORIZE ME TO TEACH?
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
LEVEL II CREDENTIAL AND/OR MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM
CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER STATE
JOB INFORMATION AGENDA – SPECIAL EDUCATION
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET DEADLINE : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET DEADLINE Please return credential application packet to:
Student Services Center
College of Education
Cal State San Marcos
University Hall, Room 445
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET TO BE RETURNED TO STUDENT SERVICES CENTER:
Credential Evaluation Application and On-line Recommendation Request
Credential Fee of $25.00 – personal check payable to CSUSM
Optional: Supplementary or Subject Matter Authorizations
may be requested after attending a workshop and
submitting worksheets.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET
Please note that if you are not seeking employment in Special Education, you would want to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility rather than the Preliminary Level I Ed. Specialist Credential
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET
If you apply by the deadline, you will be mailed
a Credential Evaluation Update by the end of MAY.
This update will advise you of any requirements
needed before recommendation of your credential.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS 1st step
Your file is reviewed to make sure all requirements have been met.
When you qualify for a credential after grades are available in May, CSUSM recommends you for a credential via the web.
We anticipate the recommendation process will be complete by the second week of June for those students who met all requirements.
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS 2nd step
CCTC emails student they are recommended and need to apply and pay fees via web at:
www.ctc.ca.gov
Student emails CCTC within 5 days of receipt of CCTC email
- legal name
- permanent address
- other required identification information
Payment by MasterCard or VISA credit/debit card is the only option for online recommendation.
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS 2nd step - continued
CCTC notifies CSUSM that all fees were paid and student will be issued a credential.
CCTC issues the document, and this document serves as your Verification
(C-19) Letter.
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS 3rd step
Credential is issued by CCTC.
Credential is mailed directly to student.
NOTE: It is important to notify CCTC, the College of Education and CSUSM Enrollment Services of a change of address, especially if there is a change before you receive your credential.
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS 3rd step
When you receive the document, don’t forget to register your credential in the county of employment. This clears you to receive payment for service as teacher.
San Diego County: Riverside County:
Credentials Division Credentials & Certification Services
San Diego County Office of Education Riverside County Office of Education
6401 Linda Vista Road, #404A P. O. Box 868
San Diego, CA 92111 Riverside, CA 92502-0868
(858) 292-3581 (951) 788-6669
San Diego Unified School District: Orange County:
Personnel Administration Credentials Division
San Diego Unified School District Orange County Department of
4100 Normal Street Education
San Diego, CA 92103 200 Kalmus Drive
(619) 293-8150 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050
(714) 966-4236
Slide14 : CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS
For incomplete files at end of semester – The recommendation process will begin when all requirements have been completed and all required documentation has been submitted.
Credential Effective Date: date all requirements completed and the online process is complete Student Services Center continues to accept applications throughout the year as credential requirements are completed.
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION These dates will be helpful when completing resumes and job applications: Credential Effective Date: May 24, 2007 Credential Expiration Date: June 1, 2012 : IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION These dates will be helpful when completing resumes and job applications: Credential Effective Date: May 24, 2007 Credential Expiration Date: June 1, 2012
Slide16 : Commencement Ceremony Credential Students: You do not need to apply for graduation.
Master’s students: You must apply by March 15, 2007 in
Office of Enrollment Services.
You should receive information from
Enrollment Services
in February or March.
SPRING 2007 CEREMONY
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Place: Grandstand at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Time: 3:00 p.m.
www.csusm.edu/enroll/commencement.htm
Credential/Diploma : Credential/Diploma The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing issues your credential document, not CSUSM. The Governor, Commission Director and Chair sign this document.
CSUSM issues a diploma to those who complete the M.A. in Education.
Reapplying to the university : Reapplying to the university You must reapply to the university if you…
Do not file an approved leave of absence form with the university before the add/drop deadline of the semester in which you do not enroll.
Finish a degree program such as the M.A. program.
www.csumentor.edu
You must reapply to the College of Education if you…
Finish one program and wish to start another
such as the Level II program.
www.csusm.edu/coe Click on Admissions
Slide19 : Special Education Credential Authorizations Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe credentials authorize the provision of services to individuals in grades K through 12, including adults.
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist credential authorizes graduates to serve students who are eligible for special education assignments in the following federal disability categories: Specific Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Serious Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impaired (e.g., Attention Deficit Disorder).
3) Moderate/Severe credential authorizes graduates to serve students eligible for special education assignments in the additional federal disability categories of Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Autism, and Deaf-Blindness.
Slide20 :
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
The new reauthorization of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed by President Bush in Dec. 2004. State and federal level policy is being developed to be in compliance with No Child Left Behind.
Slide21 : NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
It is to your advantage to qualify for Subject Matter Authorizations in English, Mathematics and Science if you plan to teach High School Special Education.
Subject Matter Authorization Workshops offered:
May 9, 2007 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Master’s Tracks : Master’s Tracks For individuals with a basic teaching credential
Acceptance into Advanced Credential Program for Level I credential
For individuals without a basic teaching credential
Completion of Level I credential before acceptance into MA coursework
Moderate/Severe : Moderate/Severe EDMX 634 – offered every summer
If you want to hold processing of Mild/Moderate credential:
No additional fee
If you want to process Mild/Moderate credential now:
Additional fee
Additional Credential Evaluation Request Form
Slide24 : PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK (if equivalence not determined):
EDUC 422 Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning 3 units
or 500 or EDST 630
EDUC 501 Instruction for Students with Special Needs 3 units
(or completion of SB 2042 program)
Total 3 - 6 units
For credentialing purposes, completion of Level II coursework is still required. REQUIRED COURSES FOR LEVEL I:
for those with a basic teaching credential
Slide25 : PROGRAM COURSEWORK
EDMX 631 Foundations in Law, Ethics & Procedures of 3 units
Special Education
EDMX 627 Creating Adaptive & Responsive Environments (CARE): 3 units
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Evaluation
EDMX 622 Literacy for Education Specialists 3 units
(prerequisite: EDMS 521)
EDMX 572 Education Specialists Advanced Student Teaching 7 units
or EDMX 672
EDMX 632 Communication, Technology & Social Competence 3 units
for Special Populations
EDMX 633 Community Access Through Supported Environments 3 units
Positive Behavioral Supports & Functional Assessment,
Curriculum and Instruction
Total 22 – 28 units
OPTION FOR MODERATE/SEVERE CERTIFICATION:
EDMX 634 Working with Students with Severe Disabilities: 4 units
Meeting Education, Communication, Mobility, Sensory and
Specialized Health Care Needs
Total 22 – 32 units
For credentialing purposes, completion of Level II coursework is still required. REQUIRED COURSES FOR LEVEL I (continued):for those with a basic teaching credential
English Learner Authorization :
English Learner Authorization
Current holders of a CLAD/BCLAD certificate or emphasis or the new SB2042 credential do not need the following two courses to add the EL Authorization to the Special Education credential:
*EDUC 641 Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning
*EDUC 602 School communities in a Pluralistic Society (Note: EDUC 602 is required if completing Masters Program)
*(For Level II program only) EDUC 646 or verification of completion of Induction program
* If you were admitted prior to Summer 2007, these courses or equivalencies are recommended to add the English Learner Authorization to your Special Education credential. If you are admitted beginning Summer 2007, these courses are required.
Slide27 : Structure of the Special Education Credential All candidates completing Preliminary Level I preparation must begin a Level II program with 120 calendar days after employment as a specialist and complete a Clear Level II within 5 years after the date of issuance of the Level I.
Slide28 :
REQUIRED COURSES FOR LEVEL II:
EDEX 638 Shared Leadership in Educational Excellence 3 units
for All
EDEX 639 Data-Based Instruction to Improve the 3 units
Learning Outcomes for students who are
Difficult to Teach (On Line Course)
EDEX 651 Advanced Technology, Transition &
Inclusive Education 2 units
EDEX 652 Crisis Prevention & Management 2 units
EDEX 660 Induction Plan Development 2 units
EDEX 661 Portfolio Review & Site Visitation 2 units
EDUC 646 Second Language Acquisition: Research and Practice 3 units
or verification of completion of SB2042 Induction Program
Total 14 - 17 units
Slide29 : TO CONTINUE FOR M.A. DEGREE IN EDUCATION
Masters Core Courses
EDUC 602 School Communities in a Pluralistic Society 3 units
EDUC 622 Research Methods in Education 3 units
EDUC 698 Master’s Thesis/Project Seminar 3 units
Total 23 units
Units of Electives (These units may be used to supplement your program of study to reach the required 30 units) EDBT E508 – BTSA Year 1 EDBT E509 - BTSA Year 2
EDEX 636 Contemporary Professional Issues: Research 1-2 units and Best Practice Seminar (may be repeated up to 8 units)
Option for Moderate/Severe Certification: EDMX 634 Working with Students With Severe Disabilities: 4 units Meeting Education, Communication, Mobility, Sensory and Specialized Health Care Needs
Masters courses from other options with pre-approval.
Contact your Faculty Advisor to develop your program of study.
English Learner Authorization :
English Learner Authorization
Current holders of a CLAD/BCLAD certificate or emphasis or the new SB2042 credential do not need the following two courses to add the EL Authorization to the Special Education credential:
*EDUC 641 Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning
*EDUC 602 School communities in a Pluralistic Society (Note: EDUC 602 is required if completing Masters Program)
*(For Level II program only) EDUC 646 or verification of completion of Induction program
* If you were admitted prior to Summer 2007, these courses or equivalencies are recommended to add the English Learner Authorization to your Special Education credential. If you are admitted beginning Summer 2007, these courses are required.
CLAD Certificate Courses : The CLAD Certificate Program is changing January 1, 2008
Review the following website for an important CLAD update: http://lynx.csusm.edu/coe/ssc/updates/clad.htm CLAD Certificate Courses
Grading Policies: Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) is given for student teaching/intern teaching. The minimum acceptable final grade for the courses in the professional education sequence is C+ (2.5), but a B (3.0) average must be maintained. Please refer to page 196 of the Cal State San Marcos General Catalog 2006-2008. : Grading Policies: Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) is given for student teaching/intern teaching. The minimum acceptable final grade for the courses in the professional education sequence is C+ (2.5), but a B (3.0) average must be maintained. Please refer to page 196 of the Cal State San Marcos General Catalog 2006-2008. Credential Grading Policy
CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS (for students with a basic credential) : CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS (for students with a basic credential)
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER
EDUCATION 422/500 or EDST 630
EDUCATION 501
VALID TEACHING OR SERVICES CREDENTIAL
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS from all colleges and universities attended including official transcript with degree posted – Only if the College of Education does not have them.
CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS (for students with a single subject credential) : CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS (for students with a single subject credential) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
EDMS 521: ELEMENTARY LITERACY I
EDMS 543: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Slide35 : NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
It is to your advantage to qualify for Subject Matter Authorizations or a Single Subject Credential in English, Mathematics Science and Social Science if you plan to teach High School Special Education.
ADDED AUTHORIZATION: SINGLE SUBJECT* : ADDED AUTHORIZATION: SINGLE SUBJECT* To add a Single Subject Authorization, complete: 1. 3 semester unit or 4 quarter unit
Single Subject (Secondary) Methodology Course
AND
2.
a. Complete Subject Matter Competency:
Take the appropriate subject matter exams
Please refer to the CSET or Praxis/SSAT Exam bulletin.
OR
b. Complete appropriate Single Subject Waiver Program
PLEASE NOTE: The CCTC requires a separate credential document fee of $57.00. To apply to take the Single Subject Methods course, go to www.csusm.edu/coe
Click on Added Authorization Packet, Under Latest News.
Slide37 : Supplementary Authorizations / Subject Matter Authorizations
Supplementary Authorizations continue to be available however, they are not NCLB compliant.
New Subject Matter Authorizations are now available
and are NCLB compliant.
To sign up for a workshop, please call the Student Services Center at (760) 750-4277
The next workshop will be held on:
May 9, 2007 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Room: TBD
For additional information and worksheets, please see:
http://lynx.csusm.edu/coe/ssc/SMA.wkshp.asp
Slide38 : Renewal of Clear Credential
5 Year Renewal requires:
1. Online application and
Payment of fees
Transferring California Certification to Another State : Transferring California Certification to Another State
You will need to request a list of credential requirements and
the appropriate application forms from the State Department of
Education in the state where you wish to obtain certification.
Information for State Departments of Education can be found at:
www.ctc.ca.gov
Click on: Other Sites of Interest
Scroll down to: Education Organization in Other States
Student Services Center processes the forms verifying completion of California credential to another state.
FOR JOB INFORMATION Cal State San Marcos Career Center www.csusm.edu/CAC/ Job Fairs and Job Listings Call the San Diego Training and Recruitment Center (619) 908-3600 For job openings State-wide, go to Cal Teach at: www.calteach.com/about/ : FOR JOB INFORMATION Cal State San Marcos Career Center www.csusm.edu/CAC/ Job Fairs and Job Listings Call the San Diego Training and Recruitment Center (619) 908-3600 For job openings State-wide, go to Cal Teach at: www.calteach.com/about/
CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR : CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007
12:00PM – 4:00PM
California Center for the Arts
340 North Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025