Master of Arts In Teaching and Learning ASL-English Bilingual Education For Deaf Children

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1 Department of Education Studies University of California, San Diego Master of Arts In Teaching and Learning ASL-English Bilingual Education For Deaf Children

2 EDUCATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT 0070 TEL: (858) GILMAN DRIVE FAX: (858) LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA TDD: (858) June 13, 2016 To the ASL-English Master of Arts class of : We would like to welcome you to Education Studies Department at UCSD and congratulate you on being accepted to begin study for the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning, Emphasis in ASL-English Bilingual Education. Over the next two years, you will be part of a program which grows out of a call for innovation in the field of deaf education and an effort to re-define how we approach teaching diverse populations of deaf children. You will find that this is an extensive program and that we have high expectations of you. You will also find that we will provide you with a great deal of support and nurturing. The staff and faculty at EDS will work hard to make your time at UCSD go smoothly. We are excited about this innovative program and about you. We will be following your progress while in the program and for years after you begin teaching. Please feel free to talk to your faculty or staff advisors about any concerns, questions, or needs you may have. Good luck to you all! Gabrielle Jones, Ph.D. Graduate Advisor Bobbie M. Allen, Ph.D. Graduate Advisor 2

3 MA/ASL Handbook - Table of Contents MA/ASL Required Course of Study 4 Required Number of Units for Financial Aid 6 Bilingual Authorization in ASL 7 EDS Grading Options 8 Dropping a Course 8 Course Descriptions for the MA-ASL Program 9 Information about the Office for Students with Disabilities 12 Miscellaneous Important Information 14 Earning a Single Subject Teaching Credential 16 EDJOIN Tips for Credential Program Graduates 17 Information about your California Teaching Credential 19 Instructions for Printing Documents from the CTC Website 20 Authorizations and Codes for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential 22 Routes to Clear a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential 23 Master of Arts Degree 26 3

4 MA/ASL Required Course of Study DEPARTMENT COURSE NUMBER UNITS QUARTER YEAR Education Studies Summer 2016 Education Studies Summer 2016 Education Studies Summer 2016 Education Studies 128A B (x2) 4+2 (x2) Summer 2016 Education Studies Late August or Early Sept.-Fall 2016 Education Studies Late August or Early Sept.-Fall 2016 Education Studies Fall 2016 Education Studies 342A 4 Fall 2016 Education Studies 361A 6 Fall 2016 Education Studies Fall 2016 Education Studies Fall 2016 Education Studies 342B 4 Winter 2017 Education Studies 361B 6 Winter 2017 Education Studies 369A 9 Winter 2017 Education Studies 342C 4 Spring 2017 Education Studies 361C 4 Spring 2017 Education Studies 369B 9 Spring 2017 Education Studies Spring 2017 Education Studies 240A 4 Fall 2017 Education Studies 240B 4 Winter (enroll under the faculty Education Studies who teaches EDS 240 ABC) 6 Winter 2018 Education Studies Spring 2018 Education Studies 240C 4 Spring 2018 Education Studies Summer 2018 Graduate Courses in EDS: 40 units are required to graduate, a minimum of 26 (200 level) graduate units No ADDITIONAL courses/electives are required for the credentials or for the MA degree. Note: Enroll for EDS 500 to receive credit if you are a TA. Dr. Gabrielle Jones must approve any deviations from this Course of Study prior to enrolling in any substitution course. She must also approve the number of units for that particular substitution (ex. EDS 290). Additional EDS 290 should only be used for extra unit/work for financial aid purposes. * For the Bilingual Authorization in ASL: This authorization is satisfied by completion of the required courses in the BLA Verification of Candidate Competence form. If you need extra units for financial aid purposes, contact Dr. Jones to enroll in EDS 290 for guidance on the type of work expected. You must enroll in EDS 290 for the number of units required in order to comply with your financial aid requirement (if this is the case). Approved by Student: Date: 4

5 M.A. in Teaching and Learning: ASL-English Bilingual Education Program Core course and elective requirements: Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer EDS 115 (4) EDS 117 (4) EDS 125 (4) EDS 201 (4) (early Fall) EDS 203 (4) (early Fall) EDS 342B (4) EDS 361B (6) EDS 369A (9) EDS 342C (4) EDS 361C (4) EDS 369B (9) EDS 128AB (4-4) EDS 351 (4) EDS 382 (4) Year 1 EDS 139 (2-2) EDS 342A (4) EDS 361A (6) EDS 190 (4) EDS 250 (4) EDS 240A (4) EDS 240B (4) EDS 240C (4) EDS 295 (4) Year 2 EDS 290 (6) EDS 349 (9) GRADUATE COURSES IN EDS: 40 units are required to graduate, a minimum of 26 (200 level) graduate units. This MA course requirement includes fourteen units of electives, which are automatically satisfied by the completion of the Credential Professional Preparation courses included below. Graduate Program Degree Requirements Please note that the following courses MUST be taken in order for you to receive the Masters of Arts in Teaching and Learning Bilingual Education (ASL-English): EDS 201 (4) EDS 203 (4) EDS 240 A/B/C (4/4/4) EDS 290 (2) EDS 295 (4) Electives (14): These electives are already included in all your Summer Intensive course work. In order to receive the MA-ASL Degree and the Teaching Credentials, you need to take all of the courses included in this handbook under Course of Study. There is NO need to take more classes than the ones required in this handbook. 5

6 Required Number of Units for Financial Aid In order for you to receive Financial Aid, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units each quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring), or 36 total for the full academic year (not including Summer). For Summer Quarter, 6 units are required. In addition, you must maintain a GPA of 3.0. Your unit requirement may depend on what type of financial aid packet you receive, so please make sure to check with the Financial Aid Office for more information. You will notice in your Course of Study that during your last academic year, you may need additional units in Fall and Winter Quarter to reach the required unit count of 12 units per quarter. The same will apply to the last Summer Quarter in which you take EDS 295 (4 units), falling short of the 6 Unit minimum requirement for Summer. Therefore, if you are receiving Financial Aid: Please be sure to check with the Financial Aid Office and follow their requirements to enroll in the minimum number of units required for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. You may take any additional classes to make up the shortage of units. For details regarding this information, or if you have any additional questions, please Jen Fitchett from the Financial Aid Office a jfitchett@ucsd.edu 6

7 Verification of Candidate Competence Concurrent MS/SS BILINGUAL AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM UCSD Department of Education Studies Candidate: Program/Year: Language of Emphasis i : Program Requirement Date ii I. Completion of all SB 2042 MS/SS credential requirements II. Methodological Competence (>3.0 GPA) Requirements for SB 2042 MS/SS credential PLUS History, Theory & Politics of Bilingual Education (EDS 125) Bilingual Instructional Practice (EDS 352AB) [EDS 342ABC for ASL] III. Cultural Competence Exam Option: CSET: LOTE Subtest V in (Language of Emphasis) OR Program Option: Coursework required for SB2042 MS or SS credential AND Methodological Competence PLUS (> 3.0 GPA) (4 units upper division Culture) [ASL Admissions Process] (4 units upper division History) [ASL: EDS 240A] IV. Language Competence Exam Option: CSET: LOTE Subtest in (Language of Emphasis) [Required for Asian & Middle-Eastern Languages] OR Program Option (Spanish or ASL only): EDS Assessment Coordinator Verification of score of Intermediate or better on the EDS Language Entrance Exam, OR score of Intermediate on CSET: LOTE Subtest III at program entry (Spanish). Faculty Verification of Advanced level performance or better on the EDS Language Competence Rubric across Embedded Signature Assignments i A separate form must be completed for each Language of Emphasis in which a candidate wishes to be recommended for the Bilingual Authorization. ii All Bilingual Authorization requirements must be completed within five years after the UCSD recommendation for a preliminary SB 2042 MS or SS credential 7

8 EDS Grading Options When enrolling in classes on TritonLink, you are given the option of a letter grade or a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) option. The EDS graduate program only allows the following courses to be taken for a S/U grading option: EDS 139 EDS 190 EDS 290 EDS 295 EDS 349 EDS 369A and EDS 369B EDS 379A, EDS 379B, and EDS 379C EDS 500 The rest of your coursework must be done for a letter grade option only. Important Tip: Please make sure to enroll for the correct courses, grading option, and number of units for each of the classes included in your Course of Study. It is your responsibility to make sure that you will receive the full proper credit for your M.A./Credential coursework. Failure to do so may result in a shortage of units and/or problems that will prevent you from obtaining your degree/credential in a timely manner. Your Course of Study is included this handbook, please refer to it each quarter when enrolling for courses and please make sure to enroll in the full required unit count per quarter. Dropping a Course If you need to drop any course in a given quarter, you must first communicate with Dr. Jones and Dr. Allen to see how this will affect your course of study. Afterwards, you must meet with staff at the Financial Aid Office since a shortage of units during any quarter could have implications for Financial Aid. You are required to enroll in the total number of units established per quarter at all times. The Financial Aid Office will advise you on the repercussions if you go below the required unit count per quarter and fall short of units. 8

9 Course Descriptions for the MA-ASL Program EDS 115: Cognitive Development and Education (4) Examines the development of thinking and language in preschool/elementary school children with implications for education. Themes include facilitating children s learning and individual differences in cognition. Topics covered include word learning, mathematical knowledge, and scientific thinking. EDS 117: Language, Culture and Education (4) The mutual influence of language, culture and education. Explanations of students school success and failure that employ linguistic and cultural variables, bilingualism, and cultural transmission through education are explored. EDS 125: History, Politics & Theory of Bilingual Education (4) This course provides a historical overview and models of bilingual education in the United States. Students will examine socio cultural, theoretical and policy issues associated with native language and second language instruction, and legal requirements for public bilingual programs. EDS 128A/B: Introduction to Teaching and Learning (Elementary) (4/4) + EDS 139 (2/2) should be included. This course series is for undergraduates who are exploring a career in elementary school teaching. Topics addressed include: theories of teaching and learning; research on cognition and motivation; and the cultural context of classroom teaching and learning. EDS 128A focuses on the learner in the teaching-learning interaction and EDS 128B focuses on the teacher in the teaching-learning interaction. EDS 139 MUST be taken as a co-requisite. EDS 190: Research Practicum (4-6) Supervised research studies with individual topics selected according to student s special interests. Students will develop a research proposal, gather and analyze data. EDS 201: Introduction to Resources for Teaching and Learning (4) This course introduces students to educational resources, both in print and on-line. Students compile and evaluate research studies, curricular materials, and instructional approaches in preparation for future projects in developing and evaluating various approaches to teaching and learning. EDS 203: Technology, Teaching and Learning (4) This course will review current literature on effective applications of technology in the classroom. Students will also become fluent in the use of productivity tools, presentation software, and web development for teaching and learning; critique software relevant to their area of teaching; and develop an educational activity based on their review of the literature that harnesses the power of technology. EDS 240A/B/C: Research in ASL-English Bilingual Education (4/4/4) A three course sequence in which participants conduct an overview of research literature followed by the design and implementation of a study related to bilingual, multicultural education for deaf children. 9

10 EDS 250: Equitable Educational Research and Practice (4) This course introduces students to research studies and educational practices of educational equality, both in general and within specific content areas. Research studies relevant to educational equity will be examined, as will practices that have attempted to enable all students to achieve to the best of their abilities. EDS 290: Research Practicum (2-12) Supervised research studies with individual topics selected according to students special interests. EDS 295: M.A. Thesis (4) The student will work on the M.A. thesis under the direction of the students thesis committee chair. EDS 342A: ASL-English Bilingual Education Practices (4) Students will examine the history, current theory, philosophy, legislation, and trends in deaf and hard of hearing education. Methods of first and second language development, communication, and literacy skills for deaf and hard of hearing children will be introduced. EDS 342B: ASL-English Bilingual Education Practices (2) Students will investigate formal and informal assessment techniques used for deaf and hard of hearing children, bilingual/multicultural education practices across the curriculum, effective learning environments, and approaches for educating and interacting with families and communities. EDS 342C: ASL-English Bilingual Education Practices (2) Students will continue to investigate formal and informal assessment techniques used for deaf and hard of hearing children, bilingual/multicultural education practices across the curriculum, effective learning environments and approaches for educating and interacting with families and communities. EDS 349: Deaf Education Specialist Student Teaching Practicum (9) Credential candidates student-teach in public schools and residential schools under the supervision of cooperating teachers and university faculty. This practicum provides practical experience implementing diversified responsibilities in classrooms designed for deaf and hard of hearing children. EDS 351: Teaching the English Language Learner (4) Examine the principles of second language acquisition and approaches to bilingual education. They will develop a repertoire of strategies for teaching in elementary or secondary content areas. EDS 361A: Innovative Instructional Practices (6) This is the first of a three-course sequence providing pedagogical methods for teaching. Diverse subject areas are integrated into a single inter curricular course of study by emphasizing activity/inquiry techniques of instruction. EDS 361B: Innovative Instructional Practices (6) Second course in a three-course sequence. It provides pedagogical methods for multiple subject teaching. Diverse subject areas (language arts, English language development, health education, mathematics, sciences, social studies, fine arts and physical education) are integrated into a single inter-curricular course of study by emphasizing activity/inquiry techniques of instructions. 10

11 EDS 361C: Innovative Instructional Practices (4) Last course in three-course sequence. It provides pedagogical methods for multiple subject teaching. General teaching methods are integrated into a single inter-curricular course of study by emphasizing activity/inquiry techniques of instruction. EDS 369A-B. Multiple Subject (Elementary) Student Teaching Practicum (9-9) The elementary credential candidate performs student teaching in participating schools for 7-8 weeks full-time for each course (15 weeks total) under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor. The student teaching experience offers professional preparation and diversified teaching responsibilities for post-baccalaureate students pursuing the California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Must have successfully completed 169A for 169B. EDS 382: Inclusive Education Practices (4) This course satisfies the Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirement for Special Education. Topics include: preparation in appropriate teaching methods for accommodating special-needs students in the regular classroom, developing an Individual Education Plan, characteristics of specialneeds students, lesson planning to accommodate individual differences and legislated mandates. 11

12 Information about the Office for Students with Disabilities Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) 202 University Center Voice/TDD: Fax: Students requesting accommodations for temporary or permanent disabling conditions, including captioning or sign language interpreting services, must be registered with the OSD, and meet with a Disability Specialist to obtain an Authorization for Accommodation (AFA) letter each quarter. Appointments with a Disability Specialist may be made by calling For students who are deaf or hard of hearing, appointments may be scheduled by ing the OSD at deafhohrequest@ucsd.edu. In order to expedite scheduling, if students the OSD, they should indicate the days/times Monday Friday, 8 am 3 pm in the subsequent two weeks when they are available and they should indicate if they would like a captionist or sign language interpreter present at the appointment, so that the OSD can make arrangements for this. At or before the first meeting, all students should complete the Intake Form and Consent Form and provide a copy of an audiogram, or other appropriate paperwork to document current functional limitations. More information regarding documentation guidelines may be found here: Once the Disability Specialist and student have met and agreed upon accommodations for a specific quarter, an Authorization for Accommodation (AFA) letter will be issued. Students are then responsible for contacting deaf-hohrequest@ucsd.edu and providing the following information at least 72 hours (3 business days) in advance: Course Name and Section Number Days and Dates the Course is Held Time that the Course Begins and Ends Location (Building, Room Number) Address and Name for off-campus locations For captioning, please indicate if you want on-site or remote captioning. If the OSD is given less than 72 hours (3 business days) notice, the OSD cannot guarantee captioning or sign language interpreting services; however, every effort will be made to accommodate late requests. If students need captioning/sign language interpreting for meetings with faculty or staff, classmates, individual school site placement meetings or to participate in non-academic UC San Diego sponsored events or services such as appointments with Counseling and Psychological Services 12

13 (CAPS) or Student Health Services (SHS), please us at and indicate the date, beginning and end time of the event, and the location. If you have captioning or sign language interpreting and you are unable to attend class or will arrive late, contact us at at least 72 hours (3 business days) in advance or as soon as you become aware of the schedule change. In the , indicate the class name, date, beginning and end time of the class, and the location. Finally, if students have concerns about their approved accommodations, including the quality of the captioning or sign language interpreting services being provided, they MUST inform their Disability Specialist immediately. Please do not address any concerns with the captionist or sign language interpreter directly. Any changes to captionist or sign language interpreter schedules will be approved only by the OSD. Captioning and sign language interpreting services will be suspended if students miss four or more events where captioning and sign language interpreting are scheduled to be provided. Students will need to meet with their Disability Specialists in order to have services reinstated. 13

14 Miscellaneous Important Information It is the students responsibility to comply with the minimum unit requirements for Financial Aid. Early Fall 2016 Courses EDS 201 and EDS 203 are considered Fall courses although they are offered in advance of Fall qtr. during a special session. These classes begin and end before the official start of Fall quarter. The first class meeting of EDS 201 is on 8/22 at 2:00 pm. Please take this into account when planning your schedule. These courses will not be offered any other time and are required for the M.A./Credential. Please check the complete Fall Schedule of classes on TritonLink. Fall 2016 Courses and Start Date Please make sure to follow your required Course of Study for the MA-ASL program included in this handbook and not the MS-2 program course of study. Please check the Fall Schedule of classes on Tritonlink to see when each of your Fall classes will be meeting and remember that you cannot miss any class time. You are responsible for checking when is the start date of each required class. Please note that it might be the case that you begin Fall classes even earlier than other EDS courses. Fall 2016 Credential Year Orientation Before the start of your Credential Year (Fall-16), you will also be required to attend the Credential Year Orientation, which will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm in the EDS, Keck Lab Room 440. This orientation is mandatory. Pending Admission Requirements All pending admission requirements must be completed by the first day of summer classes, June 13, This includes the CSET, CBEST, TB Test, US Constitution Requirement, and the GRE. In order to begin the Credential Year (Fall-16), and participate in Student Teaching, you must receive a passing score on all CSET subtests (101, 102, 103), the CBEST or equivalent, and obtain a Certificate of Clearance by September 1, These items are required for Student Teaching. Please contact Dr. Jones immediately if you will not complete this requirement by September 1, Reading Instruction Competence Assessment Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) is another credential requirement and it applies to candidates who complete a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or an Education Specialist Instruction Credential program through an accredited California college or university: The purpose of the RICA is to ensure that California-trained candidates for Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials and Education Specialist Instruction Credentials (special education) possess the knowledge and skills important for the provision of effective reading instruction to students. The set of teacher knowledge and skills described in the RICA Content Specifications and reflected in the RICA is organized into the following five domains: Domain 1: Planning, Organizing, and Managing Reading Instruction Based on Ongoing Assessment 14

15 Domain 2: Word Analysis Domain 3: Fluency Domain 4: Vocabulary, Academic Language, and Background Knowledge Domain 5: Comprehension The RICA requirement applies to all Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Credential candidates effective October 1, The RICA consists of two separate assessments: the RICA Written Examination and the RICA Video Performance Assessment. Multiple Subject credential candidates must take and pass either one of the two assessments to fulfill the RICA requirement. RICA registration information is available at: RICA must be completed by April of your first year. Do not wait until June to take the test, or until the second year of the program. In addition to the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA), there will be subsequent credential requirements (which will incur fees) related to program completion and Teacher Performance Assessment (edtpa) submission. GPA You must maintain a UCSD GPA of 3.00 to be considered in good standing. Campus Safety Escort Service 534-WALK ( ) A free service provided by the campus safety office. Please use it without hesitation to be escorted around campus at night. Staying in Touch Your graduate student mailbox will be available in the EDS Graduate Commons, Room 380 after your orientation. All university mail from EDS and other UCSD departments will be sent here, and not to your home address. Please check your EDS Mailbox (purple color) and your on a regular basis. We rely on these two methods to get important information to you. Also, please inform the EDS Student Affairs staff of any address, , or phone number change since our records must be current at all times. Please update your records officially on TritonLink as well. Credentials At the end of the Credential program, in June 2018, you will apply for two Credentials with Ed Ashton, the Credential Analyst at EDS: A California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a Bilingual Authorization in American Sign Language o You must satisfy the CPR requirement and present a valid card to Ed Ashton before you can be recommended for the credential. A California Preliminary Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Instruction Credential Master of Arts Degree Your MA degree course work will be complete by mid August 2018 and the conferral date will be a day assigned by the Registrar s Office, usually the fist week of September Your Master of Arts degree will be in: Teaching and Learning Bilingual Education (ASL-English). 15

16 Earning a Single Subject Teaching Credential EDS supports you to complete the program in which you were admitted. Any additional credential recommendations will only be considered once you have completed your own program. Multiple Subject candidates wishing to earn a Single Subject Teaching Credential in any of the 4 areas that EDS can recommend (English, Math, Science or World Language) will need to do the following: 1) Contact Ed Ashton at (858) , or erashton@ucsd.edu for information regarding this option & get proper advising so that he can monitor your progress. 2) Complete all Multiple Subject Credential Requirements First, including meeting all edtpa, CBEST, CSET, US Constitution, First Aid, RICA, as well as passing all required MS coursework by the end of Spring quarter, before you will be allowed to complete the additional Single Subject methods course (offered during summer session at EDS). 3) Verify Subject Matter Competence by passing the appropriate combination of CSET Subtests/Examination(s) in the chosen area, and/or locally assessed proficiency assessment. a) Please visit for the required CSET Subtests to verify subject matter competence and confirm this information for your credential type with Ed Ashton before signing up for the test. 4) Enroll in the course that corresponds to your SPECIFIC subject matter pedagogy. These classes are offered in the summer, but are restricted to SS candidates. Departmental approval is required since it also depends on availability. Therefore, you will need to contact and get permission from the appropriate SS faculty to enroll in the course that you need by doing the following: a) By , request permission to the instructor of the methods course and cc Ed Ashton in your message. b) Forward the approval from the instructor to Ed Ashton since he will need to preauthorize you in order for you to enroll in the class. c) Complete the appropriate 4-unit Single Subject Methods Class specific to your subject area (offered during your last summer at EDS): i) World Language, EDS 372: Dr. Luz Chung, lmchung@ucsd.edu or Dr. Cheryl Forbes, cforbes@ucsd.edu ii) English, EDS 373: Dr. Alison Black, TBD iii) Math, EDS 374: Dr. Christopher Halter, chalter@ucsd.edu iv) Science, EDS 375: Dr. Rachel Millstone, rmillstone@ucsd.edu If you want to obtain an additional SS Credential, you will need to take an additional SS methods course specific to your subject area and pass all of the required CSET exams for that subject area. 16

17 EDJOIN Tips for Credential Program Graduates Visit the EDJOIN website at 1. Go to LOGIN/REGISTER to begin 2. Create a new account and begin entering your personal information. When you re done with each page, click on the Save and then Next button. 3. Eventually, you will reach a page where you must enter your credential information. Bear in mind that you will not actually possess a credential until you are recommended for one at the end of the Spring quarter of the year when you complete the program. Nevertheless, many of you will be applying for jobs well before this time. For the purposes of using EDJOIN, you must pretend that you have already been recommended and hold a credential, or the system will not allow you to post information about yourself that the districts will want to view. Under the section that states: I possess the following Teaching Credential(s), you must select the type of credential you expect to receive. Under Credential Type on the drop down menu, select Multiple Subject Teaching Credential SB 2042 (TCMS) for the elementary students, and Single Subject Teaching Credential SB 2042 (TCSS) for the secondary students. Under Authorized Field, select GSX General Subject (Examination) for MS students and for the SS students, one of the following: ENGX English (Examination) MATH Mathematics (for students who completed the SMPP) MATX Mathematics (Examination) SBSX Science: Biological Sciences (Examination) SCX Science: Chemistry (Examination) SGX Science: Geoscience (Examination) SPX Science: Physics (Examination) For Foreign Languages, choose the one that includes (Examination), since everyone who earns this credential will have to have passed the CSET exams. Please note: the EDJOIN codes bear no relationship to the codes the CTC assigns to your credentials and other authorizations. Under Expiration Date, choose the date exactly 5 years from the date you will be recommended, which will always be the Monday following the last day of the Spring quarter. You will have to enter these dates manually do not use the calendar function. If you have already received your credential, use the expiration date listed on your CTC document. Finally, click on the Add Credential button. 4. In the section, I possess a Certificate of Compliance for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in the following Subject Areas, check off the subject area that you are receiving your credential in. You can choose more than one. All SB 2042 credentials (the type you will receive) are NCLB-compliant. Your CSET score report or your SMPP verification letter will serve as your Certificate of Compliance. 17

18 5. Credential Indicators : check off I hold a valid California Teaching Credential. 6. Applied For Credential : this is where you make it clear that you do NOT currently hold a valid credential, but you WILL be recommended for one shortly. For Date Applied, enter the expected recommendation date as explained above. If you have already received your credential, you can ignore this section. 7. Tests, Certificates and Programs : pretty self-explanatory. You have not yet completed a BTSA program, and all graduates will have an English Learner authorization (not a certificate) embedded in your SB 2042 credential. The best choice here for everyone other than the BLA candidates is ELD/SDAIE. For those of you pursuing a Bilingual Authorization, list this information in the Other section, along with the specific language. 8. On the next page, you get to add your attachments. You have a 12 MB limit, 1 MB per document! Most districts want to see your transcripts, your resume, your C-19 verification letter, proof of NCLB compliance (see item #4 above), and anything else they ask of you. If they want your ELL authorizations, print out a Word document that states: My CLAD emphasis is embedded in my SB 2042 credential, and upload this. The information provided has proven to be helpful to our graduates in the past. EDS is not responsible for information entered incorrectly by the applicant due to inadequacies of the EDJOIN website to address each state's unique credentialing requirements. As noted in the handbook, the codes used by EDJOIN bear no relationship whatsoever to the authorization codes the California Commission on Teacher credentialing assigns in their credentialing system. We have indicated what we believe are the best possible choices among the menu selections and the best "workarounds" when EDJOIN does not provide a more accurate choices. You may choose other entries or menu items at your own discretion. The CTC does not consider ANY printed document to be "official". Only information/documents viewed on their website is regarded as "official" information. The districts or schools you are applying to may have a different interpretation. You can a formal copy of your credential to yourself, print it out, scan it, and upload it to EDJOIN if you wish (as per the instructions in the handbook). You can also disclose your social security number and date of birth to your prospective employer, and they can look up the details of your authorizations themselves. If you choose this option, make sure you are disclosing this information on a secure website. C-19 letters are the verification letters that Ed Ashton will give you at your exit interview. C-19 letters indicate that, "given satisfactory progress", you will be recommended for your credential on a certain date. Some districts and schools will accept this letter; others will only accept applications from people who have already been issued a credential. You will not have a valid credential until 5 to 10 business days after you have paid for your credential recommendation. If you have not received notification from the CTC within one week of Ed s recommendation (mid-june of your last year of the program), check your junk mail or spam mail; it's possible your mail program will not recognize it as a valid . If it's not there, contact Ed Ashton immediately. Most of the students will have an official, printable document before the last day of June. 18

19 Information about your California Teaching Credential Upon completion of the MA-ASL credential coursework and all credential requirements, you will be recommended for two types of Credentials by mid-june 2018: A California Preliminary Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Instruction Credential A California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a Bilingual Authorization in American Sign Language for elementary and alternative education school teachers * * Note: Preliminary Credentials are valid for 5 years. Recipients of Preliminary Credentials must earn a Clear Credential by completing a Commission-Approved General Education BTSA-Induction Program or a Commission-Approved Clear Credential Program (neither of which are offered at EDS). You may request an extension from the CTC if you are not able to clear it within the timeframe. Once you have been recommended for a Preliminary Teaching Credential, please make sure to check your inbox for an from the CTC with instructions on the next step so that you may pay for your document. If you do not receive an from the CTC with information about your credential, please complete the following steps: Using Firefox, Google Chrome, or IE as a browser, go to the CTC website at Click on the button: "Online Services For Educators" On the next page, click on the orange button: "Educator Page" On the next page, enter your social security number and date of birth, and click "OK" Review your personal information. If any of it is inaccurate, use the "Edit" and "New" buttons to correct it, save the information using the "Save" button, and then click on the "Next" button on the right hand side of the screen. The next page that opens should display your credential recommendation under the blue heading "Recommends". Make sure that line is highlighted in yellow; if it's not, click on the little blue rightward-pointing arrow on the left side of the field. You can review you credential details by clicking on "Single Subject/Multiple Subject Teaching Credential" and a new page will open. If everything looks all right, click on the "Back" button. Under the "Select" column, click on "Yes". When you do, two boxes immediately above will highlight; click on the "Complete" button. You will then have to proceed through a series of Professional Fitness questions, and there are a number of pages of them. Make sure you read them carefully and answer correctly, or you will not be allowed to proceed. Eventually, you will be guided to a page that requests payment. Once you've actually entered your credit card payment information, this should finish the process. Fee Information First time applicants will pay for a Preliminary Teaching Credential. The fee is paid online, by credit card, and the cost of the credential is $100. There is also a credit card convenience fee of $2.50, which will be added to the total cost. You may have a fee credit of $50 from your Certificate of Clearance, which will be deducted from the total if you have not already used it for other purposes. So 19

20 for most graduating credential candidates, paying for your first credential will cost you either $ or $52.50, depending on whether or not you have a fee credit available. Each subsequent credential you add or renew will cost you $ Additional fee information can be viewed on the CTC website at Please note that fees are subject to change. Your recommendation will expire in 90 days, so please make sure to pay for your credential before the deadline. Please note that EDS cannot release, nor make copies for you, of any document included in your student file. When you apply to the program, we specifically ask you to keep copies of any materials submitted to EDS for your own records. Any questions regarding your Teaching Credential and recommendation process should be directed to Ed Ashton at erashton@ucsd.edu or (858) Instructions for Printing Documents from the CTC Website How to Print your Teaching Credential: Be sure you are using Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Google Chrome as your Internet browser. The CTC site does NOT support Safari. 1. Go to the CTC main site at and click on the button: "Online Services For Educators" 2. When the next page opens, click on the button: "Educator Page" 3. Enter your social security number and date of birth, then click "OK" 4. Verify your personal information (name, , phone, etc.), then click on the button: "NEXT" 5. The next page displays your valid issued and pending credentials or permits. Click on the document number of your credential (or Certificate of Clearance, if you would like a copy of that document) 6. The next page displays the details of your credential or document. This is actually a more useful page than the document itself because it includes authorization codes, so you may want to print out this page and upload it to EdJoin. If you'd rather print out a copy of the document itself, click on the " Document" button, and it will be ed to whatever address you have on file. The document will have the State of California logo and the CTC emblem, and it is suitable for framing. Use steps 1 through 4 only if you only wish to edit your personal information (such as changing your last name when you get married, or your address) Name Change Process It's is the educators responsibility to keep his/her contact information up to date in the Commission records. This includes name, postal address, address, and telephone numbers. An educator may verify and change personal profile and contact information by clicking on the Educator Page button on the Commission website, entering you date of birth and social security number, then using the Edit and Save buttons when viewing your profile. 20

21 If the system blocks you from changing your name, it's because the Commission needs verification of some sort. Use the Declaration of Name Change Form (41-NC), downloadable from the CTC website, and send it to the Commission along with supporting documentation (marriage certificate, court order, divorce decree, naturalization papers, etc.) to the address on the form, or you can fax it to (916) , or scan it and attach it to an sent to Updating your Mailing Address The Commission on Teacher Credentialing has just issued a new policy alert you should be aware of: "An educator is required by statute to inform the Commission of a current mailing address. The easiest method of changing an address or personal profile information on file is to use CTC Online" You are required to notify the CTC of any change of address. I have included instructions on editing your personal information in this Handbook, but here is the pertinent information: Be sure you are using Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Google Chrome as your Internet browser. The CTC site does NOT support Safari. Also, please disable any popup blocker function on your browser. 1. Go to the CTC main site at and click on the button: "Online Services For Educators" 2. When the next page opens, click on the button: "Educator Page" 3. Enter your social security number and date of birth, then click "OK" 4. Verify your personal information (name, , phone number, address, etc.) Use the Edit and "New" buttons if your information has changed or you wish to add information, make your entries, then click Save. If you have any difficulties with making these changes, contact Ed Ashton at erashton@ucsd.edu or (858) or contact the Commission Information Services Unit. Registering your Teaching Credential New educators who wish to work for any district in San Diego County must register their credential with the San Diego County Office of Education. Their website concerning this is viewable at "If you need to register your credential with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), come to either of our two locations. Using your social security number and date of birth, a credential technician will locate your credential at the CTC website and then record it in the SDCOE database" You may also call them at or x

22 Authorizations and Codes Included in the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential Your teaching credential is titled: SB 2042 California Preliminary Multiple Subject (or Single Subject) Teaching Credential. It includes an English Learner Authorization and will expire 5 years from the issue date of your credential. Make sure to either clear your credential before the expiration date, or request an extension. If for any reason you cannot complete induction and be recommended for your Clear Credential by your district, contact a 5 th Year Program (e.g. UCSD Extension) so that you can get advice on how to clear your credential through a program. Before your preliminary credential expires, you may also request an extension from the CTC online at R1S (Single Subject) or R2M (Multiple Subject): This document authorizes the holder to provide English learners content instruction delivered in the language of emphasis listed in single-subjectmatter (departmentalized) courses as authorized on this document; and instruction for primary language development in the language of emphasis listed above in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. English Learner Authorization Codes: ELAM: This document authorizes the holder to teach the subject area(s) listed, to provide English learners instruction for English language development and specially designed content instruction delivered in English in single-subject matter (departmentalized) courses as authorized on this document in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. This only applies to Multiple Subject credential holders. ELAS: This document authorizes the holder to teach the subject area(s) listed, to provide English learners instruction for English language development and specially designed content instruction delivered in English in single-subject matter (departmentalized) courses as authorized on this document in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. This only applies to Single Subject credential holders. ELAE: This document authorizes the holder to teach the subject area(s) listed, to provide English learners instruction for English language development and specially designed content instruction delivered in English in single-subject matter (departmentalized) courses as authorized on this document in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. This one applies to Education Specialist credential holders. Bilingual Authorization Codes: BASP: Bilingual Authorization in Spanish, or in any of the languages that we recommend for a BLA. Ex. BAV Bilingual Authorization in Vietnamese, etc. This document authorizes the holder to provide English learners instruction in the language that the Bilingual Authorization specifies. Your English Learner (EL) Authorization is embedded in your (SB2042) teaching credential. Therefore, you do have an English Learner Authorization. You will not receive a separate document since this authorization is already included in the type of credential that you will obtain from the CTC. The same applies for an ELD/SDAIE Certificate; you will not receive a separate certificate since these authorizations are already included in your teaching credential. When applying for jobs, you should check the box as YES having ELD/SDAIE certification. 22

23 You will receive a Preliminary SB2042 Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization embedded in your credential (previously similar to a CLAD Certificate). Currently, there is no more CLAD, it is now the English Learner Authorization. Please see below: The English Learner (EL) Authorization and Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate authorizes instruction to English learners. For a summary of all documents that authorize instruction to EL students, see the leaflet Serving English Learners, CL-622. The section below lists the types of instruction authorized. Each type of instruction is defined below. Types of Instruction Authorized by the EL Authorization/CLAD Certificate Instruction for English Language Development (ELD) Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE) Documents Currently Issued by the Commission that Authorize Instruction to English Learners: Teaching Credentials with English Learner or Bilingual Authorization: All teacher candidates admitted to a California Multiple or Single Subject Teacher Credential Program on or after July 1, 2002 complete an embedded English Learner coursework authorized under Assembly Bill 1059 (Chap. 711, Stats. 1999). In June 2006, an English Learner authorization was also embedded in the coursework for the Education Specialist Credential. These individuals earn an English Learner Authorization directly on their teaching credential. Information regarding serving English Language Learners, including El Authorization/CLAD Certificate can be found at: Routes to Clear a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential This provides information on the routes an individual may use to earn a Clear Multiple or Single Subject (SB 2042) Teaching Credential with specific clarification on: 1) Whether a teacher may participate in an approved Induction program 2) The types of employer that may sign the form (CL-855 Verification of Unavailability of a Commission- Approved Induction Program) verifying that Induction is not available allowing a candidate to complete a General Education (Multiple and Single Subject) Clear Programs. Background AB 2210 established completion of a Commission-approved Induction Program as the required route to 23

24 earn a Clear SB 2042 Multiple or Single Subject Credential. If an induction program is not available as determined by an eligible employer, the credential holder may complete a Commission-approved General Education Clear Credential Program. NOTE: An individual with both general education (multiple or single subject) and special education preliminary teaching credentials may complete one set of clear credential requirements through induction. The list of professional development options in the IIP must address the candidate s needs for both the general education and special education credentials. To clear both a general education and special education credential with one induction program, the induction program must be completed concurrently through a program that is approved to offer both the general education and special education programs. The following chart lists the employer by type and whether or not a teacher may participate in induction based on the type of teaching assignment. It also explains whether an employer is eligible to verify that induction is unavailable and if so, whether the candidate may opt to complete one of the approved General Education (Multiple and Single Subject) Clear Programs. Contact Information Commission s Information Services Unit credentials@ctc.ca.gov. Type of Employer 24 Teacher may participate in Induction Employer is eligible to verify that Induction is not available. Candidate may opt to complete a General Education Clear Credential Program Public school district or county office of Education Yes Yes * Charter School Yes Yes * Private School, religious or nonsectarian Yes Yes * Nonpublic, nonsectarian school Yes NA Juvenile court schools Yes Yes * Adult Correctional System Yes Yes * Juvenile Corrections Yes Yes * School under a state agency jurisdiction Yes Yes * Teaching outside California No Yes, if an approved Long-term substitute 1 Induction Program Depends Day-to-Day Substitute will accept the No Working for the state of California (CDE or candidate and a plan CTC) is developed. No Working in Pre-School 2?