CTC and California Preparation to Teach English Learners

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1 CTC and California Preparation to Teach English Learners Paula Jacobs, CTC English Learner Network, June 2015

2 What is the CTC? Commission on Teacher Credentialing California s state teacher and educator licensing agency Oldest independent standards board in the nation (one of 17 such boards) Commission that reports to the Governor s Office Commissioners appointed by the Governor and represent specific constituencies 2

3 Commission Responsibilities Accreditation standards development, program approval, program review and accreditation Certification Process applications and issue credentials or documents. Discipline investigate misconduct and take adverse action when needed 3

4 Staff to the Commission Executive Director Accreditation - Professional Services Division (PSD) Certification - Certifications Division Discipline - Division of Professional Practices (DPP) 4

5 Preparing Educators Commission on Teacher Credentialing Sets Standards for Teacher Preparation Oversees Educator Preparation programs Colleges and Universities (IHEs) Develop programs to prepare educators Recommend candidates for credentials Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Prepare and recommend educators Partner with colleges to provide teaching practice 5

6 The Accreditation System and Educator Preparation Purposes Accountability to the public and the profession Adherence to Standards High quality preparation for educators On-going program improvement 6

7 Committee on Accreditation 12 member panel 6 from K-12 6 from Higher Education Appointed by the Commission Individuals appointed do not represent their system, employer, or district but are chosen because of their expertise, and experience as exemplary professionals in the field of education 7

8 Sharing your Expertise Policy workgroup Standards development Program Review panel Site Visit Team 8

9 School Districts and County Offices of Education 7% Who prepares new teachers in California? Independent College/ University 43% ( data) California State University 44% University of California 6% 9

10 Accreditation Facts 261 Institutions provide educator preparation 47 different types of programs are in the accreditation system 1395 preparation programs are accredited in California 10

11 Outcomes Better understanding of the Role, Purpose and Functions of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Understand Teacher Credentialing and other Educator Preparation Understand what EL authorization may mean, how it is earned, and when a separate authorization is needed. 11

12 Outcomes Understand local authority for hiring and retention policies and practices. Know how to stay informed using the Commission website and listserves. Know how to find information on the Commission website and where to direct questions. 12

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14 Search the Web The Teaching English Learner Webpage Commission Staff Contacts Credential Requirements/Leaflet Commission Report Teacher Supply in California - A Report to the Legislature. Annual Report

15 Commission Website 15

16 What are your expectations for today? 16

17 CA Teaching Credentials Multiple Subjects - instruction to the same students in several academic subjects Single Subject -instruction in one content area throughout the day, to different groups of students or grade levels Education Specialist instruction to students based on their identified special needs (MM, MS, ECSE, DHH, VI, PHI, LAD) Career Technical Education 17

18 Preliminary Teacher Preparation 1. Baccalaureate or higher Degree 2. Basic Skills Requirement (Proficiency in Reading, Writing and Mathematics) 3. Verify Subject Matter Competence -Commission-approved Program Or -Commission-approved examination (CSET 4. Pedagogy Preparation and -Student Teaching (Practica) -TPA 18

19 Teaching Credentials (K-12) Must match services provided Must match needs of students served Special needs students Learning difficulties, deaf and hard of hearing, blind etc. Students not yet proficient in English 19

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21 Services Credentials Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling School Social Worker School Psychologist Administrative Services Credential School Nurse Teacher Librarian 21

22 Education Code For these pupils to have access to quality education, their special needs must be met by teachers who have essential skills and knowledge related to English language development, specially designed content instruction delivered in English, and content instruction delivered in the pupils primary languages... 22

23 English Learner Authorizations English Language Development (ELD) Content subject area that provides instruction to promote the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) Instruction in subject matter, such as math or social science, presented in English Content Instruction delivered in student s primary language (L 1 ) 23

24 CA Preliminary Teaching Credentials July 1, ALL Accredited California Preliminary Teaching Credential Programs must include preparation for instruction of English Learners Multiple Subjects Single Subject Education Specialist Designated Subjects/CTE (SDAIE only) California Education Code (EC ) 24

25 Who might still need a separate EL Authorization? Teachers with CA credentials prior to EL preparation standards being embedded in all programs Administrators returning to the Classroom Out-of-State Credentialed teachers without EL Authorization 25

26 What is a separately issued EL authorization? CLAD certificate/(el authorization) for MS/SS or Education Specialist teachers Certificate of Completion of Staff Development (CCSD) SDAIE-only for CTE or Vocational Education teachers 26

27 CLAD Certificate or English Learner Authorization (ELD and SDAIE) Option for credential holders who have not yet earned an English Learner authorization California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) (2006/Revised 2013) Three Routes: CTEL Program CTEL Examination Combination: Program and passage of 1-2 subtests of CTEL examination 27

28 Recent Work of the Commission CA Preliminary Teaching Credentials Revisions to Teacher Preparation Standards Revised Authorization Statements and Codes Single Subject Credential: WL:ELD Clear Credentials/ Tier II Revisions to Induction/ Clear Teaching Credential Program Standards Intern Preparation for English Learners Preparation beyond the Teaching Credential 28

29 ELA 1 Broad EL Authorization Scope of the Authorization: SDAIE and ELD in the grade levels, subjects and settings authorized by the prerequisite teaching credential and ELD as a separate departmentalized content area in grades Pre-K- 12 and for adults. 29

30 Transition Timeline December 31, Last Date to enroll for ELA1 authorizations Continuous enrollment/2 years for completion to retain current authorization one exception *3 years, Ed Spec District Interns (ELA3) Extension may be granted through appeal process Final ELA1 Issuance Dates: 12/31/2016; 12/31/

31 Enrolled January 1, 2014 EL Authorization Route Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials Revised Scope of EL Authorization SDAIE and ELD in self-contained and core settings Single Subject Teaching Credentials SDAIE and ELD within the content area(s) authorized on the credential Education Specialist Instruction Credentials SDAIE and ELD for students with special needs across the full continuum of placement options indicated in the students IEPs and in alignment with the disability categories authorized by the teacher s credential and authorizations 31

32 CTC Correspondence Coded Correspondence February 5, 2014, Approval of Amendments to CCR Title 5, EL authorizations and WL: ELD authorizations Credential Information Alert May 5, 2014; Changes to ELA Authorizations for MS,SS and Ed Sp 32

33 Bilingual Authorization Preconditions - Candidates must hold or qualify for CLAD certificate or English learner teaching authorization (MS/SS/Ed Spec) Three Routes - Program coursework - CSET: LOTE Examination - Combination: Program coursework and passage of 1-2 subtests of CSET: LOTE examination Applications submitted via online direct application or by mail for exam-only route Other routes require recommendation online 33

34 Bilingual Authorization (2008) (Instruction in L 1 ) Flexibility May be earned concurrently with teaching authorization, or Authorization may be added subsequent to issuance of teaching credential If program sponsor has clarified alignment with CSET:LOTE exam subtests, program may recommend based on combination option 34

35 Important Facts EL authorizations are required when the local level determines EL instructional services are needed. Once an EL authorization is earned, it remains in force as long as the credential is valid. All current CTC-approved teacher preparation programs provide preparation for EL Authorization 35

36 Intern Preparation for EL Instruction MS, SS and Education Specialist Intern Requirements Preservice Support Supervision PSA June 3, Intern Plans due November

37 Previous and Currently Issued EL Authorizations PREVIOUS Language Development Specialist (LDS), CLAD BCC, BCLAD SB 1969, SB395, AB2913 CCSD CURRENT Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate, EL Authorization Bilingual Authorization SB 1292 Certificate of Completion of Staff Development (CCSD) 37

38 Emergency Teaching Permits Options for appropriate assignment while earning additional authorization Emergency CLAD and Bilingual Permits Appropriate prerequisite credential Bachelor s degree Basic Skills Requirement, unless exempt Issued in one year periods Renewal based on course work or passage of exams Equivalent authorization statements 38

39 CTE Programs and SDAIE 39

40 Certificate of Completion of Staff Development (CCSD) FOR holders of Service Credentials with a Special Class Authorization and Designated Subjects Vocational, CTE or Special Subjects Credentials who have not yet earned an English Learner authorization Based on SB1292 CCSD Guidelines; authorizes SDAIE only Commission-approved 45-hour programs (online programs available) 40

41 Variable Term Waiver for CCSD Two situations of CTE teachers Holds 3-year preliminary CTE and will earn a SDAIE authorization on their Clear since content is embedded Holds a prior CTE or Vocational Education credential; SDAIE content not embedded so need to complete a separate CCSD program 41

42 Contact Information Credentialing Assignments Accreditation and Program Approval Examinations CTC Exams Webpage 42

43 Commission Contacts: Teaching English Learners Website: CTC Exams: Commission-approved programs: Commission Meetings: Dedicated s: Credentialing: Assignments: Examinations: Subscribe: Coded Correspondence (Coded): PSD Enews: CTC Program Sponsor Website: Program Sponsor Alerts (PSA): Statistic of the Month Archives: (Search by Year, Month, or Topic) COA Board of Institutional Review - application details and contact information: