““Credentials and BTSA” Credentials and BTSA” presented bypresented by

BTSA Cluster Regional DirectorsBTSA Cluster Regional Directors

Why We Are Here…Why We Are Here…

How This Session Will HelpHow This Session Will Help

You will become familiar with format, You will become familiar with format, wording, and codes of renewal wording, and codes of renewal requirements which change as a requirements which change as a result of revisions and legislationresult of revisions and legislation

You will become familiar with You will become familiar with available resources that can assist available resources that can assist you in determining BTSA Induction you in determining BTSA Induction eligibilityeligibility

AgendaAgenda IntroductionsIntroductions The CA Learning to Teach SystemThe CA Learning to Teach System Identifying Credential TypesIdentifying Credential Types Clearing CredentialsClearing Credentials Reading the Eligibility ChartReading the Eligibility Chart

California’s Learning to Teach System

Multiple Entry Routes to Teaching for Teachers from

Different Backgrounds

ALIGNMENT•California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP)

•State-adopted academic content and performance standards for students

ACCOUNTABILITY•Candidate Assessment•Participant completion of approved program

•Program Approval/ Accreditation

COLLABORATION• Schools/Universities• State Agencies• Practitioner Teamwork

SYSTEM QUALITIES

Preliminary CredentialPreparation

Blended Program• Subject-Matter Preparation• Professional Preparation• Support and Supervision• Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)

Post-Baccalaureate Program• Subject matter Preparation• Professional Preparation• Support and Supervision• Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)

Internship Program• Subject matter Preparation• Professional Preparation• Support and Supervision• Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)

PRELIMINARY

Induction Program

• Advanced Curriculum Demonstration

• Formative Assessment and Support

• Frequent Reflection on Practice

• Individual Induction Plan

• Application of Prior Knowledge

ClearCredential Preparation

CLEAR

Credential Renewal

Credential is valid for the life of the holder as long as renewal fee and evidence of meeting professional fitness are submitted every five years.

Professional growth and successful service verification are not required for credential renewal. School districts are directed to encouraged teachers to participate in professional growth activities at the local level.

Revised: July 2007

Recognizing and Identifying Recognizing and Identifying Credential TypesCredential Types

BTSA Eligible Credential TypesBTSA Eligible Credential Types

CA Ryan CredentialCA Ryan Credential

Out-of-State Ryan CredentialOut-of-State Ryan Credential SB 2042 CredentialSB 2042 Credential Education SpecialistEducation Specialist

Designated Subjects: Vocational Designated Subjects: Vocational Education and Adult EducationEducation and Adult Education

Common Credential ElementsCommon Credential Elements

Document TitleDocument Title Document NumberDocument Number Authorization Code(s)Authorization Code(s) Renewal Code(s)Renewal Code(s) Issuance DateIssuance Date Expiration DateExpiration Date Authorized Subject(s)Authorized Subject(s)

Ryan CredentialsRyan Credentials Last major change in credential Last major change in credential

structure prior to SB 2042structure prior to SB 2042 Credentials issued under Teacher Credentials issued under Teacher

Licensing Act of 1970 (Ryan Act)Licensing Act of 1970 (Ryan Act) Issued 1972 to 12/31/2006Issued 1972 to 12/31/2006 Instituted current terminology:Instituted current terminology:

• Multiple and Single SubjectsMultiple and Single Subjects• Subject Matter CompetenceSubject Matter Competence

California Teacher Preparation Programs California Teacher Preparation Programs issued Ryan Credentials 1972-2006issued Ryan Credentials 1972-2006

ALLALL credentials issued on the basis of Out- credentials issued on the basis of Out-of-State and Out-of-Country training are of-State and Out-of-Country training are Ryan Credentials (, PRO R14D and R14TRyan Credentials (, PRO R14D and R14T,,))

California Credentials (R14California Credentials (R14RR and R14 and R14TT))• CLAD Authorization will only appear on a RyanCLAD Authorization will only appear on a Ryan• Only Ryans were issued prior to May 2003Only Ryans were issued prior to May 2003• Ryans may lack an EL authorizationRyans may lack an EL authorization

How to Recognize a How to Recognize a Ryan CredentialRyan Credential

SB 2042 Preliminary SB 2042 Preliminary CredentialsCredentials

First major change in credential First major change in credential structure since Ryan Actstructure since Ryan Act

First programs began Fall 2002First programs began Fall 2002 First graduates completed Spring First graduates completed Spring

20032003 All IHE teacher preparation programs All IHE teacher preparation programs

now offer approved SB 2042 now offer approved SB 2042 programsprograms

How to recognize How to recognize the SB 2042 Credentialthe SB 2042 Credential

California trained only since 2003California trained only since 2003 All SB 2042s have an EL All SB 2042s have an EL

authorizationauthorization Some SB 2042s are issued with Some SB 2042s are issued with

BCLADBCLAD SB 2042 Renewal CodesSB 2042 Renewal Codes

• Preliminary MS/SS: Preliminary MS/SS: R14SR14S …or …or if issued if issued after August 30, 2004, after August 30, 2004, R14I R14I))

CAUTION:CAUTION: Don’t assume that Don’t assume that

all credentials issued all credentials issued by the same IHE by the same IHE on the same date are of the same on the same date are of the same typetype

Some IHEs are issued CA Ryan and SB Some IHEs are issued CA Ryan and SB 2042 credentials simultaneously. 2042 credentials simultaneously.

CA Ryan Credential Programs ended CA Ryan Credential Programs ended 12/31/200612/31/2006

Clearing A CredentialClearing A Credential

Who can use Induction to Who can use Induction to clear?clear?

California trainedCalifornia trained• Ryan Preliminary Credentials Ryan Preliminary Credentials

If issued on or after January 1, 1999If issued on or after January 1, 1999 Even if Induction is not specified on Even if Induction is not specified on

documentdocument• SB 2042 Preliminary Credentials SB 2042 Preliminary Credentials

Any issuance dateAny issuance date Out-of-State PreliminaryOut-of-State Preliminary Out-of-Country PreliminaryOut-of-Country Preliminary

Who else may participate in Who else may participate in Induction… but not use it to Induction… but not use it to clear?clear?

Education Specialist, Level IEducation Specialist, Level I Designated Subjects, Vocational Ed., Designated Subjects, Vocational Ed.,

Adult Ed.Adult Ed.

SB 2042SB 2042• R14S or R14I R14S or R14I

CA Trained RyanCA Trained Ryan• R14CR14C• R14RR14R (all possible requirements)(all possible requirements)• R14TR14T (requirements are specific to individual) (requirements are specific to individual)

Out-of-State trained RyanOut-of-State trained Ryan• R14DR14D (all possible requirements) (all possible requirements)• R14TR14T (requirements are specific to individual)(requirements are specific to individual)• PRO PRO ((fewer than 2 years verified out of state fewer than 2 years verified out of state

experienceexperience))• RS2RS2 ( (2 or more years verified out-of-state experience2 or more years verified out-of-state experience))

Some Some Common Common Renewal Renewal CodesCodes

How to Clear a How to Clear a California California PreparedPrepared Ryan Ryan

Options for Holders of a Preliminary Ryan Multiple or Single Subject Credential to earn the Clear Multiple or Single Subject Credential:

1. Complete the four (4) Ryan Clear Credential Courses, if not completed for the preliminary: mainstreaming (spec. ed.), health, technology and advanced teaching English Learners

*coded correspondence 07-12*coded correspondence 07-12

OR.. To Clear a OR.. To Clear a California California PreparedPrepared Ryan Ryan

2. Complete an approved SB 2042 Induction Program and, if not completed for the preliminary, CPR is required.

Individuals must be recommended by Individuals must be recommended by the sponsor of the approved the sponsor of the approved Induction Program.Induction Program.

OR.. To Clear a OR.. To Clear a California California PreparedPrepared Ryan Ryan

3. Complete an approved SB 2042 Fifth Year of Study Program (http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/approved-programs.html) and, if not completed for the preliminary, CPR is required.

Individuals must be recommended by Individuals must be recommended by the sponsor of the approved Fifth the sponsor of the approved Fifth Year of Study Program.Year of Study Program.

Clear Credential Requirements Clear Credential Requirements for for Out-of-State Out-of-State Ryan HoldersRyan Holders

For teachers with For teachers with fewer than two fewer than two years of verified out-of-state years of verified out-of-state teaching experienceteaching experience

•Complete a Commission-approved Complete a Commission-approved Professional Teaching Induction Professional Teaching Induction Program, andProgram, and

•Earn a California authorization to Earn a California authorization to teach English learners teach English learners (completed (completed in California or another state)in California or another state)

Plus…Plus………any of following any of following as indicatedas indicated on Credential on Credential::

• US ConstitutionUS Constitution• Subject MatterSubject Matter• Developing English Language Skills Developing English Language Skills

including Reading including Reading Induction Induction does notdoes not meet any of these meet any of these Verification for these requirements must be Verification for these requirements must be submitted submitted

with applicationwith application ““Basic” and advanced computer-based technology can be Basic” and advanced computer-based technology can be

met through Inductionmet through Induction Health and CPR Health and CPR isis notnot required of Out-of-State required of Out-of-State Health and CPR Health and CPR isis required of Out-of-Country required of Out-of-Country *coded correspondence 06-0028*coded correspondence 06-0028

Clear Credential Requirements for Clear Credential Requirements for Out-of-State Preliminary RyanOut-of-State Preliminary Ryan

HoldersHolders For teachers with For teachers with two or more years of two or more years of

verified out-of-state teaching experience*verified out-of-state teaching experience*• Complete 150 hours of professional activities OR a Complete 150 hours of professional activities OR a

Master’s degree or higher in a field related to the Master’s degree or higher in a field related to the credential or an equivalent number of units from a credential or an equivalent number of units from a regionally accredited university, regionally accredited university, andand

• Earn a California authorization to teach English Earn a California authorization to teach English learners (completed in California or another state)learners (completed in California or another state)

*coded correspondence 06-0028*coded correspondence 06-0028

Clear Credential Requirements for Clear Credential Requirements for Out-of-Country Preliminary RyanOut-of-Country Preliminary Ryan

HoldersHolders Complete a Commission-approved Complete a Commission-approved

Professional Teacher Induction Professional Teacher Induction Program ORProgram OR

Complete a Commission-Approved Complete a Commission-Approved SB 2042 fifth year of study at a CA SB 2042 fifth year of study at a CA college or University (Teacher college or University (Teacher Induction is not available) Induction is not available)

*coded correspondence 07-01*coded correspondence 07-01

How to Clear the How to Clear the SB 2042 SB 2042 CredentialCredential

1.1. Commission approved Professional Commission approved Professional Teacher Induction Program through an Teacher Induction Program through an approved school district, county office approved school district, county office of education, college or university, of education, college or university, consortium, or private school. The consortium, or private school. The Induction Program includes the Induction Program includes the advanced study of health education, advanced study of health education, special populations, computer special populations, computer technology, and teaching English technology, and teaching English learnerlearner

OR…OR…

How to Clear the How to Clear the SB 2042 SB 2042 CredentialCredential cont… cont…

2. If an Induction Program is 2. If an Induction Program is not not available or if the teacher must available or if the teacher must complete coursework for No Child complete coursework for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) an SB 2042 Left Behind (NCLB) an SB 2042 approved 5approved 5thth Year of Study may be Year of Study may be completed.completed.

OR…OR…

How to Clear the How to Clear the SB 2042 SB 2042 CredentialCredential cont… cont…

3. National Board Teacher Standards 3. National Board Teacher Standards Certification.Certification.

Clear Credentials & BTSAClear Credentials & BTSA For purposes of determining BTSA For purposes of determining BTSA

Induction eligibility…Induction eligibility… a “beginning teacher” does not include a teacher with a life credential, a clear credential, or a professional clear teaching credential who returns to serve in a certificated teaching position.

SB 112 Sept. 2007

Important DatesImportant Dates 1/01/19991/01/1999

• Ryans after this date Ryans after this date maymay use Induction use Induction 8/30/20048/30/2004

• Holders of SB 2042 credential issued on or Holders of SB 2042 credential issued on or after this date MUST complete Induction to after this date MUST complete Induction to clear (if available) clear (if available)

1/01/071/01/07• Out-of-State with fewer than 2 years Out-of-State with fewer than 2 years

verified experience MUST complete an verified experience MUST complete an Induction program to clear (if available)Induction program to clear (if available)

Accessing CIGAccessing CIGCredential Information GuideCredential Information Guide

Username:Username:ciguser2011ciguser2011

Password:Password: ctcguidectcguide

http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/cig2/cig_toc.htmlhttp://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/cig2/cig_toc.html

Accessing Credentials OnlineAccessing Credentials Online

go togo towww.ctc.ca.govwww.ctc.ca.gov

clickclick ““Look Up a Credential”Look Up a Credential”

Name of TeacherName of Teacher

Last Name:Last Name:** First Name:First Name:

** Required FieldRequired Field

Checking Credential StatusChecking Credential Status

go togo towww.ctc.ca.govwww.ctc.ca.gov

ClickClick““Search for a Teacher’s Search for a Teacher’s Application Status and Application Status and

Credential Held”Credential Held”You will need to have a SSN and You will need to have a SSN and

date of birth for the teacherdate of birth for the teacher

Thank you for your thoughtful Thank you for your thoughtful participation!participation!

Keep up the great work!Keep up the great work!