Section 80048.3.1 - Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential for Out-of-State Credentialed Teachers(a) The following pertains to individuals who have two years of appropriate teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than California. (1) The minimum requirements for the five-year Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential are all of the following, (A) through (G). (A) Two years of full-time special education teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than California.(B) Satisfactory performance evaluations.(C) A professional level special education teaching credential from another state or U.S. territory. Individuals with generic special education authorizations as defined in subdivision (c) may apply for the five-year Preliminary credential in Mild to Moderate Support needs, Extensive Support Needs, or Early Childhood Special Education.(D) Completion of a teacher preparation program in special education taken at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or a state-approved teacher preparation program offered by a local educational agency.(E) A baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.(F) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the processing fee as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance pursuant to Education Code § 44340.(G) Meet the basic skills requirement as described in Education Code § 44252. Individuals who meet the requirements in subdivisions (a)(1)(A) through (a)(1)(F) may be issued a five-year Preliminary credential, but must satisfy the basic skills requirement within one year of the date the credential is issued or the credential shall become invalid.(2) The following are the minimum requirements for the clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential for an individual who meets the requirements specified in (a)(1)(A) through (a)(1)(G): (A) Possession of a California English learner authorization issued pursuant to the requirements specified in Education Code § 44253.3.(B) An individual applying for the clear credential on initial application for California certification who has not previously been issued a Preliminary credential must satisfy the basic skills requirement as described in Education Code § 44252. If all requirements specified in subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2) are met, other than the basic skills requirement, the individual will be issued a five-year Preliminary credential as described in (a)(1)(G).(C) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001 and the processing fee as specified in § 80487.(b) The following pertains to individuals who have less than two years of appropriate teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than California. (1) The minimum requirements for the five-year Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential are all of the following, (A) through (E). (A) A professional level special education teaching credential from another state or U.S. territory. Individuals with generic special education authorizations as defined in subdivision (c) may apply for the five-year Preliminary credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, or Early Childhood Special Education before July 1, 2022; or the Mild to Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs, or Early Childhood Special Education if applied for on or after July 1, 2022.(B) Completion of a teacher preparation program in special education taken at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or a state-approved teacher preparation program offered by a local educational agency.(C) A baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.(D) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the processing fee as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance pursuant to Education Code § 44340.(E) Meet the basic skills requirement as described in Education Code § 44252. Individuals who meet the requirements in subdivisions (b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(D) may be issued a five-year Preliminary credential, but must satisfy the basic skills requirement within one year of the date the credential is issued or the credential shall become invalid.(2) The following are the minimum requirements for the Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential for an individual who meets the requirements specified in (b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(E): (A) A five-year Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential issued pursuant to subdivision (b)(1).(B) Possession of a California English learner authorization issued pursuant to the requirements specified in Education Code § 44253.3.(C) Completion of an approved Induction Program as specified in § 80048.8.1.(D) Recommendation from a Commission-approved Induction program as specified in Education Code § 44227(b).(E) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001 and the processing fee as specified in § 80487.(c) The following definitions apply to terms used in this section. (1) Full-Time Teaching Experience: This is defined as teaching a minimum of 4 hours a day, unless the minimum statutory attendance requirement for the students served is less. Experience must be on a daily basis and for at least 75% of the school year. Experience may be accrued in increments of a minimum of one semester. No part-time or combination of teaching with other school employment will be accepted. All experience must be gained in public or regionally-accredited private schools in states or U.S. territories other than California while serving on a valid teaching credential. Experience may be gained in more than one state or U.S. territory other than California. This experience must be verified on the official letterhead of the out-of-state employer or employers by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources in which the teacher was employed. Experience from outside of the United States will not be considered.(2) Generic Special Education Authorizations: This is defined as a teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. territory that is not limited to specific Federal Disability Categories.(3) Satisfactory Performance Evaluations:(A) The teaching effectiveness areas on the performance evaluations may include, but are not limited to, all of the areas, 1. through 4., below. If these areas are not included in the evaluations, the individual may submit a supplemental letter, on district letterhead, signed by the individual's principal or personnel officer in the district in which the evaluations took place. 1. The use of teaching strategies that motivates all students to engage in the learning process.2. The ability to establish and maintain high standards for student behavior.3. A demonstration of deep knowledge of the subject being taught and the use of appropriate instructional strategies that promote student understanding.4. An ability to plan and implement a sequence of appropriate instructional activities.(B) Evaluations of the teacher's performance for at least two of the years of teaching experience from a state or U.S. territory other than California must be submitted. If evaluations or a supplemental letter cannot be obtained, the individual will not qualify under section (a).(C) Evaluation ratings must be satisfactory or better.(4) Professional Level Special Education Teaching Credential. This is defined as a special education teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. territory that is, at a minimum, comparable to a California five-year preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 80048.3.1
1. New section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51).
2. Amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 1-14-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 3).
3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22). Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252, 44253.3, 44265, 44274.2, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.
1. New section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51).
2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-14-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 3).
3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-31-2022; operative 7/1/2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).