Contact Information

Program Director: Morgan Friedman

Assistant Director (L.A. Partnerships): Natasha D’Costa

Assistant Director (Northern California Programs): Stephanie Serventi

Non-Cohort Academic Advisor: Terri Taylor

Introduction/Overview

The Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Intern Pathway program prepares candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds to work with students with Mild/Moderate Support Needs. Completion of the program results in a California preliminary Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs credential and is designed for a full-time teacher of record currently in an appropriate credential placement within a public or private school. This program serves traditional public schools, charter schools, and non-public schools. Candidates in the program have the option of addnig a Multiple Subject teaching credential by completing appropriate clinical field experiences in a Multiple Subject classroom. 

Program Outcomes

As a result of this program, candidates will:

• Demonstrate reflective praxis through a Social Justice lens while actively engaging with all stakeholders included but not limited to persons listed in CTC Program Standard 4 (e.g., children, parents, educators, etc.)
• Exhibit knowledge and practice of professional, legal, and ethical standards to show evidence of engagement and educational practices to support all stakeholders
• Cultivate inclusive educational environments for all PK-12 diverse learners through the development and use of positive behavioral, social, and environmental supports for learning
• Apply knowledge of non-biased evidence-based principles of assessment and interpret data to make appropriate and equitable academic, behavioral, and instructional decisions
• Design lessons based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines that are aligned to California content standards
• Utilize evidence-based differentiated strategies and implement engaging and developmentally appropriate culturally and linguistically sensitive instruction

Program Admission Requirements

• Graduate Application
• Candidate Information Sheet
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • At least 1 letter must verify the applicant’s experience and familiarity with the elementary school age group.
  • Letters cannot be written by family members of friends.
• Statement of Intent
  • 3-5 page essay describing how applicant’s experiences, qualities, and goals reflect the School of Education’s conceptual framework: REAL (Respect, Educate, Advocate, Lead).
• 1 official transcript from all colleges and/or universities attended
• Verification of 20 hours of experience working with culturally diverse youth in the age group applicant plans to teach.
• Professional Resume
• Satisfy California’s Basic Skills Requirement with official documentation per CTC guidelines.
• Satisfy Subject Matter Competency (i.e. CSET) per CTC guidelines with official documentation.
• Certificate of Clearance (COC)
• Proof of Satisfying the U.S. Constitution Requirement
• Tuberculin Skin Test Results
• Interview with Program Director
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or a 3.05 in the last 60 undergraduate units, or a 3.0 in at least 9 graduate units
• For applicants who completed an undergraduate/graduate degree outside of the U.S.A.:
  • Transcript evaluations
  • TOEFL or IELTS minimum score

*Specific partnerships may have alternate requirements different from those listed above. Contact appropriate Program Director or SOE Admissions for details.

Credential Requirements