Preliminary CTE Credential Application Process
The Preliminary Application Process and Timeline are as follows:
- Have a Preliminary Advisement Meeting with Program Director.
- Gather all qualifying materials on the Preliminary Checklist and submit to Program Director for review.
- Review takes place within approximately 1 week of submission of ALL materials on the Preliminary Checklist.
- Candidate notified of review outcomes.
- If candidate's application is complete and qualified, materials will be put into the cue for recommendation to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (approximately 2 weeks to complete recommendation).
- If candidate's application is NOT complete and qualified, next steps will be dictated by the Program Director.
- Clear Program Advisement Meeting with Program Director.
- Begin Clear Program.
Preliminary Application Items
The Preliminary Application Checklist is the most helpful and has links to several other documents to help guide your process. Please contact Grant Ermis (CTE Program Director) or Taryn Tyrell (YSCTC Program Manager) if you have questions about any of the items below.
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The primary Commission for Teaching Credentials document available online and is the most comprehensive information guide. This is purely for your reference and informs you as to what is required for both the preliminary and clear credential. |
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A document from our program that lists the documents needed for your application. As the Program Sponsor, our office is the authorized submitter of Preliminary CTE Credential applications. This checklist ensures we have all the materials necessary to review your qualifications for the credential, and make a recommendation to the commission on your behalf. |
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The application for the Commission. This needs to be filled out and submitted with your other Preliminary materials. Beginning on Page 6 of the PDF linked to the left, you will fill out sections 1, 4, 6, 7, and 9. We will be able to complete the rest in our office or during advisement. |
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Identifies the the Industry Sector(s) for which you are seeking review and authorization. Please refer to CL-888 for clarification of options. |
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This document will clearly outline what information is needed in experience verification letters from employers. This is used along with your resume, and is usually the heaviest lift for the qualified candidate. |
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To complete the requirements for the preliminary credential, our program is primarily structured around you teaching in k-12 education within the context of one of the CTE Industry Sector authorizations on your Preliminary CTE Credential. Your employing school/district will fill this form out for you, and needs to verify FTE (Full-Time Teaching Equivalent) allocated to CTE courses. |
Once you have the items on the checklist completed, you will meet with our CTE Program Director, Grant Ermis, to go over everything before we apply for your credential.
Scheduling
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Meetings for the information or consultation in regard to the California Agricultural Teachers' Induction Program or CTE Credentialing can only be done by scheduling a video conference or phone call in advance. We will not be holding any office hours through the foreseeable future due to mandatory social distancing set forth by the State of California. Please check back here for any updates.
Choose your type, time, and mode of meeting by making the appropriate Calendly selection. If you select the video conference option, you will receive individualized advisement through Zoom. Use any device, such as a smartphone, tablet, computer. When you join the meeting, you will enter a virtual waiting room. You will be invited into your scheduled meeting when the host lets you in. If you select the phone option, the host will call you at the designated time using the number you provide during registration. You will receive a confirmation email after your schedule your appointment. Please keep that confirmation for all pertinent links and information for the meeting. If you have questions, prior to your meeting, please reach out to Grant Ermis, Director. |
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