<p>I need some clarification on the hoops needed to jump through in order to obtain a clear certification to teach in state of California coming in from out of state.</p>
<p>D is living in CA, certified in Ohio spring 2013 in Ohio, but is currently working about 60 hours a week (including weekends) leaving her seriously little time/brain power to wade through the minutia, let alone call agencies to find basic answers.</p>
<p>So I offered to put on the boots and figure it out hoping there were at least a few public school teachers/educators on CC who would prove themselves invaluably helpful. She would love to apply for even a few long term sub positions open, but between 40+ hours working retail during the holiday season as well as overseeing an after school program of 5th graders (which has proven awesome experience despite only PK-3 background. </p>
<p>According to the CA website Checklist:</p>
<p>Preliminary Credentials achieved by having
1. Bachelors degree of higher (Done - BA in Early Education from University of Toledo, Judith Herb College of Education)</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Basic Skills Requirement - Passed Praxis ii (which according to Praxis website CA edition should be acceptable if sent from testing agency to State of Ohio.</p></li>
<li><p>Out of State Credential - OHiO</p></li>
</ol>
<p>To Achieve Clear Credential:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Subject matter Credential - Multi subject via BA in Early Education PK-3 </p></li>
<li><p>Completion of a Commission-approved Professional Teacher Induction Program
I conclude this refers to student teaching, field experience? Comparing the two states, Ohio actually requires far more hours in the field between observation, assistance, and finally, lead teaching experience than the couple commission approved CA degree programs I looked at). Her school also required presentations etc of full portfolios, supervising teacher reviews etc.as part of certification.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>and then finally theres . </p>
<ol>
<li>English Learner authorization.</li>
</ol>
<p>From what I can ascertain, this is the only thing outstanding (if it even is - as it seems to be exempt or considered satisfied if attending accredited program). But then as I read some more, it seems to evolve into bilingual teaching. So now I am wondering, in a general way, is this a requirement that mostly applies to those whereby English is a second language? And if not, how does one get just this? D was born raised in US, took Spanish in HS, languages always a struggle to be honest.</p>
<p>So anyone out there able to be helpful/insightful? Done this recently??</p>
<p>This EL Authorization seems to be the only thing I can't get a straight arrow about. As part of her college's core curriculum they had to take classes related to Culture both here and globally. Also, they chose concentrations, of which hers is language arts which is basically skills acquired teaching English and English Literature to English speaking students. </p>
<p>HELP?? Although she can teach in a private school with certification (as well as what she is doing in this after school program), but she's really wanting to expand her search to public schools too!</p>