Cal State Los Angeles

Teacher Induction Clear Credential Program

Informational Presentation

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Induction Coordinator/Faculty: Erica Hamilton, Ph.D.

ehamilt@calstatela.edu

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Screencast (12 minutes)

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Teachers with a preliminary credential have 5 years to “clear” their credential in order to renew it. The process to clear your credential is called “induction”.

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Induction programs are:

• 2 years for new teachers (with an early completion option for experienced teachers)
• focused on individual mentoring and goal setting
• based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs)
• typically offered for free by most school districts

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CSLA offers an induction program for multiple subject, single subject,

and education specialist credentials.

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What is an Induction Program?

Applications for fall semester open in January and close on May 31

Applications for spring semester open in August and close on September 30

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All students (continuing and returning) apply online @ CSU Apply

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For help, please see How to Apply to the CalStateLA Induction Program

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Prerequisites for CSULA Induction Program

• Meet the Cal State LA requirements for admission
• *Hold a current California Preliminary Credential
• *Employed as a teacher with at least 1 course in your credential area

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*Credential and employment verifications are handled when you start the program.

Application & Prerequisites

Early Completion Option (1 year program) Prerequisites

• Have a minimum of 2 full years of successful teaching experience
• Have a signed *Early Completion Option form from supervising administrator

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• Have completed the first year of a California CTC-accredited induction program at another institution or district
• Have documentation of the completion

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*ECO form are completed when you start the program.

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Early Completion Option

Induction Program Overview

The CalStateLA Induction Program is 100% online.

Induction Program Courses

The CalStateLA Induction Program is 100% online.

In addition to the induction coursework, candidates are encouraged to take coursework towards a Master of Arts (MA) degree or pursue an added authorization.

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Master of Arts Program Options:

• Education for Social Change Option in Critical Bilingualism and Biliteracy
• Education for Social Change Option in Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology: E-Learning and New Media Design

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Authorizations/Certificates Options:

• Bilingual Authorization
• Online Teaching and Learning Certificate
• Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
• General Education Added Authorization (CSET + methods courses)

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If you are interested in “Induction Plus” please email Dr. Hamilton.

Induction Plus (Dual Enrollment)

What credentials does the program include?

The induction program at Cal State LA includes candidates with single subject credentials in all content areas, multiple subject credentials, and education specialist credentials.

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How long does it take to complete the program?

The program for candidates in their first year of teaching is 2 years (4 semesters). Candidates who can demonstrate 2 or more years of successful teaching experience qualify for the Early Completion Option (1 year program).

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How much does the program cost?

If the candidate is exclusively pursuing a clear teaching credential, the program is 3 units per semester (which falls under the <6 units part-time category) at the credential program fee level. However, many candidates in the Cal State LA induction program are simultaneously pursuing their Master's degree. Those fees are based on the number of units taken at the Master's degree fee level. For specific tuition/fee information, go to the Cal State LA Finance Service Centers Student Fees Page and click on the semester and year you plan to enroll. Financial Aid is available - please see the Cal State LA Financial Aid Page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you!

Questions?

Please contact me to discuss and/or to set up a phone or Zoom meeting @ ehamilt@calstatela.edu

For more information & FAQs

Please see our website at

https://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ccoe/programs/clear-teacher-credential

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