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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Contact:</b> Sonia Kao</div>
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   <strong>​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹</strong>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹Program Det​ails​<br></h2>​ 
<p>This innovative, internship-based program, launched in Fall 2024, is designed to empower teachers with the skills to deliver high-quality, engaging content to all learners, grades K-8.&#160;With a supportive team approach, our program balances theoretical knowledge with practical application, making it perfect for working professionals.</p> ​â¶Ä‹ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">​â¶Ä‹Program Highlights​â¶Ä‹<br></h2><ul><li>​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​This is a</span><strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;"> two-year internship-based program</strong><span style="font-size&#58;1rem;"> offering </span>
      <strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;">coursework&#160;</strong><strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;">100% online</strong><span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">. Eligible candidates work as 
         <strong>paid interns</strong>​ in their second year.</span></li><li>Cohorts begin each semester in 
      <strong>Spring</strong>, 
      <strong>Summer</strong> or 
      <strong>Fall.</strong></li><li>First year focuses on coursework; second year, on&#160;coursework and internship.<br></li><li>Interns are assigned a mentor at their school site and a school district support provider.</li><li>Completion of the program results in a recommendation for a ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Preliminary Teaching Credential​<br></li></ul><h2>Cohorts &amp;&#160;Schedule​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></h2><p style="font-size&#58;1.1rem;margin-top&#58;0px;margin-bottom&#58;0px;">​ 
   <strong>SPRING 2026 COHORT&#58;</strong><br></p><ul><li>Priority application&#160;deadline&#58;&#160;<strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025</span>​</strong>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Final deadline to apply&#58; 
      <strong>December 2, 2025</strong><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Orientation&#58;<strong>&#160;December 13​â¶Ä‹, 2025​</strong>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Priority ​deadline to apply for the 
      <em><a href="/epp/ecwp/Pages/Classified-Grant-Program.aspx" target="_blank">$4,000 scholarship</a>​</em>&#58; 
      <strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">December 12, 2025</span></strong>. ​â¶Ä‹Apply by this date to ensure the funds are allocated to your Spring semester classes.<br><em>*​Available to eligible students who are awarded the scholarship​.</em><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​Classes officially start&#58; 
      <strong>January 6​, 2025​</strong><br></li></ul> ​â¶Ä‹ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">Tuition and Fees​<br></h2><ul><li>Program cost&#58; 
      <strong>$17,000</strong> ($500 per unit; 34 units required)​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​â¶Ä‹Non-refundable application fee&#58;&#160;<strong>$75<br><br></strong></li></ul><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse1" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Required C​ou​r​sework​</a><br></h2></div></div>​â¶Ä‹ 
<div id="collapse1" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>​There are 
         <strong>three cohort entry points</strong> (Spring, Summer, and Fall)​&#160;into the program, each year.&#160;Each of them as a 
         <strong>specific course sequence</strong> ​recommended and linked to it. </p><p>​ 
         <strong>
            <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">​We want to emphasize the importance of taking your courses in the sequence designed by the program, because this sequence has been carefully developed to ensure your success and readiness as an educator.</span>​</strong>​<br></p><ul><li> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Multiple Subject​ - Course Sequence SUMMER 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Multiple Subject ​- Course Sequence SPRING 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Multiple Subject​ - Course Sequence FALL 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Multiple Subject​ - Course Sequence SUMMER 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​ 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Multiple Subject​ - Course Sequence SPRING​ 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li></ul></div></div>​ 
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         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse2" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">R​â¶Ä‹equired Fieldwork/Internship​</a></h2></div></div>​â¶Ä‹ 
<div id="collapse2" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>Internship with a school district is required during the second year of the program.​<br></p><p>​<strong>Internship Eligibility Requirements</strong>&#58; </p><ul><li> 
            <strong><a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx">Subject Matter Competency</a>​</strong>&#58; Met through degree, CSET subtests, or coursework.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Core Coursework</strong>&#58; Completion of TC 402, TC 404, TC 406, and TC 407.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification*</strong>&#58; Valid Infant, Child, and Adult CPR certification.<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>U.S. Constitution</strong>&#58; Verified via course or 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">exam</a> on transcripts.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong><a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">CTC Certificate of Clearance​</a></strong>&#58; Fingerprint clearance required by CTC.​ ​ </li></ul><p>An 
         <strong>Internship Eligibility Letter</strong> will be issued upon fulfilling all the above requirements, enabling candidates to apply for a teaching ​position.</p><p>Once you obtain a teaching position, you'll need&#58;</p><ul><li> 
            <strong>Verification of Employment (VOE)</strong>&#58; Signed letter from your school district confirming full-time teaching in the appropriate specialization classroom.</li></ul><p> We will then process and submit the candidate's paperwork to the 
         <a href="/depts/hr/Credential-Services/Pages/default.aspx">Credential Services Department</a> ​to facilitate the issuance of an 
         <strong>Intern Credential</strong>.<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;14px;">*<em>See CPR Certification Options&#160;​on the right side bar</em>​.<br></p>​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​</span></div></div><div class="panel panel-default">​ 
   <div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse3" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Who Are the Best Candidates for This Program?</a>​<br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse3" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li>Anyone holding a Bachelor's degree and&#160;​interested in becoming a ​teacher<br></li><li>Paraeducators</li><li>​Instructional assistants</li><li>Preschool teachers</li><li>Classified school employees</li></ul>​â¶Ä‹ </div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse4" aria-expanded="true">Why Choose Our Online Teaching Credential​ Program?</a><br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse4" class="panel-collapse collapse in" aria-expanded="true"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Designed for Working Pr​ofe​ssionals​&#58;</strong> Enjoy the flexibility of our 
            <strong>
               <em>online program</em></strong>, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit your busy schedule.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Established and Trusted Program&#58;</strong>  Join the hundreds of educators who have successfully earned their teaching credentials through our program.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Expert Faculty and Coaches&#58; </strong>​ Learn from experienced faculty, coaches, and mentors who are actively working in the field, bringing real-world expertise to your education.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
            <strong>Personalized Support&#58;</strong>  Receive dedicated guidance from academic advisors, faculty, coaches, mentors, and program coordinators — ensuring you have the tailored support you need every step of the way.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Affordable&#160;Tuition and ​Flexible Payment Options&#58;</strong>  Take advantage of a ​tuition that has been 
            <strong> 
               <em>recently reduced by $3,840</em></strong>​and customizable payment plans designed to fit your budget.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Funding Support&#58;</strong> ​Receive expert guidance on accessing grants, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities available to eligible students.<br></li><li> 
            <strong>Lifelong Connections&#58;</strong> ​Build lasting friendships and a strong professional network to support your career journey​.​<br></li></ul> ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​</span></div></div></div>
<div><b>Section Heading 1:</b> Application Process</div>
<div><b>Page Content 2:</b> <h2>Eligibility Requirements<br></h2><p>To become eligible for this program, you must have the following&#58;​<br></p><ul><li> 
      <strong>Bachelor’s degree</strong> or higher from a regionally accredited university (or certified US equivalency for foreign degrees)</li><li> 
      <strong>
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx" target="_blank">Subject Matter Competence​</a></strong> (pass CSET or demonstrate course equivalency)<br></li><li> 
      <strong>
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">US Constitution Exam</a></strong> passing score<br></li></ul>​ 
<p>*<em>Note&#58; As of June 29, 2024, Governor Newsom​&#160;signed Senate Bill 153, which includes a provision that allows a candidate’s bachelor's degree to meet the Basic Skills Requirements (BSR) for most credentials. This means that the CBEST is no longer required for our program.</em>​<br></p>
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<div><b>Page Content 3:</b> <h2>Applying for the Program</h2><p>Please check out all the 
   <strong>mandatory requirements</strong> for acceptance into the credentialing program and instructions on the application page.</p><p>Once you have the documents ready, please create an online profile on the application portal and complete the online application.</p> ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Ad​mission&#160;​decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses and  complete enrollment.</span><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;20px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;250px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Learn More &amp; Apply​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></div>
<div><b>Page Content 4:</b> <div style="background-color&#58;#f8f8f8;width&#58;100%;height&#58;100%;padding&#58;5px 15px;font-size&#58;16px;">​â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.4rem;line-height&#58;1.3;color&#58;#bc118e;">N​o​w Accepting Applicat​ions for the Spring&#160;2026&#160;Cohort​!​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p>​â¶Ä‹â€‹Priority Application Deadline&#58;<br><strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025​â¶Ä‹</span><br></strong></p><p>​â¶Ä‹â€‹Final Deadline to Apply&#58; ​<strong>December 2, 2025​</strong></p>  ​â¶Ä‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;0.5;">​READY TO APPLY?​â¶Ä‹*<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;14px;">
      <em>*Please read first the ​Application Process s​ection​.​</em></p>
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Application​</a> ​ ​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹JOIN A VIRTUAL ​INFORMATION ​SESSION​!<br> </p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Meetings occur 
      <strong>every Monday at 4&#58;00 PM </strong>Pacific Time on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.​<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Zoom info will be sent to you once you register.<br><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">R​egister Now​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">CONTACT US<br></p><p style="margin-bottom&#58;-1rem;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹For further information, please contact&#58;​ </p><blockquote style="margin&#58;0px 0px 0px 15px;border&#58;medium;padding&#58;0px;">​ 
      <div><p> 
            <strong>Leng Vang</strong>​</p></div><div><p>​Program Advisor<br></p></div><div><p> 
            <i class="fa fa-envelope-o fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;​â¶Ä‹<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/mailto&">±ô±¹²¹²Ô²µ°ª²õ³¦³¦´Ç±ð.´Ç°ù²µâ€‹</a> ​</p></div><div><p>​â¶Ä‹ 
            <i class="fa fa-calendar-check-o  fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;​â¶Ä‹<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">​Schedule a Zoom or an in-person ​â¶Ä‹meeting with Leng​</a><br></p>​ </div></blockquote><p>Or c​â¶Ä‹omplete an ​ 
      <strong>Inquiry Form</strong> and we will be in touch with you.<br></p> 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Inquiry Form​â¶Ä‹â€‹</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​S°ä±á°¿³¢´¡¸é³§±á±õ±Ê³§<br></p><p>Are you or have you ever been a classified school employee? You may qualify for a ​<span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;"><strong>$4000/year scholarship</strong></span> towards your preliminary credential.​â¶Ä‹<br></p>
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/ecwp/Pages/Classified-Grant-Program.aspx" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Find Out More​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​ 
   <br>​<span style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;">CTC RESOURCES</span>
   <ul style="list-style-type&#58;square;padding&#58;5px;"><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC)</a></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Become a C​â¶Ä‹â€‹alifornia Educator</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Foreign Transcript Evaluation​</a></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">District Intern Credential</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Certificate of Clearance</a><br></li></ul>​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">OTHER RESOURCES<br></p><ul style="list-style-type&#58;square;padding&#58;5px;"><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;"> 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">U.S.&#160;Constitution Exam​</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx" target="_blank">S​ubject Matter Competency​</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/depts/hr/Credential-Services/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">SCCOE Credential Services Department​</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">EDJOIN (Educational Job Site)</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Interview Tips</a>​<br></li></ul>​â¶Ä‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">CPR CERTIFICATION OPTIONS<br></p><ul style="list-style-type&#58;square;padding&#58;5px;"><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Red Cross</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">National CPR Foundation (online certification)​â¶Ä‹</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/%3Cli%20style=">​</a><a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">American Heart Association​</a></li></ul></div><br></div>
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   <em>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹Earn an Education Specialist Teaching Credential in 12 Months or Less!​</em></p><h2>​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹Program Overview​<br></h2>​â¶Ä‹<strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;">The Education Specialist Accelerated Pathway&#160;-&#160;​Early Childhood Special&#160;Education&#160;(ECSE)</strong><span style="font-size&#58;1rem;"> is designed for the </span>
<strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​&#160;experienced teacher</strong><span style="font-size&#58;1rem;"> with a </span>
<em style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential​&#160;</em><span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">seeking to add an </span>
<strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Early Childhood&#160;Education Specialist&#160;Credent</strong><strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;">ial</strong><span style="font-size&#58;1rem;"> to their educational portfolio. ​Teachers with special education credentials in other areas of specialization are welcome to apply as well. ​</span><br> This specialization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to 
<strong>children from birth through kindergarten</strong>, with a primary disability of&#58; 
<p></p><ul><li>Specific learning disabilities</li><li>Mild/moderate intellectual disability</li><li>Moderate/severe intellectual disability</li><li>Traumatic brain injury</li><li>Other health impairment</li><li>Autism spectrum disorder</li><li>Deafness-blindness</li><li>Serious emotional disturbance</li></ul>​â¶Ä‹ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">Program Highlights​<br></h2><ul><li>This 
      <strong> internship-based program</strong> offers 
      <strong>coursework&#160;</strong><strong>100% online</strong>.<br></li><li>​â¶Ä‹â€‹Cohorts begin each semester in 
      <strong>Spring</strong>, 
      <strong>Summer</strong> or 
      <strong>Fall.</strong></li><li>Interns are assigned a mentor at their school site and a school district support provider.</li><li>The ​program can be completed in less than 12 months and leads to a recommendation for a ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Preliminary Teaching Credential. ​<br></li></ul><h2>Cohorts &amp;&#160;Schedule​â¶Ä‹<br></h2> ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
<p style="font-size&#58;1.1rem;margin-top&#58;-1rem;margin-bottom&#58;0px;">​ SPRING 2026 COHORT!<br></p><ul><li>Priority Deadline to apply&#58; 
      <strong> 
         <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025​</span></strong></li><li>Final Deadline to apply&#58; 
      <strong>December 2, 2025​â¶Ä‹</strong></li><li>Orientation&#58;&#160;<strong>December 13, 2025​</strong></li><li>​ 
      <strong>
         <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;"></span></strong>​Classes officially start&#58; 
      <strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;">January 6, 2026​</strong></li></ul><div> 
   <b>
      <br></b></div>​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">Tuition and Fees​<br></h2><ul><li>Program c​ost&#58; 
      <strong>$10,000 - $11,000</strong>&#160;in most cases,​ depending on how many units you have to take. The price per unit is $500.​â¶Ä‹<br></li><li>​Non-refundable application fee&#58;&#160;<strong>$75<br><br></strong></li></ul><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse1" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Required C​oursework​</a><br></h2></div></div>​ 
<div id="collapse1" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>​The ​coursework provides a comprehensive foundation to prepare educators to work with children from birth to kindergarten, offering specialized instruction and support to meet developmental and learning needs in early childhood settings.</p><p>There are three cohort entry points&#160;(Spring, Summer, and Fall)&#160;​into the program, each year. Each of them has a 
         <strong>specific course sequence</strong> ​recommended and linked to it. </p><p>​ 
         <strong> 
            <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">​We want to emphasize the importance of taking your courses in the sequence designed by the program, because this sequence has been carefully developed to ensure your success and readiness as an educator.</span>​</strong>​<br></p><ul><li>
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE Accelerated Program​ - Course Sequence SUMMER 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE Accelerated Program​ - Course Sequence SPRING 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE Accelerated Program​ - Course Sequence FALL 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE Accelerated Program​â¶Ä‹ - Course Sequence SUMMER 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​ 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE Accelerated Program​ - Course Sequence SPRING​ 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li></ul>​ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​</span></div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse2" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">R​â¶Ä‹equired Fieldwork/Internship​</a></h2></div></div>​â¶Ä‹ 
<div id="collapse2" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>​Internship with a school district is required.<br></p><p>​<strong>Internship Eligibility Requirements</strong>&#58; </p><ul><li> 
            <span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​<b>Clear Credential&#160;</b></span></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Verification of Employment (VOE)</strong>&#58; Signed letter from your school district confirming full-time teaching in the appropriate specialization classroom.</li></ul><p>An 
         <strong>Internship Eligibility Letter</strong> will be issued upon meeting&#160;requirements.<br></p></div> ​ </div> ​ 
<div class="panel panel-default">​â¶Ä‹ 
   <div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse3" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Who Are the Best Candidates for This Program?</a>​<br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse3" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li>Any experienced teacher who already holds a 
            <strong>Clear Teaching Credential</strong> and&#160;wants&#160;to add an Extensive Mild to Moderate Support Needs (ESN) Special Education Credential to their portfolio.<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">​Teachers who hold a 
            <strong>Preliminary Teaching Credential</strong> and have 
            <strong>a​t least two years of exemplary teaching experience</strong>​ and want to add a Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) special education credential​.​</li></ul></div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse4" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Why Choose Our Online Teaching Credential Program?</a><br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse4" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Designed for the Working Pr​ofessional​&#58;</strong> Enjoy the flexibility of our ​<em><strong>online program</strong></em>, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit your busy schedule.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Established and Trusted Program&#58;</strong>  Join the hundreds of educators who have successfully earned their teaching credentials through our program.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Expert Faculty and Coaches&#58; </strong>  Learn from experienced faculty, coaches, and mentors who are actively working in the field, bringing real-world expertise to your education.</li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Flexible Payment Options&#58;</strong>  Take advantage of customizable payment plans designed to fit your budget.</li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Lifelong Connections&#58;</strong>  Build lasting friendships and a strong professional network to support your career journey​.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Accelerated Pathway&#58;</strong>&#160;Can be completed in less than 12 months.<br><br></li> ​â¶Ä‹</ul>​ </div></div>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹</div>
<div><b>Section Heading 1:</b> Application Process</div>
<div><b>Page Content 2:</b> <h2>Eligibility Requirements</h2><p>To be eligible for the Accelerated Pathway, the applicant must&#58;</p><ul><li> 
      <strong>Hold a Clear Teaching Credential</strong> ​or a 
      <strong>Preliminary Teaching Credential​ and at least two years of exemplary teaching experience</strong>​â¶Ä‹.​â¶Ä‹</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">Submit a verification of employment as the teacher on record in a Mild to Moderate Support Needs classroom.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">Submit a letter of recommendation</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">​Submit a letter of intent​<br></li></ul>​ 
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   <em> 
      <strong>Please keep in mind&#58;<br></strong> </em></p><ul> 
   <em>
      <li>If you enter the accelerated program with a clear credential, you will retain your clear credential.</li>
      <li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">If you enter with a preliminary credential and have two years of teaching experience, you will receive an additional preliminary credential.<br></li> </em></ul><br></div>
<div><b>Page Content 3:</b> <h2>Applying for the Program</h2><p>Please check out all the 
   <strong>mandatory requirements</strong> ​and instructions on the application page from the application portal.<br></p><p>Once you have the documents ready, please create an online profile, if you don't already have one,&#160;and complete the online application.<br></p> ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Ad​mission&#160;​decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses and  complete enrollment.</span><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;20px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;250px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Learn More &amp; Apply​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
​â¶Ä‹<br></div>
<div><b>Page Content 4:</b> <div style="background-color&#58;#f8f8f8;width&#58;100%;height&#58;1680px;padding&#58;5px 15px;font-size&#58;16px;">​â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.4rem;line-height&#58;1.3;color&#58;#bc118e;">N​â¶Ä‹o​w Accepting Applicat​ions​ for the Spring 2026 Cohort​!​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p>Priority ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application Deadline&#58;<br><strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025​â¶Ä‹â€‹</span><br></strong></p><p>Final ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application Deadline&#58; ​<strong>December 2, 2025</strong></p><p>
      <strong><br></strong></p><hr /><p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​READY TO APPLY?​â¶Ä‹<br><span style="font-size&#58;13px;"><em>*Please read first the ​&quot;Alication Process&quot; s​ection​.​</em></span>​â¶Ä‹<br></p>
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Application​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹<br><hr />​â¶Ä‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;margin-top&#58;-1.4rem;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹JOIN A VIRTUAL ​INFORMATION ​SESSION​!</p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Meetings occur every Monday at 4&#58;00 PM Pacific Time on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.​â¶Ä‹<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Zoom info will be sent to you once you register.<br></p>​ 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;0px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">R​egister Now​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹<br><hr />​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;margin-top&#58;-1.4rem;">CONTACT US<br></p><p>​â¶Ä‹â€‹For further information, please contact&#58;​ </p><blockquote style="margin&#58;0px 0px 0px 15px;border&#58;medium;padding&#58;0px;"><div><p>
            <strong>Lisa Willett</strong>​</p></div><div><p>​Program Advisor</p></div><div><p>
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   <strong>​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹</strong>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹Program​â¶Ä‹â€‹ Overview<br></h2>​ 
<p>​ 
   <strong>​The Preliminary Education Specialist&#160;Teaching&#160;Credential -&#160;</strong><strong>Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN)&#160;specialization </strong> prepares&#160;candidates to provide​ specially designed instruction, enabling stud​e​nts&#160;(TK-22) ​to access grade-level 
   <em>
      <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Conten​t Standards</a></em>​â¶Ä‹ in the 
   <em>Least Restrictive Environment</em>​. </p><p>This specialization&#160;is designed to support ​students&#160;with Mild to Moderate Support Needs ​related to one or more of the following disabilities&#58;​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><ul><li> ´¡³Ü³Ù¾±²õ³¾â€‹<br></li><li>Emotional disturbance</li><li>Intellectual disability<br></li><li>Multiple disabilities<br></li><li>Orthopedic impairment<br></li><li>Other health impairment​â¶Ä‹<br></li><li>Specific learning disability</li><li>Traumatic brain injury<br></li></ul>​ 
<p>The ​Education Specialist provide&#160;instruction and supports&#160;in one or more of the following domains&#58; </p><ul><li>Academics<br></li><li>Communication</li><li>Gross/fine motor</li><li>Social-Emotional</li><li>Behavioral</li><li>Learning environment access skills</li></ul>​â¶Ä‹<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">The supports may also include ​health, movement, and sensory support. MMSN&#160;practices may include&#160;a lower&#160;student-to-educator ratio.</span>​ ​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;1.5rem;">​Program Highlights​<br></h2><ul><li>This is a<strong> two-year internship-based program</strong> offering 
      <strong>coursework&#160;</strong><strong>100% online</strong>. Eligible candidates work as&#160;<strong>paid interns</strong>​ in their second year.<br></li><li>Cohorts begin each semester in 
      <strong>Spring</strong>, 
      <strong>Summer</strong> or 
      <strong>Fall.</strong></li><li>First year focuses on coursework; second year, on&#160;coursework and internship.</li><li>Interns are assigned a program coach and a school district support provider.</li><li>Completion of the program results in a recommendation for a ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Preliminary Teaching Credential​<br></li></ul><h2>Cohorts &amp;&#160;Schedule​â¶Ä‹<br></h2><p style="font-size&#58;1.1rem;">​ 
   <strong>SPRING 2026 COHORT&#58;</strong><br></p><ul><li>​â¶Ä‹Priority application&#160;deadline&#58;&#160;<strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025</span>​</strong>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Final deadline to apply&#58; 
      <strong>December 2, 2025</strong><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Orientation&#58;<strong>&#160;December 13​â¶Ä‹, 2025​</strong>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Priority ​deadline to apply for the 
      <em>
         <a href="/epp/ecwp/Pages/Classified-Grant-Program.aspx" target="_blank">$4,000 scholarship</a>​</em>&#58; 
      <strong>
         <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">December 12, 2025</span></strong>. ​â¶Ä‹Apply by this date to ensure the funds are allocated to your Spring semester classes.<br><em>*​Available to eligible students who are awarded the scholarship​.</em><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹Classes officially start&#58; 
      <strong>January 6​, 2025​</strong><br></li></ul> ​â¶Ä‹ ​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;0px;margin-bottom&#58;-1rem;">Tuition and Fees​<br></h2>​â¶Ä‹ 
<ul><li>Program cost&#58; 
      <strong>$17,000</strong> ($500 per unit; 34​ units required)​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹Non-refundable application fee&#58;&#160;<strong>$75<br><br></strong></li></ul>​ 
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         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse1" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed"> Required Coursework​</a>​â¶Ä‹ </h2></div></div><div id="collapse1" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body">​ 
      <p>The Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential&#160;- MMSN coursework consists of courses that equip educators to serve students ages TK-22 with learning disabilities, autism, and similar needs to access Grade-Level ¹ú²ú´«Ã½&#160;Content standards in the Least Restrictive Environment. </p><p>There are 
         <strong>three cohort entry points​&#160;</strong>(Spring, Summer, and Fall)​ into the program, each year. Each of them has a 
         <strong>specific course sequence</strong> ​recommended and linked to it. </p><p>​ 
         <strong> 
            <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">​We want to emphasize the importance of taking your courses in the sequence designed by the program, because this sequence has been carefully developed to ensure your success and readiness as an educator.</span>​</strong>​<br></p><ul><li>
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN - Course Sequence SUMMER 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN - Course Sequence SPRING 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN - Course Sequence FALL 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN - Course Sequence SUMMER 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​ 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN - Course Sequence SPRING​ 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li></ul>​â¶Ä‹<br></div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse2" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">R​â¶Ä‹equ​ired Fieldw​â¶Ä‹o​rk/Internship​</a><br></h2></div></div>​â¶Ä‹ 
<div id="collapse2" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>Internship with a school district is required during the second year of the program.​</p><p>​<strong>Internship Eligibility Requirements</strong>&#58; </p><ul><li> 
            <strong>
               <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx">Subject Matter Competency</a>​</strong>&#58; Met through degree, CSET subtests, or coursework.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Core Coursework</strong>&#58; Completion of TC 402, TC 404, TC 406, and TC 407.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification*</strong>&#58; Valid Infant, Child, and Adult CPR certification.<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>U.S. Constitution</strong>&#58; Verified via course or 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">exam</a> on transcripts.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>
               <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">CTC Certificate of Clearance​</a></strong>&#58; Fingerprint clearance required by CTC.​ ​ </li></ul><p>An 
         <strong>Internship Eligibility Letter</strong> will be issued upon fulfilling all the above requirements, enabling candidates to apply for a teaching ​position.</p><p>Once you obtain a teaching position, you'll need&#58;</p><ul><li> 
            <strong>Verification of Employment (VOE)</strong>&#58; Signed letter from your school district confirming full-time teaching in the appropriate specialization classroom.</li></ul><p> We will then process and submit the candidate's paperwork to the 
         <a href="/depts/hr/Credential-Services/Pages/default.aspx">Credential Services Department</a> ​to facilitate the issuance of an 
         <strong>Intern Credential</strong>.<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;14px;">*<em>See CPR Certification Options&#160;​on the right side bar</em>​.<br></p></div>​ </div> ​ 
<div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse3" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Who Are the Be​â¶Ä‹st Candidates for this Program?</a>​â¶Ä‹ </h2></div></div><div id="collapse3" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li>Paraeducators</li><li>​Instructional assistants</li><li>Preschool teachers</li><li>Classified school employees</li><li>Anyone holding a Bachelor's degree and&#160;​interested in becoming a special education ​teacher​<br></li></ul></div></div> ​ ​ 
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         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse4" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Why Choose Our Online Teaching Credential Program?</a><br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse4" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Designed for Working Pr​ofessionals​&#58;</strong> Enjoy the flexibility of our ​ 
            <strong>
               <em>online program</em></strong>, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit your busy schedule.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Established and Trusted Program&#58;</strong>  Join the hundreds of educators who have successfully earned their teaching credentials through our program.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Expert Faculty and Coaches&#58; </strong>​ Learn from experienced faculty, coaches, and mentors who are actively working in the field, bringing real-world expertise to your education.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
            <strong>Personalized Support&#58;</strong>  Receive dedicated guidance from academic advisors, faculty, coaches, mentors, and program coordinators — ensuring you have the tailored support you need every step of the way.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Affordable&#160;Tuition and ​Flexible Payment Options&#58;</strong>  Take advantage of a ​tuition that has been 
            <strong> 
               <em>recently reduced by $3,840</em></strong>​and customizable payment plans designed to fit your budget.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Funding Support&#58;</strong> ​Receive expert guidance on accessing grants, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities available to eligible students.<br></li><li>
            <strong>Lifelong Connections&#58;</strong> ​Build lasting friendships and a strong professional network to support your career journey​.​<br></li></ul> 
      <strong>
         <strong>​ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹</strong></strong></div></div></div>
<div><b>Section Heading 1:</b> Application Process</div>
<div><b>Page Content 2:</b> <h2>Eligibility Requirements<br></h2><p>To become eligible for this program, you must have the following&#58;​<br></p><ul><li>
      <strong>Bachelor’s degree</strong> or higher from a regionally accredited university (or certified US equivalency for foreign degrees)</li><li>
      <strong><a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx" target="_blank">Subject Matter Competency​â¶Ä‹</a></strong> (pass CSET or demonstrate course equivalency)<br></li><li>
      <strong><a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">US Constitution Exam</a></strong> passing score<br></li></ul>​ 
<p>*<em>Note&#58; As of June 29, 2024, Governor Newsom​&#160;signed Senate Bill 153, which includes a provision that allows a candidate’s bachelor's degree to meet the Basic Skills Requirements (BSR) for most credentials. This means that the CBEST is no longer required for our program.</em>​<br></p> 
​<br></div>
<div><b>Page Content 3:</b> <h2>Applying for the Program</h2><p>Please review all 
   <strong>mandatory requirements</strong> for acceptance into the credentialing program and follow the application inst​ructions available on the 
   <strong>Application Portal</strong>.​<br></p><p>Once you have the necessary&#160;documents ready, please create an online profile on the Application Portal,&#160;if you don’t already have​ ​one, and complete the&#160;<strong>​online application</strong>.<br></p><p>Ad​mission&#160;​decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses and  complete enrollment.</p> 
<a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;20px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;250px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Learn More &amp; Apply​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
<br>​<br>​<br></div>
<div><b>Page Content 4:</b> <div style="background-color&#58;#f8f8f8;width&#58;100%;height&#58;100%;padding&#58;5px 15px;font-size&#58;16px;">​â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.4rem;line-height&#58;1.3;color&#58;#bc118e;">N​â¶Ä‹o​w Accepting Applicat​ions​ for the Spring 2026 Cohort​!​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p>Priority ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application deadline&#58;<br><strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025​â¶Ä‹â€‹</span><br></strong></p><p>Final ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application deadline&#58;<br><strong>December 2, 2025​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></strong></p> ​â¶Ä‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​READY TO APPLY?​â¶Ä‹*<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;14px;">
      <em>*Please read first the ​Application Process s​ection​.​</em></p>
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Application​</a> ​ ​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹JOIN A VIRTUAL ​INFORMATION ​SESSION​!<br> </p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Meetings occur 
      <strong>every Monday at 4&#58;00 PM </strong>Pacific Time on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.​<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Zoom info will be sent to you once you register.<br><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">R​egister Now​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">CONTACT US<br></p><p style="margin-bottom&#58;-1rem;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹For further information, please contact&#58;​ </p><blockquote style="margin&#58;0px 0px 0px 15px;border&#58;medium;padding&#58;0px;">​ 
      <div><p> 
            <strong>Lisa Willett</strong>​</p></div><div><p>​Program Advisor<br></p></div><div><p> 
            <i class="fa fa-envelope-o fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160; 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/mailto&">±ô·É¾±±ô±ô±ð³Ù³Ù°ª²õ³¦³¦´Ç±ð.´Ç°ù²µâ€‹</a> ​</p></div><div><p>​â¶Ä‹ 
            <i class="fa fa-calendar-check-o  fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;​&#160;<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Schedule a Zoom or an in-person ​â¶Ä‹meeting with Lisa</a><br></p></div> ​<br></blockquote><p>Or c​â¶Ä‹omplete an ​ 
      <strong>Inquiry Form</strong> and we will be in touch with you.<br></p> 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Inquiry Form​â¶Ä‹â€‹</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​S°ä±á°¿³¢´¡¸é³§±á±õ±Ê³§<br></p><p>Are you or have you ever been a classified school employee? You may qualify for a ​<span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;"><strong>$4000/year scholarship</strong></span> towards your preliminary credential.​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹<br></p> 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/ecwp/Pages/Classified-Grant-Program.aspx" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Find Out More​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​ 
   <br>​<span style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;">CTC RESOURCES</span>
   <ul style="list-style-type&#58;square;padding&#58;5px;"><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC)</a></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Become a C​â¶Ä‹â€‹alifornia Educator</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Foreign Transcript Evaluation​</a></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">District Intern Credential</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Certificate of Clearance</a><br></li></ul>​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">OTHER RESOURCES<br></p><ul style="list-style-type&#58;square;padding&#58;5px;"><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;"> 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">U.S.&#160;Constitution Exam​</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx" target="_blank">S​ubject Matter Competency​</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/depts/hr/Credential-Services/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">SCCOE Credential Services Department​</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">EDJOIN (Educational Job Site)</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Interview Tips</a>​<br></li></ul>​â¶Ä‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">CPR CERTIFICATION OPTIONS<br></p><ul style="list-style-type&#58;square;padding&#58;5px;"><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Red Cross</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">National CPR Foundation (online certification)​â¶Ä‹</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/%3Cli%20style=">​</a><a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">American Heart Association​</a><br></li></ul></div>​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></div>
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<div><b>Page Content:</b> <p style="font-size&#58;1.3rem;">​â¶Ä‹<em>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹Earn an Education Specialist T​eaching Credential in 12 Months or Less!</em></p>​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹Program Overview​<br></h2><p>​<strong>The Education Specialist Accelerated Pathway&#160;-&#160;​Mild Moderate Support Needs (MMSN)</strong> is designed for the 
   <strong>​&#160;​experienced teacher</strong> with a 
   <em>Multiple Subject or ​Single Subject Credential</em>​ seeking to add a 
   <strong>Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Education Specialist&#160;Credential</strong> to their educational portfolio.  Teachers with special education credentials in other areas of specialization are welcome to apply as well. ​<br></p><p>The pathway&#160;prepares candidates to provide specially designed instruction that enable stude​nts ages TK-22 ​to access grade-level 
   <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Conten​t Standards</a>​â¶Ä‹ in the 
   <em>Least Restrictive Environment</em>​. Our program is built around a framework of 
   <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">High Leverage Practices (HLP)​</a> in Special Education and for Inclusive Classrooms.<br><br>This specialization authorizes the holder to conduct educational assessments related to students’ access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional goals,&#160;as well as​ to&#160;provide instruction, and special education support to students with mild to moderate support needs related to one or more of the following disabilities&#58;<br></p><ul><li>​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​A³Ü³Ù¾±²õ³¾</span></li><li>Emotional disturbance<br></li><li>Intellectual disability<br></li><li>Multiple disabilities<br></li><li>Orthopedic impairment<br></li><li>Other health impairment​<br></li><li>Specific learning disability</li><li>Traumatic brain injury<br></li></ul><p>Education specialists provide&#160;instruction and support&#160;in one or more of the following domains&#58; 
   <em>academics, communication, gross/fine motor, social-emotional, behavioral, vocational, and learning environment access skills.</em></p>
<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Additionally,&#160;supports may extend to&#160;health, movement, and sensory support. MMSN&#160;practices may include&#160;a lower&#160;student-to-educator ratio.</span>​ ​ 
<h2>Program Highlights​<br></h2><ul><li>This 
      <strong> internship-based program</strong> offers 
      <strong>coursework&#160;</strong><strong>100% online</strong>.</li><li>Cohorts begin each semester in 
      <strong>Spring</strong>, 
      <strong>Summer</strong> or 
      <strong>Fall.</strong></li><li>Interns are assigned a mentor at their school site and a school district support provider.</li><li>The ​program can be completed in less than 12 months.<br></li></ul><h2>Cohorts &amp;&#160;Schedule​â¶Ä‹<br></h2> ​ 
<p style="font-size&#58;1.1rem;margin-top&#58;-1rem;margin-bottom&#58;0px;">​ SPRING 2026 COHORT!<br></p><ul><li>Priority application deadline&#58;&#160;<strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025​</span></strong></li><li>Final deadline to apply&#58; 
      <strong>December 2, 2025​â¶Ä‹</strong></li><li>Orientation&#58;&#160;<strong>December 13​, 2025​</strong></li><li>​ 
      <strong> 
         <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;"></span></strong>​Classes officially start&#58; 
      <strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;">January 6, 2026​</strong></li></ul><div>
   <b><br></b></div><h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">Tuition and Fees​<br></h2><ul><li>Program c​ost&#58; 
      <strong>$10,000 - $11,000</strong>&#160;in most cases,​ depending on how many units you have to take. The price per unit is $500.​â¶Ä‹<br></li><li>​Non-refundable application fee&#58;&#160;<strong>$75<br><br></strong></li></ul><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse1" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Required C​ourse​work​</a><br></h2></div></div>​ 
<div id="collapse1" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>The Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential&#160;- MMSN coursework consists of courses that equip educators to serve students ages TK-22 with learning disabilities, autism, and similar needs to access grade-level 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Content Standards​</a> in the Least Restrictive Environment. </p><p>There are 
         <strong>three cohort entry points</strong> (Spring, Summer, and Fall) into the program, each year. Each of them has a 
         <strong>specific course sequence</strong> ​recommended and linked to it. </p><p>​ 
         <strong> 
            <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">​We want to emphasize the importance of taking your courses in the sequence designed by the program, because this sequence has been carefully developed to ensure your success and readiness as an educator.</span>​</strong>​<br></p><ul><li> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN ​Accelerated Pathway - Course Sequence SUMMER 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN Accelerated Pathway​ - Course Sequence SPRING 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN ​Accelerated Pathway - Course Sequence FALL 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN ​Accelerated Pathway - Course Sequence SUMMER 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​ 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">MMSN ​Accelerated Pathway ​- Course Sequence SPRING​ 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li></ul>​ ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​</span></div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse2" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">R​â¶Ä‹equired Fieldwork/Internship​</a></h2></div></div>​â¶Ä‹ 
<div id="collapse2" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>​Internship with a school district is required.<br></p><p>​<strong>Internship Eligibility Requirements</strong>&#58; </p><ul><li> 
            <span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​<b>Clear Credential&#160;</b></span></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Verification of Employment (VOE)</strong>&#58; Signed letter from your school district confirming full-time teaching in the appropriate specialization classroom.</li></ul><p>An 
         <strong>Internship Eligibility Letter</strong> will be issued upon meeting&#160;requirements.<br></p></div> ​ </div> ​ 
<div class="panel panel-default">​ 
   <div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse3" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Who Are the Best Candidates for This Program?</a>​<br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse3" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li>Any experienced teacher who already holds a 
            <strong>Clear Teaching Credential</strong> and&#160;wants&#160;to add a Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) special education credential to their portfolio.<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">​Teachers who hold&#160;a 
            <strong>P</strong><strong>reliminary Teaching Credential</strong><em> </em>and have 
            <strong>a​t least two years of exemplary teaching experience</strong> and want to add&#160;a Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) special education credential​.​<br></li></ul>​â¶Ä‹<br></div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse4" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Why Choose Our On​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹line Teaching Credential Program?</a><br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse4" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Designed for the Working Pr​ofessional​&#58;</strong> Enjoy the flexibility of our ​<em><strong>online program</strong></em>, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit your busy schedule.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Established and Trusted Program&#58;</strong>  Join the hundreds of educators who have successfully earned their teaching credentials through our program.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Expert Faculty and Coaches&#58; </strong>  Learn from experienced faculty, coaches, and mentors who are actively working in the field, bringing real-world expertise to your education.</li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Flexible Payment Options&#58;</strong>  Take advantage of customizable payment plans designed to fit your budget​.</li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Lifelong Connections&#58;</strong>  Build lasting friendships and a strong professional network to support your career journey​.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Accelerated Pathway&#58;</strong>&#160;Can be completed in less than 12 months.<br></li></ul></div>​ </div></div>
<div><b>Section Heading 1:</b> Application Process</div>
<div><b>Page Content 2:</b> <h2>Eligibility Requirements</h2><p>To be eligible for the Accelerated Pathway, the applicant must&#58;</p><ul><li> 
      <strong>Hold a Clear Teaching Credential</strong> ​or a 
      <strong>Preliminary Teaching Credential​ and at least two years of exemplary teaching experience</strong>​â¶Ä‹.​â¶Ä‹</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">Submit a verification of employment as the teacher on record in a Mild to Moderate Support Needs classroom.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">Submit a letter of recommendation</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">​Submit a letter of intent​<br></li></ul>​ 
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   <em> 
      <strong>Please keep in mind&#58;<br></strong> </em></p><ul> 
   <em>
      <li>If you enter the accelerated program with a clear credential, you will retain your clear credential.</li>
      <li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">If you enter with a preliminary credential and have two years of teaching experience, you will receive an additional preliminary credential.<br></li> </em></ul> ​â¶Ä‹<br></div>
<div><b>Page Content 3:</b> <h2>Applying for the Program</h2><p>Please check out all the 
   <strong>mandatory requirements</strong> and instructions on the application page from the application portal.<br></p><p>Once you have the documents ready, please create an online profile, if you don't already have one,&#160;and complete the online application.<br></p> ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Ad​mission&#160;​decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses and  complete enrollment.</span><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;20px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;250px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Learn More &amp; Apply​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
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<div><b>Page Content 4:</b> <div style="background-color&#58;#f8f8f8;width&#58;100%;height&#58;1990px;padding&#58;5px 15px;font-size&#58;16px;">​â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.4rem;line-height&#58;1.3;color&#58;#bc118e;">N​â¶Ä‹o​w Accepting Applicat​ions​ for the Spring 2026 Cohort​!​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p>Priority ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application Deadline&#58;<br><strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025​â¶Ä‹â€‹</span><br></strong></p><p>Final ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application Deadline&#58; ​<strong>December 2, 2025</strong></p><p> 
      <strong>
         <br></strong></p><hr /><p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​READY TO APPLY?​â¶Ä‹<br><span style="font-size&#58;13px;"><em>*Please read first the ​&quot;Application Process&quot; s​ection​.​</em></span>​â¶Ä‹<br></p> 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Application​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹<br><hr />​â¶Ä‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;margin-top&#58;-1.4rem;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹JOIN A VIRTUAL ​INFORMATION ​SESSION​!</p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Meetings occur every Monday at 4&#58;00 PM Pacific Time on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.​â¶Ä‹<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Zoom info will be sent to you once you register.<br></p>​ 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;0px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">R​egister Now​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹<br><hr />​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;margin-top&#58;-1.4rem;">CONTACT US<br></p><p>​â¶Ä‹â€‹For further information, please contact&#58;​ </p><blockquote style="margin&#58;0px 0px 0px 15px;border&#58;medium;padding&#58;0px;"><div><p> 
            <strong>Lisa Willett</strong>​</p></div><div><p>​Program Advisor</p></div><div><p> 
            <i class="fa fa-envelope-o fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;​â¶Ä‹â€‹<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/mailto&">±ô·É¾±±ô±ô±ð³Ù³Ù°ª²õ³¦³¦´Ç±ð.´Ç°ù²µâ€‹</a>​ ​ </p></div><div><p>​ 
            <i class="fa fa-calendar-check-o  fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Schedule a Zoom or an in-person ​â¶Ä‹meeting with Lisa</a><br></p></div> ​<br></blockquote><p>Or c​â¶Ä‹omplete an ​ 
      <strong>Inquiry Form</strong> and we will be in touch with you.<br></p> 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Inquiry Form​â¶Ä‹â€‹</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​ </div></div>
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<div><b>Page Content:</b> ​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
<h2 style="margin&#58;-1rem 0px;">​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹Program​â¶Ä‹â€‹ Overview<br></h2>​ 
<p>​ 
   <strong>The Prelim​inary Education Specialist Instruction Credential -&#160;</strong><strong>Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)&#160;specialization </strong> authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to 
   <strong>children from </strong>
   <strong>birth through kindergarten</strong>, with a primary disability of&#58; </p><ul><li>Specific learning disabilities</li><li>Mild/moderate intellectual disability<br></li><li>Moderate/severe intellectual disability<br></li><li>Traumatic brain injury<br></li><li>Other health impairment</li><li>Autism spectrum disorder</li><li>Deafness-blindness</li><li>Serious emotional disturbance</li></ul><h2>Program Highlights<br></h2><ul><li>This is a<strong> two-year internship-based program</strong> offering 
      <strong>coursework&#160;</strong><strong>100% online</strong>. Eligible candidates work as 
      <strong>paid&#160;interns</strong> in their second year.</li><li>Cohorts begin each semester in 
      <strong>Spring</strong>, 
      <strong>Summer</strong> or 
      <strong>Fall.</strong></li><li>First year focuses on coursework; second year, on&#160;coursework and internship.</li><li>Interns are assigned a mentor at their school site and a school district support provider.</li><li>The ​â¶Ä‹program can be completed in two​ years and leads to recommendation for a ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Preliminary Teaching Credential.<br></li></ul><h2>Cohorts &amp;&#160;Schedule​â¶Ä‹<br></h2><p style="font-size&#58;1.1rem;">​ 
   <strong>SPRING 2026 COHORT&#58;</strong><br></p><ul><li>​â¶Ä‹Priority application&#160;deadline&#58;&#160;<strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025</span>​</strong>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Final deadline to apply&#58; 
      <strong>December 2, 2025</strong><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Orientation&#58;<strong>&#160;December 13​â¶Ä‹, 2025​</strong>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Priority ​deadline to apply for the 
      <em> 
         <a href="/epp/ecwp/Pages/Classified-Grant-Program.aspx" target="_blank">$4,000 scholarship</a>​</em>&#58; 
      <strong> 
         <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">December 12, 2025</span></strong>. ​â¶Ä‹Apply by this date to ensure the funds are allocated to your Spring semester classes.<br><em>*​Available to eligible students who are awarded the scholarship​.</em><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹Classes officially start&#58; 
      <strong>January 6​, 2025​</strong><br></li></ul> ​â¶Ä‹ ​ ​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">Tuition and Fees​<br></h2><ul><li>Program cost&#58; 
      <strong>$17,000</strong> ($500 per unit; 34​ units required)​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​â¶Ä‹Non-refundable application fee&#58;&#160;<strong>$75<br><br></strong></li></ul><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse1" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Required C​oursework​</a><br></h2></div></div>​ 
<div id="collapse1" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>​The Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential&#160;- ECSE coursework provides a comprehensive foundation to prepare educators to work with children from birth to kindergarten, offering specialized instruction and support to meet developmental and learning needs in early childhood settings </p><p>There are 
         <strong>three cohort entry points</strong>&#160;(Spring, Summer, and Fall)​ into the program, each year.&#160;Each of them has a 
         <strong>specific course sequence</strong> ​recommended and linked to it. </p><p>​<strong>​<span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">​We want to emphasize the importance of taking your courses in the sequence designed by the program, because this sequence has been carefully developed to ensure your success and readiness as an educator.</span>​</strong>​<br></p><ul><li>
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE​ - Course Sequence SUMMER 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE​ - Course Sequence SPRING 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE​ - Course Sequence FALL 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE​â¶Ä‹ - Course Sequence SUMMER 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​ 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ECSE​ - Course Sequence SPRING​ 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li></ul>​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​ ​</span></div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse2" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">R​â¶Ä‹equired Fieldwork/Internship​</a><br></h2></div></div>​â¶Ä‹ 
<div id="collapse2" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>Internship with a school district is required during the second year of the program.​</p><p>​<strong>Internship Eligibility Requirements</strong>&#58; </p><ul><li>
            <strong> 
               <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx">Subject Matter Competency</a>​</strong>&#58; Met through degree, CSET subtests, or coursework.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Core Coursework</strong>&#58; Completion of TC 402, TC 404, TC 406, and TC 407.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification*</strong>&#58; Valid Infant, Child, and Adult CPR certification.<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">
            <strong>U.S. Constitution</strong>&#58; Verified via course or 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">exam</a> on transcripts.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">
            <strong> 
               <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">CTC Certificate of Clearance​</a></strong>&#58; Fingerprint clearance required by CTC.​ ​ </li></ul><p>An 
         <strong>Internship Eligibility Letter</strong> will be issued upon fulfilling all the above requirements, enabling candidates to apply for a teaching ​position.</p><p>Once you obtain a teaching position, you'll need&#58;</p><ul><li>
            <strong>Verification of Employment (VOE)</strong>&#58; Signed letter from your school district confirming full-time teaching in the appropriate specialization classroom.</li></ul><p> We will then process and submit the candidate's paperwork to the 
         <a href="/depts/hr/Credential-Services/Pages/default.aspx">Credential Services Department</a> ​to facilitate the issuance of an 
         <strong>Intern Credential</strong>.<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;14px;">*<em>See CPR Certification Options&#160;​on the right side bar</em>​.<br></p>​ </div> ​ </div> ​ 
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   <div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse3" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Who Are the Best Candidates for This Program?</a>​<br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse3" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li>Paraeducators</li><li>​Instructional assistants</li><li>Preschool teachers</li><li>Classified school employees</li><li>​Anyone holding a Bachelor's degree and&#160;​interested in becoming an early childhood ​special education ​teacher<br></li></ul>​ </div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse4" aria-expanded="true">Why Choose Our Online Teaching<br>​Credent​ial Program?</a><br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse4" class="panel-collapse collapse in" aria-expanded="true"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Designed for Working Pr​ofessionals​&#58;</strong> Enjoy the flexibility of our 
            <strong><em>online program</em></strong>, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit your busy schedule.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Established and Trusted Program&#58;</strong>  Join the hundreds of educators who have successfully earned their teaching credentials through our program.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Expert Faculty and Coaches&#58; </strong>​ Learn from experienced faculty, coaches, and mentors who are actively working in the field, bringing real-world expertise to your education.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
            <strong>Personalized Support&#58;</strong>  Receive dedicated guidance from academic advisors, faculty, coaches, mentors, and program coordinators — ensuring you have the tailored support you need every step of the way.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Affordable&#160;Tuition and ​Flexible Payment Options&#58;</strong> Take advantage of a ​tuition that has been 
            <strong> 
               <em>recently reduced by $3,840</em></strong>​ and customizable payment plans designed to fit your budget.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Funding Support&#58;</strong> ​Receive expert guidance on accessing grants, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities available to eligible students.<br></li><li>
            <strong>Lifelong Connections&#58;</strong> ​Build lasting friendships and a strong professional network to support your career journey​.​<br></li></ul></div></div> ​<br></div>
<div><b>Section Heading 1:</b> Application Process</div>
<div><b>Page Content 2:</b> <h2>Eligibility Requirements<br></h2><p>To become eligible for this program, you must have the following&#58;​<br></p><ul><li><strong>B/A or B/S ​Official Transcript</strong> (or certified US equivalency for foreign degrees).<br></li>
   <li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
      <strong><a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">US Constitution</a></strong> course or exam. This<br>r​equirement will be evaluated through student transcripts. If this requirement needs to be met, applicants will be notified. 
      <br></li></ul>​ 
<p> 
   <br> 
</p></div>
<div><b>Page Content 3:</b> ​
<h2>​Applying for the Program</h2><p>Please review all 
   <strong>mandatory requirements</strong> for acceptance into the credentialing program and follow the application inst​ructions available on the 
   <strong>Application Portal</strong>.​<br></p><p>Once you have the necessary&#160;documents ready, please create an online profile on the Application Portal, if you&#160;don't already have one,&#160;and complete the  
   <strong>online application</strong>.</p> ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Ad​mission&#160;​decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses and  complete enrollment.</span><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;20px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;250px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Learn More &amp; Apply​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
<br>​<br> </div>
<div><b>Page Content 4:</b> <div style="background-color&#58;#f8f8f8;width&#58;100%;height&#58;100%;padding&#58;5px 15px;font-size&#58;16px;">​â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.4rem;line-height&#58;1.3;color&#58;#bc118e;">N​â¶Ä‹o​w Accepting Applicat​ions​ for the Spring 2026 Cohort​!​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p>Priority ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application deadline&#58;<br><strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">​November 25, 2025​â¶Ä‹â€‹</span><br></strong></p><p>Final ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application deadline&#58;<br><strong>December 2, 2025​<br></strong></p> ​â¶Ä‹ ​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;0.5;">​READY TO APPLY?​â¶Ä‹*<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;14px;">
      <em>*Please read first the ​Application Process s​ection​.​</em></p>
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Application​</a> ​ ​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹JOIN A VIRTUAL ​INFORMATION ​SESSION​!<br> </p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Meetings occur 
      <strong>every Monday at 4&#58;00 PM </strong>Pacific Time on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.​<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Zoom info will be sent to you once you register.<br><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">R​egister Now​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">CONTACT US<br></p><p style="margin-bottom&#58;-1rem;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹For further information, please contact&#58;​ </p><blockquote style="margin&#58;0px 0px 0px 15px;border&#58;medium;padding&#58;0px;">​ 
      <div><p> 
            <strong>Lisa Willett</strong>​</p></div><div><p>​Program Advisor<br></p></div><div><p> 
            <i class="fa fa-envelope-o fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160; 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/mailto&">±ô·É¾±±ô±ô±ð³Ù³Ù°ª²õ³¦³¦´Ç±ð.´Ç°ù²µâ€‹</a> ​</p></div><div><p>​â¶Ä‹ 
            <i class="fa fa-calendar-check-o  fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;​&#160;<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Schedule a Zoom or an in-person ​â¶Ä‹meeting with Lisa</a><br></p></div> ​<br></blockquote><p>Or c​â¶Ä‹omplete an ​ 
      <strong>Inquiry Form</strong> and we will be in touch with you.<br></p> 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Inquiry Form​â¶Ä‹â€‹</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​S°ä±á°¿³¢´¡¸é³§±á±õ±Ê³§<br></p><p>Are you or have you ever been a classified school employee? You may qualify for a ​<span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;"><strong>$4000/year scholarship</strong></span> towards your preliminary credential.​â¶Ä‹<br></p>
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/ecwp/Pages/Classified-Grant-Program.aspx" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Find Out More​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​ 
   <br>​<span style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;">CTC RESOURCES</span>
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         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC)</a></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Become a C​â¶Ä‹â€‹alifornia Educator</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Foreign Transcript Evaluation​</a></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">District Intern Credential</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Certificate of Clearance</a><br></li></ul>​ 
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         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">U.S.&#160;Constitution Exam​</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx" target="_blank">S​ubject Matter Competency​</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/depts/hr/Credential-Services/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">SCCOE Credential Services Department​</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">EDJOIN (Educational Job Site)</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
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         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">National CPR Foundation (online certification)​â¶Ä‹</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
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   <em>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹Earn an&#160;Education Specialist Teaching&#160;Credential in 12 Months or Less!</em></p><h2>​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹Program Overview​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></h2><p>​<strong>The Education Specialist Accelerated Pathway&#160;-&#160;​Extensive Support Needs (ESN)</strong> is designed for the 
   <strong>​&#160;experienced teacher</strong> with a 
   <em>Multiple Subject or ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Single Subject Credential </em>seeking to add an 
   <strong>Extensive Support Needs (ESN) Education Specialist&#160;Credent</strong><strong>ial</strong> to their educational portfolio. ​Teachers with special education credentials in other areas of specialization are welcome to apply as well. ​<br></p><p>This&#160;​â¶Ä‹specialization&#160;prepares candidates to provide specially designed instruction that enable students ​(TK​â¶Ä‹-22) to access grade-level 
   <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Conten​t Standards</a> in the 
   <em>Least Restrictive Environment</em>. ​â¶Ä‹ This support is specifically designed for students with ​Extensive Support Needs ​related to one or more of the following disabilities​â¶Ä‹&#58;<br></p><ul><li> 
      <span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Autism</span></li><li>Deafness/blindness</li><li>Emotional disturbance</li><li>I​â¶Ä‹nte​llectual disability</li><li>Multiple disabilities</li><li>Orthopedic impairment</li><li>Other health impairment</li><li>Specific learning disability</li><li>Traumatic brain injury</li></ul><p>Th​e education specialist provides intensive instruction and supports in two or more of the following domains&#58; 
   <em>academics, communication, gross/fine motor, social-emotional, behavioral, vocational,</em> and 
   <em>​&#160;adaptive/daily living skills</em>.</p><p>The supports also often include health, movement and sensory support. Extensive Support Needs practices may ​include lower student to educator ratio.</p>​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">Program Highlights​<br></h2><ul><li>This 
      <strong> internship-based program</strong> offers 
      <strong>coursework&#160;</strong><strong>100% online</strong>.<br></li><li>​â¶Ä‹â€‹Cohorts begin each semester in 
      <strong>Spring</strong>, 
      <strong>Summer</strong> or 
      <strong>Fall.</strong></li><li>Interns are assigned a mentor at their school site and a school district support provider.</li><li>The ​program can be completed in less than 12 months.<br></li></ul><h2 style="margin-bottom&#58;0px;">Cohorts &amp;&#160;Schedule​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></h2> ​ ​ 
<p style="font-size&#58;1.1rem;margin-top&#58;-1rem;margin-bottom&#58;0px;">​ SPRING 2026 COHORT!<br></p><ul><li>Priority application deadline&#58; 
      <strong>
         <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025​</span></strong></li><li>Final deadline to apply&#58; ​<strong>December 2, 2025​</strong></li><li>Orientation&#58;&#160;<strong>December 13​, 2025​</strong></li><li>​ 
      <strong> 
         <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;"></span></strong>​Classes officially start&#58; 
      <strong style="font-size&#58;1rem;">January 6, 2026​</strong></li></ul><div> 
   <b><br></b></div>​â¶Ä‹ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">Tuition and Fees​<br></h2><ul><li>Program c​ost&#58; 
      <strong>$10,000 - $11,000</strong>&#160;in most cases,​ depending on how many units you have to take. The price per unit is $500.​â¶Ä‹<br></li><li>​Non-refundable application fee&#58;&#160;<strong>$75<br><br></strong></li></ul><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse1" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Required ​C​ou​rsework​</a><br></h2></div></div>​ 
<div id="collapse1" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>The coursework consists of courses that prepare educators to serve students ages TK-22 with learning disabilities, autism, deaf-blind and similar needs to access grade level standards in the Least Restrictive Environment with a ​<strong>​focus on intensive intervention</strong>​. </p><p>There are <strong>three cohort entry points</strong>&#160;(Spring, Summer, and Fall)&#160; into the program, each year.&#160;Each of them has a 
         <strong>specific course sequence</strong> ​recommended and linked to it. </p><p>​ 
         <strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">​We want to emphasize the importance of taking your courses in the sequence designed by the program, because this sequence has been carefully developed to ensure your success and readiness as an educator.</span>​</strong>​<br></p><ul><li> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN Accelerated Pathway - Course Sequence SUMMER 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN Accelerated Pathway​ - Course Sequence SPRING 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN Accelerated Pathway - Course Sequence FALL 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN Accelerated Pathway - Course Sequence SUMMER 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​ 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN Accelerated Pathway - Course Sequence SPRING​ 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li></ul>​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​</span></div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse2" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">R​â¶Ä‹equired Fieldwork/Internship​</a></h2></div></div>​â¶Ä‹ 
<div id="collapse2" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>​Internship with a school district is required.<br></p><p>​<strong>Internship Eligibility Requirements</strong>&#58; </p><ul><li>
            <span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​<b>Clear Credential&#160;</b></span></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Verification of Employment (VOE)</strong>&#58; Signed letter from your school district confirming full-time teaching in the appropriate specialization classroom.</li></ul><p>An 
         <strong>Internship Eligibility Letter</strong> will be issued upon meeting&#160;requirements.<br></p></div> ​ </div> ​ 
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   <div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse3" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Who Are​ the Best Candidates for This Program?</a>​<br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse3" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li>Any experienced teacher who already holds a 
            <strong>Clear Teaching Credential</strong> and&#160;wants&#160;t​o add an Extensive Mild to Moderate Support Needs (ESN) Special Education Credential to their portfolio.<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">Teachers who hold&#160;a 
            <strong>P</strong><strong>reliminary Teaching Credential</strong><em> </em>and have 
            <strong>a​t least two years of exemplary teaching experience</strong> and want to add&#160;a Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) special education credential​.​<br></li></ul> 
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   </div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse4" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Why Choose Our Online Teaching Credential Program?</a><br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse4" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Designed for the Working Pr​ofessional​&#58;</strong> Enjoy the flexibility of our ​<em><strong>online program</strong></em>, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit your busy schedule.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Established and Trusted Program&#58;</strong>  Join the hundreds of educators who have successfully earned their teaching credentials through our program.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Expert Faculty and Coaches&#58; </strong>  Learn from experienced faculty, coaches, and mentors who are actively working in the field, bringing real-world expertise to your education.</li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Flexible Payment Options&#58;</strong>  Take advantage of customizable payment plans designed to fit your budget.</li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Lifelong Connections&#58;</strong>  Build lasting friendships and a strong professional network to support your career journey​.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Accelerated Pathway&#58;</strong>&#160;Can be completed in less than 12 months.<br></li></ul> ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹</span></div></div></div>
<div><b>Section Heading 1:</b> Application Process</div>
<div><b>Page Content 2:</b> ​<h2>Eligibility Requirements</h2><p>To be eligible for the Accelerated Pathway, the applicant must&#58;</p><ul><li> 
      <strong>Hold a Clear Teaching Credential</strong> ​or a 
      <strong>Preliminary Teaching Credential​ and at least two years of exemplary teaching experience</strong>​â¶Ä‹.​â¶Ä‹</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">Submit a verification of employment as the teacher on record in a Mild to Moderate Support Needs classroom.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">Submit a letter of recommendation</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">​Submit a letter of intent​<br></li></ul>​ 
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   <em> 
      <strong>Please keep in mind&#58;<br></strong> </em></p><ul> 
   <em>
      <li>If you enter the accelerated program with a clear credential, you will retain your clear credential.</li>
      <li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">If you enter with a preliminary credential and have two years of teaching experience, you will receive an additional preliminary credential.<br></li> </em></ul></div>
<div><b>Page Content 3:</b> <h2>Applying for the Program</h2><p>Please check out all the 
   <strong>mandatory requirements</strong> ​and instructions on the application page from the application portal.<br></p><p>Once you have the documents ready, please create an online profile, if you don't already have one,&#160;and complete the online application.<br></p> ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Ad​mission&#160;​decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses and  complete enrollment.</span><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;20px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;250px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Learn More &amp; Apply​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
​â¶Ä‹<br></div>
<div><b>Page Content 4:</b> <div style="background-color&#58;#f8f8f8;width&#58;100%;height&#58;1910px;padding&#58;5px 15px;font-size&#58;16px;">​â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.4rem;line-height&#58;1.3;color&#58;#bc118e;">N​â¶Ä‹o​w Accepting Applicat​ions​ for the Spring 2026 Cohort​!​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p>Priority ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application Deadline&#58;<br><strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025​â¶Ä‹â€‹</span><br></strong></p><p>Final ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application Deadline&#58; ​<strong>December 2, 2025</strong></p><p>
      <strong><br></strong></p><hr /><p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​READY TO APPLY?​â¶Ä‹<br><span style="font-size&#58;13px;"><em>*Please read first the ​&quot;Alication Process&quot; s​ection​.​</em></span>​â¶Ä‹<br></p>
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Application​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹<br><hr />​â¶Ä‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;margin-top&#58;-1.4rem;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹JOIN A VIRTUAL ​INFORMATION ​SESSION​!</p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Meetings occur every Monday at 4&#58;00 PM Pacific Time on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.​â¶Ä‹<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Zoom info will be sent to you once you register.<br></p>​ 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;0px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">R​egister Now​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹<br><hr />​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;margin-top&#58;-1.4rem;">CONTACT US<br></p><p>​â¶Ä‹â€‹For further information, please contact&#58;​ </p><blockquote style="margin&#58;0px 0px 0px 15px;border&#58;medium;padding&#58;0px;"><div><p>
            <strong>Lisa Willett</strong>​</p></div><div><p>​Program Advisor</p></div><div><p>
            <i class="fa fa-envelope-o fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;​â¶Ä‹â€‹<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/mailto&">±ô·É¾±±ô±ô±ð³Ù³Ù°ª²õ³¦³¦´Ç±ð.´Ç°ù²µâ€‹</a>​ ​ </p></div><div><p>​ 
            <i class="fa fa-calendar-check-o  fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Schedule a Zoom or an in-person ​â¶Ä‹meeting with Lisa</a><br></p></div> ​<br></blockquote><p>Or c​â¶Ä‹omplete an ​ 
      <strong>Inquiry Form</strong> and we will be in touch with you.<br></p>
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<div><b>Page Content:</b> <h2 style="margin-top&#58;1rem;margin-bottom&#58;-0.5rem;">​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹Program​â¶Ä‹â€‹ Overview<br></h2>​ 
<p>
   <strong>​The ​â¶Ä‹Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential - Extensive Support Needs (ESN)​ specialization</strong>​ prepares candidates to provide&#160;specially designed instruction that enable stude​nts ​(TK​â¶Ä‹-22) to access grade-level 
   <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Conten​t Standards</a> in the 
   <em>Least Restrictive Environment</em>. </p><p>This specialization&#160;is designed&#160;specifically for students  with ​Extensive Support Needs ​related to one or more of the following disabilities​â¶Ä‹&#58;</p><ul><li>Autism<br></li><li>Deaf​â¶Ä‹blind disability<br></li><li>Emotional disturbance</li><li>I​â¶Ä‹ntellectual disability</li><li>Multiple disabilities</li><li>Orthopedic impairment</li><li>Other health impairment<br></li><li>Specific learning disability</li><li>Traumatic brain injury</li></ul><p> 
   <em>Note&#58; Educa​tion Specialists with the ESN specialization&#160;cannot serve students with only hearing or visual impairments​.</em>​ ​<br></p><p>The education specialist provides intensive instruction and supports in two or more of the following domains&#58;&#160;<br></p><ul><li> ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">​A³¦²¹»å±ð³¾¾±³¦²õ</span></li><li>Communication</li><li>Gross/fine motor<br></li><li>Social-Emotional</li><li>Behavioral<br></li><li>Vocational<br></li><li>Adaptive/daily living skills.​<br></li></ul>​â¶Ä‹<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">The supports often include ​health, movement, and sensory support. ESN&#160;practices may include&#160;a lower&#160;student-to-educator ratio.</span>​ ​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;1.5rem;">​Program Highlights​<br></h2><ul><li>This is a<strong> two-year internship-based program</strong> offering 
      <strong>coursework&#160;</strong><strong>100% online</strong>. Eligible candidates work as&#160;<strong>paid interns</strong>​ in their second year.<br></li><li>Cohorts begin each semester in 
      <strong>Spring</strong>, 
      <strong>Summer</strong> or 
      <strong>Fall.</strong></li><li>First year focuses on coursework; second year, on&#160;coursework and internship.</li><li>Interns are assigned a program coach and a school district support provider.</li><li>Completion of the program results in a recommendation for a ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Preliminary Teaching Credential​<br></li></ul><h2>Cohorts &amp;&#160;Schedule​â¶Ä‹<br></h2><p style="font-size&#58;1.1rem;">​ 
   <strong>SPRING 2026 COHORT&#58;</strong><br></p><ul><li>​â¶Ä‹Priority application&#160;deadline&#58;&#160;<strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025</span>​</strong>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Final deadline to apply&#58; 
      <strong>December 2, 2025</strong><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Orientation&#58;<strong>&#160;December 13​â¶Ä‹, 2025​</strong>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Priority ​deadline to apply for the 
      <em> 
         <a href="/epp/ecwp/Pages/Classified-Grant-Program.aspx" target="_blank">$4,000 scholarship</a>​</em>&#58; 
      <strong> 
         <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">December 12, 2025</span></strong>. ​â¶Ä‹Apply by this date to ensure the funds are allocated to your Spring semester classes.<br><em>*​Available to eligible students who are awarded the scholarship​.</em><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹Classes officially start&#58; 
      <strong>January 6​, 2025​</strong><br></li></ul> ​â¶Ä‹ ​ ​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-0.5rem;">Tuition and Fees​<br></h2><ul><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">Program cost&#58; 
      <strong>$17,000</strong> ($500 per unit; 34 units required)​<br></li><li>​â¶Ä‹â€‹Non-refundable application fee&#58;&#160;<strong>$75<br><br></strong></li></ul><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse1" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Required C​ours​e​work​</a><br></h2></div></div>​ 
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   <div class="panel-body"><p>The Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential - ESN coursework consists of courses that prepare educators to serve students ages TK-22 with learning disabilities, autism, deaf-blind and similar needs to access grade level standards in the Least Restrictive Environment with a ​focus on intensive intervention​.​<br></p><p>There are 
         <strong>three </strong>
         <strong>cohort entry points</strong> (Spring, Summer, and Fall)​<strong>&#160;</strong>into the program, each year. Each of them has a 
         <strong>specific course sequence</strong> ​recommended and linked to it. </p><p>​ 
         <strong> 
            <span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">​We want to emphasize the importance of taking your courses in the sequence designed by the program, because this sequence has been carefully developed to ensure your success and readiness as an educator.</span>​</strong>​<br></p><ul><li> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN - Course Sequence SUMMER 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN - Course Sequence SPRING 2026 Cohort</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN - Course Sequence FALL 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;"> 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN - Course Sequence SUMMER 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;3px;">​ 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">ESN - Course Sequence SPRING​ 2025 Cohort&#160;(Updated)​</a><br></li></ul>​<br></div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title"> 
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse2" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">R​â¶Ä‹equ​ired Field​w​â¶Ä‹ork/Internship​</a><br></h2></div></div>​â¶Ä‹ 
<div id="collapse2" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><p>Internship with a school district is required during the second year of the program.​</p><p>​<strong>Internship Eligibility Requirements</strong>&#58; </p><ul><li>
            <strong> 
               <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx">Subject Matter Competency</a>​</strong>&#58; Met through degree, CSET subtests, or coursework.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Core Coursework</strong>&#58; Completion of TC 402, TC 404, TC 406, and TC 407.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">
            <strong>Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification*</strong>&#58; Valid Infant, Child, and Adult CPR certification.<br></li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">
            <strong>U.S. Constitution</strong>&#58; Verified via course or 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">exam</a> on transcripts.</li><li style="margin-top&#58;6px;">
            <strong> 
               <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&">CTC Certificate of Clearance​</a></strong>&#58; Fingerprint clearance required by CTC.​ ​ </li></ul><p>An 
         <strong>Internship Eligibility Letter</strong> will be issued upon fulfilling all the above requirements, enabling candidates to apply for a teaching ​position.</p><p>Once you obtain a teaching position, you'll need&#58;</p><ul><li>
            <strong>Verification of Employment (VOE)</strong>&#58; Signed letter from your school district confirming full-time teaching in the appropriate specialization classroom.</li></ul><p> We will then process and submit the candidate's paperwork to the 
         <a href="/depts/hr/Credential-Services/Pages/default.aspx">Credential Services Department</a> ​to facilitate the issuance of an 
         <strong>Intern Credential</strong>.<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;14px;">*<em>See CPR Certification Options&#160;​on the right side bar</em>​.<br></p></div> ​ </div>​ 
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   <div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse3" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed"> Who Are the Best Candidates for this Program?​</a>​<br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse3" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;">​ 
   <div class="panel-body"><ul><li>Paraeducators</li><li>​Instructional assistants</li><li>Preschool teachers</li><li>Classified school employees</li><li>Anyone holding a Bachelor's degree and&#160;​interested in becoming a special education ​teacher<br></li></ul>​ </div></div><div class="panel panel-default"><div class="panel-heading"><h2 class="panel-title">
         <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse4" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed">Why Choose Our Online Teaching Credential Program?</a><br></h2></div></div><div id="collapse4" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="false" style="height&#58;0px;"><div class="panel-body"><ul><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹ 
            <strong>Designed for Working Pr​ofessionals​&#58;</strong> Enjoy the flexibility of our 
            <strong>
               <em>online program</em></strong>, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit your busy schedule.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Established and Trusted Program&#58;</strong>  Join the hundreds of educators who have successfully earned their teaching credentials through our program.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Expert Faculty and Coaches&#58; </strong>​ Learn from experienced faculty, coaches, and mentors who are actively working in the field, bringing real-world expertise to your education.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
            <strong>Personalized Support&#58;</strong>  Receive dedicated guidance from academic advisors, faculty, coaches, mentors, and program coordinators — ensuring you have the tailored support you need every step of the way.<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Affordable&#160;Tuition and ​Flexible Payment Options&#58;</strong>  Take advantage of a ​tuition that has been 
            <strong><em>recently reduced by $3,840</em></strong>​â¶Ä‹ and customizable payment plans designed to fit your budget.​<br></li><li style="margin-bottom&#58;6px;"> 
            <strong>Funding Support&#58;</strong> ​Receive expert guidance on accessing grants, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities available to eligible students.<br></li><li> 
            <strong>Lifelong Connections&#58;</strong> ​Build lasting friendships and a strong professional network to support your career journey​.​<br></li></ul>
      <strong> 
         <strong>​ ​</strong></strong></div></div>​â¶Ä‹ </div>
<div><b>Section Heading 1:</b> Application Process</div>
<div><b>Page Content 2:</b> <h2>Eligibility Requirements<br></h2><p>To become eligible for this program, you must have the following&#58;</p><ul><li> 
      <strong>Bachelor’s degree</strong> or higher from a regionally accredited university (or certified US equivalency for foreign degrees)</li><li> 
      <strong>
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx" target="_blank">Subject Matter Competence​</a></strong> (pass CSET or demonstrate course equivalency)<br></li><li> 
      <strong>
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">US Constitution Exam</a></strong> passing score<br></li></ul>​ 
<p>*<em>Note&#58; As of June 29, 2024, Governor Newsom​&#160;signed Senate Bill 153, which includes a provision that allows a candidate’s bachelor's degree to meet the Basic Skills Requirements (BSR) for most credentials. This means that the CBEST is no longer required for our program.</em>​<br></p>​<br></div>
<div><b>Page Content 3:</b> <h2>Applying for the Program</h2><p>Please review all 
   <strong>mandatory requirements</strong> for acceptance into the credentialing program and follow the application instructions available on the 
   <strong>Application Portal</strong>.​<br></p><p>Once you have the necessary&#160;documents ready, please create an online profile on the Application Portal, if you don't already have one,&#160;and complete the ​<strong>​online application</strong>.</p> ​<span style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Ad​mission&#160;​decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses and  complete enrollment.</span><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;20px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;250px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Learn More &amp; Apply​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
<br>​<br></div>
<div><b>Page Content 4:</b> <div style="background-color&#58;#f8f8f8;width&#58;100%;height&#58;100%;padding&#58;5px 15px;font-size&#58;16px;">​â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.4rem;line-height&#58;1.3;color&#58;#bc118e;">N​â¶Ä‹o​w Accepting Applicat​ions​ for the Spring 2026 Cohort​!​â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p>Priority ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application deadline&#58;<br><strong><span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;">November 25, 2025​â¶Ä‹â€‹</span><br></strong></p><p>Final ​â¶Ä‹â€‹Application deadline&#58;<br><strong>December 2, 2025​â¶Ä‹<br></strong></p> ​â¶Ä‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​READY TO APPLY?​â¶Ä‹*<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;14px;"> 
      <em>*Please read first the ​Application Process s​ection​.​</em></p> 
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Application​</a> ​ ​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹JOIN A VIRTUAL ​INFORMATION ​SESSION​!<br> </p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Meetings occur 
      <strong>every Monday at 4&#58;00 PM </strong>Pacific Time on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.​<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1rem;">Zoom info will be sent to you once you register.<br><a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">R​egister Now​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹<br></p><p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">CONTACT US<br></p><p style="margin-bottom&#58;-1rem;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹For further information, please contact&#58;​ </p><blockquote style="margin&#58;0px 0px 0px 15px;border&#58;medium;padding&#58;0px;">​ 
      <div><p>
            <strong>Lisa Willett</strong>​</p></div><div><p>​Program Advisor<br></p></div><div><p>
            <i class="fa fa-envelope-o fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160; 
            <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/mailto&">±ô·É¾±±ô±ô±ð³Ù³Ù°ª²õ³¦³¦´Ç±ð.´Ç°ù²µâ€‹</a> ​</p></div><div><p>​â¶Ä‹ 
            <i class="fa fa-calendar-check-o  fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;​&#160;<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Schedule a Zoom or an in-person ​â¶Ä‹meeting with Lisa</a><br></p></div> ​<br></blockquote><p>Or c​â¶Ä‹omplete an ​ 
      <strong>Inquiry Form</strong> and we will be in touch with you.<br></p>
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Complete Inquiry Form​â¶Ä‹â€‹</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">SCHOLARSHIPS<br></p><p>Are you or have you ever been a classified school employee? You may qualify for a ​<span style="background-color&#58;#f0ee99;"><strong>$4000/year scholarship</strong></span> towards your preliminary credential.​â¶Ä‹<br></p>
   <a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/ecwp/Pages/Classified-Grant-Program.aspx" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;15px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;225px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Find Out More​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ ​ 
   <br>​<span style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;">CTC RESOURCES</span> 
   <ul style="list-style-type&#58;square;padding&#58;5px;"><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC)</a></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Become a C​â¶Ä‹â€‹alifornia Educator</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Foreign Transcript Evaluation​</a></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">District Intern Credential</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Certificate of Clearance</a><br></li></ul>​ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">OTHER RESOURCES<br></p><ul style="list-style-type&#58;square;padding&#58;5px;"><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">U.S.&#160;Constitution Exam​</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/Subject-Matter-Requirement-CSET.aspx" target="_blank">S​ubject Matter Competency​</a><br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/depts/hr/Credential-Services/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">SCCOE Credential Services Department​</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">EDJOIN (Educational Job Site)</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Interview Tips</a>​<br></li></ul>​â¶Ä‹ 
   <p style="font-size&#58;1.2rem;line-height&#58;1.2;">CPR CERTIFICATION OPTIONS<br></p><ul style="list-style-type&#58;square;padding&#58;5px;"><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Red Cross</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">National CPR Foundation (online certification)​â¶Ä‹</a>​<br></li><li style="margin-left&#58;15px;">​ 
         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/Pages/%3Cli%20style=">​</a><a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">American Heart Association​</a></li></ul>​</div>​â¶Ä‹<br></div>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Contact:</b> Sonia Kao</div>
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<div><b>Page Content:</b> <p>​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹<img src="/epp/teaching-credentialing/PublishingImages/Pages/Education-Specialist-Preliminary-Teaching-Credential-ESN/Credentialing%20-%20Bridge%20Program.png" alt="Education Specialist Bridge Program Image Header" style="margin-bottom&#58;10px;width&#58;100%;height&#58;auto;" />​â¶Ä‹<br><br></p><h2 style="margin-top&#58;0px;">Program Description<br></h2><p>Educator Preparation Programs suppports Special Education teachers&#160;<strong>credentialed before 2021</strong>&#160;in meeting the new ¹ú²ú´«Ã½&#160;<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Commision on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)​</a> standards through our fully online<strong> Education Specialist Bridge Authorization Program.</strong></p><p> Conducted completely online, via an asynchronous model for maximum flexibility, this program helps educators transition from their existing special education credentials to the updated standards—enabling them to serve a broader range of student needs.</p><p> Educators who hold a full <strong>Clear Education Specialist Credential</strong> in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, or Early Childhood Special Education—including authorization for autism instruction or an equivalent—may apply for the program</p><hr /><h2 style="margin-top&#58;0px;">​Tuition and Other Costs​<br></h2><ul><li>Program Cost&#58; 
      <strong>$700</strong></li><li>Application fee&#58; 
      <strong>$75</strong></li></ul><hr /> ​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">Program Benefits<br></h2><ul><li>100% online and self-paced</li><li>Aligns with the ​new CTC requirements</li><li>Expands your credential to cover additional categories of disability</li></ul><hr />​ 
<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">Eligibility</h2><ul><li>A full Clear ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Education Specialist Credential (or equivalent) that includes autism preparation, in one of the following areas&#58;</li><ul><li>Mild/Moderate Disabilities</li><li>Moderate/Severe Disabilities</li><li>Early Childhood Special Education</li></ul><li>Access to students within the scope of your updated authorization</li></ul>​â¶Ä‹ 
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<h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">​Applying for the Program<br></h2><p>Please check out all the requirements for acceptance into the program and follow the application instructions&#160;available on the 
   <strong>Application Portal</strong>.<br></p><p>Once you have the documents ready, please create an online profile, if you don't alre​â¶Ä‹a​dy have one, ​and complete 
   <strong>the online application</strong>.</p><p>Ad​mission&#160;​decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance into the program, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses and complete enrollment.<a class="more-btn-arrow" href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank" style="display&#58;block;margin&#58;20px auto;border-radius&#58;2px;width&#58;250px;text-align&#58;center;font-size&#58;16px;">Learn More &amp; Apply​</a>​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹ </p><hr /><h2 style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;"> Contact Us<br></h2><p>Connect with your advisor for this program&#58;<br></p>​â¶Ä‹ 
<blockquote style="margin&#58;0px 0px 0px 40px;border&#58;none;padding&#58;0px;"><div><p style="margin-top&#58;-1rem;">​â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
         <strong>Nou Vang</strong>​<br></p></div><div><p>Program Advisor<br></p></div><div><p> 
         <i class="fa fa-envelope-o fa-lg"></i>&#160;​&#160;​&#160;<a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/mailto&">nvang@sccoe.org</a> ​â¶Ä‹<br></p></div><div><p>
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         <a href="/epp/teaching-credentialing/_layouts/15/https&" target="_blank">Schedule a Zoom or an in-person meeting with Nou</a></p></div></blockquote> ​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹ 
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