California teacher certification programs

These programs span across all credential areas and include subject matter programs, educator preparation programs and educator induction programs.

Prospective candidates may enroll in Commission-approved institutions that offer approved programs to earn a credential or authorization to serve in California's public schools. Go to the Glossary for more information about terms used on this page. Go to the How to Use Dashboards page for tips on how to search and view data on this page.

For educators prepared in California, completing a Commission-approved educator preparation program is required to earn a credential or authorization.

Subject matter programs do not lead to a credential but completion of such programs may be used to meet the subject matter competency requirement for a teaching credential. To view the number and list of currently offered educator or subject matter preparation programs, click the tabs below. Using the drop down menu below, select an institution to view its data dashboard.

Awards grants to school districts for the purpose of providing incentives to teachers who have attained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards NBPTS and agree to teach at a high-priority school for at least five years. Additionally, any teacher who initiates the process of pursuing a certification from NBPTS when teaching at a high-priority school is eligible to receive a subsidy to cover the costs of seeking certification.

This list is only used for the purpose of identifying schools with teachers eligible to receive The NBPTS certification incentives. If you don't see your school on the high-priority list but you believe it qualifies, please email NBCT cde. Application will be open until January 31, Please enable scripts and reload this page. Skip to main content. Publishing Top Two Column 2. Publishing Top Two Column 3. Publishing Top Two Column 4. Publishing Top Three Column 1.

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