CSU/CCC Partnerships for
Teacher Preparation
Better than a thousand days
of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.
--Japanese proverb
The Imperative
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California will need 195,000 new K-12 teachers by
2014
 Enrollments continue to grow
 Over 44% of teachers will be eligible to retire
within 10 years
 Growth in vocational education
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Severe shortages exist in math, science, special
education, vocational education and those prepared
to meet the needs of diverse populations
Did you know?
The majority of public school
teachers begin their education
at a community college.
Types of K-12 Teaching Credentials
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Multiple Subject
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Single subject
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For elementary school teachers
For middle school or high school teachers
Education Specialist
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For special education teachers
Requirements for all K-12 credentials
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Bachelor’s degree
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Complete a U.S. Constitution course
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Meet a Basic Skills Requirement
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Pass a subject matter test
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Professional preparation (credential program,
including student teaching)
Multiple Subject Credential
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Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies or other
multiple subject program such as SSU’s
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American Multicultural Studies (AMCS)
Chicano and Latino Studies (CALS)
Environmental Studies and Planning (ENSP)
Hutchins School of Liberal Studies
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Basic Skills: Pass the CBEST
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Subject matter exam: CSET Multiple Subjects
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Additional requirements:
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a reading instruction course
pass Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
a computer technology course
Single Subject Credential
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Basic Skills: CBEST
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Subject matter preparation
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Bachelor’s degree: state-approved program of study in the subject:
or
Subject matter exam: CSET Single Subject
Agriculture, Art, Business, English, Health, Home Economics,
Industrial and Technology Education, Languages Other Than
English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science
(Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, Physics), Social Science
Additional requirements:
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a developing English language skills course
a computer technology course
Education Specialist Credential
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Professional preparation: Education Specialist
Credential program in:
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mild/moderate or moderate/severe disabilities
deaf/hard-of-hearing
physical/health impairments
visual impairments
early childhood special education
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Basic Skills: CBEST
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Subject matter: CSET or complete approved subject
matter program
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Additional requirements:
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a developing English language skills course
pass the Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA)
Teaching Middle School
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Single subject credential, or
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Multiple subject credential, plus a
supplementary authorization in a
single subject
Other Routes to Credentials
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“Blended” or “Integrated” Teacher
Preparation Program:
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Combine subject matter preparation with teacher
preparation classes
Allows students to complete BA and credential
concurrently in a shorter timeframe
Ideal for “early deciders” who know they want to
teach as early as their freshman year
Most CSU campuses have integrated programs
for multiple subject; some have single subject or
special education
Tips for K-12 Teacher Prep
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Suggest taking CBEST as soon as possible after
completing quantitative reasoning (Math) and
English composition (English 1A)
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Tell students to get early field experience; available
through CSU or CCC internships
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Recommend students keep their syllabi and
assignments as many CSU’s require a portfolio
Teaching in CTE
(Career Technical Education)
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Middle/High Schools and Regional
Occupation Programs
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Earn a degree/credential in one of a
number of career/ technical education
programs
Use industry experience to obtain a
Designated Subjects Credential to teach
one specific vocational subject
Teaching in CTE
(Career Technical Education)
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Community Colleges
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Bachelor’s degree and two years of
industry experience or
Associate’s degree and six years of
industry experience or
Other equivalent experience where
allowed
Academic Teaching
in Community Colleges
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Master’s degree or higher in the subject or
designated related subjects
or
Documentation of “Equivalency” through
education and/or experience
Teaching in a University
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PhD in discipline subject for tenuretrack positions as assistant professor
or professor
Master’s degree for some temporary
“lecturer” positions
Financial Aid for Teachers
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There are resources available to help students pay
for teacher preparation
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APLE (Assumption Program of Loans in Education)
Pell Grants
Cal-Grant A & B with 5th-year benefits for teacher prep
CCC Transfer Entitlement Award
FFEL (Federal Family Education Loan) & Direct Loan
Troops to Teachers
Scholarships
There are additional benefits available after they
become a teacher
Information Resources
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Teach California
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EdJoin
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Teacher preparation Information
www.teachcalifornia.org
Job seeking assistance
www.edjoin.org
Transfer Center/Teacher Academy
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Bussman Hall (room 1434); 527-4874
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to
12 noon; Wednesday evening 5-7 p.m.
www.santarosa.edu/transfer
The Hutchins School of Liberal
Studies at Sonoma State University
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Teacher preparation for Multiple Subject
and Special Education
BA + 5th year credential
Blended BA and credential concurrently
Student-centered learning in small
classes
Self-contained Liberal Studies program
Goals of Teacher Preparation at SRJC
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Recruit diverse students into the field of
teaching
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Expand the number of successful transfers of
well-prepared students to university teacher
education programs
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Assist students in completing their degrees in
a timely manner
The Teacher Academy at SRJC
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Recruitment and outreach
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Counseling
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Articulated courses needed to prepare for
teaching at all levels
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Education classes through SSU
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Internships in public school settings
Preparing for Classroom Diversity
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“Issues in Diversity”
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Child 68 – a 3-unit SRJC course
Augmented by SRJC’s CI 55 for 50 hours of
classroom experience
“Teaching in a Changing World”
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Education 250 – a 3-unit SSU course
Students cross-enroll at SSU
CSU tuition waived
30 hours of classroom experience
Thank You
Donna Garbesi
Hutchins/School of Education
Sonoma State University
donna.garbesi@sonoma.edu
Roberta Delgado
Transfer Center Counselor/Director
Santa Rosa Junior College
rdelgado@santarosa.edu