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District Interns in the Education
Specialist for Moderate/Severe Disabilities Program
enroll in the Professional Development Plan leading to the Preliminary
California Credential and a Clear California Credential.
District Interns begin the Professional Development Plan with the pre-requisite 240 clock hours of pre-service training
provided before entering the classroom. CENTSE Education Specialists who are credentialed in a general education subject attend the pre-requisite 160 clock hours of pre-service training. Classes are held on Monday evenings and selected Saturdays.
District Interns in the regular Education Specialist
Program must attend an additional 120 clock hours of practicum
focusing on general education fieldwork conducted during the second
summer.
Completion requirements include passage
of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) by the
end of Level I program (two years) in order
to be recommended for the Preliminary California Credential. Completion
of the Level II program (one year) leads to the recommendation
of the Professional Clear California Credential.
The
District Intern Program is tuition-free for those who culminate,
are recomended for a credential, and serve within the District
for one additional year.
| Non-Credentialed
Teachers Program |
CENTSE Program (Credentialed
Teachers) |
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited
college or university w/official transcripts reflecting
a minimum 2.7 GPA
- CBEST
- CSET
in multiple subjects (CSET test results expire after 5 years)
- U.S. Constitution (via exam or coursework)
- Interview
- Letters of recommendation
- Authorization to work in U.S.
- Health and fingerprint clearance
- Selected for employment at a school
site
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- Preliminary or Clear Credential
- CBEST
- Subject matter competency in general
education subject via exam (MSAT, CSET - Multiple Subjects, Praxis, or SSAT) or coursework
- U.S. Constitution (via exam or coursework)
- Interview
- Letters of recommendation
- Authorization to work in U.S.
- Health and fingerprint clearance
- Selected for employment at a school
site
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Non-Credentialed Teachers
Program for Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
| Level One |
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Course Titles |
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Pre-Service Orientation: Foundations
for Special Education |
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Educational Foundations
and Individuals with Moderate / Severe Disabilities |
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Classroom Management: Methods of Behavior, Emotional, and Environmental Support |
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Assessment, the IEP and Instruction
Planning for Students with Moderate / Severe Disabilities |
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Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Moderate / Severe Disabilities |
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Collaboration, Communication Skills and Inclusive Practices for Special Education |
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Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English Language Development |
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Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Reading / Language Arts |
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Technology to Support Student Learning |
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Practice in Teaching (My Life as a Teacher) |
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Practice in Teaching Specific (Cultural Community Connection) |
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Portfolio Construction and Reflection: Level
I |
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Collaboration, Consultation and Co-Teaching in a General Education Setting |
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Methods of Developing Interpersonal and Social Action Skills |
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Curriculum and Methods of Teaching History / Social Science |
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Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Mathematics |
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Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Science |
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Reading Instruction for Students with Special Needs |
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Teaching Diversity in a Multicultural Setting |
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Practice in Teaching (My Life as a Teacher and IIP Introduction) |
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Completion of RICA required |
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Recommendation of
California Preliminary (Level I) Education Specialist Credential in MSD |
| Level Two |
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Course Titles |
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Advanced Seminar in Special
Education, Current / Emerging Research and Practice |
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Professional Development, Current / Emerging Research and Practice |
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Advanced Instruction in Life Skills, Leisure Skills and Self-Determination Instruction |
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Advanced Data-Based Decision Making |
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Advanced Assessment and Planning for Students with Moderate / Severe Disabilities |
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Advanced Behavioral, Emotional, Environmental Supports |
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Transition, Vocational
and Career Development Planning |
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Advanced Leadership and Communication Skills |
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Technology to Support Student Learning |
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Teaching English Learners |
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Practice in Teaching (My Life as a Teacher 1-6) |
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Practice in Teaching (A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words) |
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Recommendation of
California Clear (Level II) Education Specialist Credential in MSD |
Credentialed Teachers Program for Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
| Level One |
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Course Title |
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Pre-Service Orientation: Foundations for
Special Education |
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Educational Foundations & Individuals with M/S Disabilities |
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Classroom Management |
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Assessment, the IEP and Instruction for Students with M/S Disabilities |
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Curriculum and Instruction for Students with M/S Disabilities |
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Collaboration, Communication Skills and Inclusive Practices for Special Education |
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Technology to Support Student Learning |
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Methods of Teaching Movement, Mobility and Health Care |
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Methods of Developing Interpersonal and Social Interaction Skills |
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Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs |
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Practice Teaching |
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Portfolio Construction and Reflection: Level I |
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California
Preliminary (Level I) Education Specialist Credential in MSD |
| Level Two |
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Course Title |
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Advanced Seminar in Special
Education, Current/Emerging Research and Practice |
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Professional Development, Current/Emerging Research and Practice |
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Advance Instruction, Life Skills, Study Skills and Inclusion |
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Advanced Data-Based Decision Making |
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Advanced Assessment and Planning for Students with M/S Disabilities |
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Advanced Behavioral, Emotional, Environmental Supports Transition, Vocational and Career Development Planning |
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Advanced Leadership and Communication Skills |
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Technology to Support Student Learning |
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Teaching English Learners |
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Practice in Teaching V |
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Practice in Teaching VI |
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California
Clear (Level II) Education Specialist Credential in MSD |
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