Education Specialist Preliminary Credential
The Preliminary Education Specialist Credential authorizes candidates to seek initial employment as a special educator. Candidates will need to complete a clear credential preparation program in special education within five years of the date of issuance of the Preliminary Credential in order to continue ongoing teaching service as a special educator. In order to complete the clear credential program, candidates may select to enroll in an induction program or complete clear coursework through a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved university credential program.
