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You do not need an appointment to see a Credential Specialist but we suggest that you do call first. It allows us to talk with you about your credentialing requirements to ensure that you have everything in your possession to apply for certification. Although our office can assist you with submitting your application to the state, we are providing some general guidelines below. Please read them before contacting our office.


Out of State trained Elementary Teacher guidelines
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl561.pdf

Out of State trained Single Subjects Teacher guidelines
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl560.pdf

Out of Country trained Elementary Teacher guidelines
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl871.pdf

Out of Country trained Single Subjects Teacher guidelines
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl870.pdf

Foreign transcripts must first be evaluated by an approved agency below
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

Substitute Teacher Permit Information (How to Apply)
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Substitute Teacher Permit Frequently Asked Questions
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Online renewal is mandatory for all clear credential holders by going to www.ctc.ca.gov

The Alameda County office of Education’s Credential Department processes new credential/permit applications and renewals of credentials/permits. We advise out-of-state and out-of-country teachers regarding California Certification requirements. We also advise California teachers about adding new authorizations to current California Certification.

Adult Education & Vocational Education Credentials
Alameda County Office of Education is authorized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to recommend for the adult education designated subjects credential and vocational credentials. Contact Jean Bridgeman at (510) 670-4261 to make an appointment.

Click the following link for more info. Adult Education (PDF)

U.S. Constitution Exam
The credentials office administers the U.S. Constitution exam.  Test scoring is processed through the U.C.L.A. Education Extension Department and takes two weeks for results.  This exam meets the Constitution requirement for single subject, multi subjects, and vocational, and adult education credentials. 

Click the following link for more info. U.S. Constitution Exam

Credential information web sites
www.ctc.ca.gov - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The web site has credential information, credential applications that you can download, credential information leaflets, Professional Growth Booklets (search manuals & handbooks, and credential reports).

At this site you are also able to view credentials held by a teacher by entering name or social security number and date of birth..

California Commission on Teacher credentialing toll-free number 1-888-921-2682:

credentials@ctc.ca.gov - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing e-mail

Examination Information
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CAW-exams.html