Are you interested in a career as a Special Education Teacher? EPIC is an accredited Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) program in Special Education that focuses on inclusion in Moderate/Severe and Early Childhood Education. Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) Clear Induction Program is the pathway from a preliminary teaching credential to a clear credential. SCCOE offers induction programs for Education Specialist credentialed teachers.
Prerequisites for Registration:
- The submission of the application fee ($75.00 fee). Please note, each program requires a $75 application fee paid by applicant
- All letters of recommendation and verification of employment forms must be signed and dated
- We cannot accept documents via email.
Please do not email your forms to us. Please upload all the requested forms and documents to your application portal on CAESAR
- Statement of Intent ^^^
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences from an accredited institution^^^^
- Minimum cumulative grade point average 2.75
- Child Development Course (minimum 3 units) ^^
- Pass California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) **^^
- Pass the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)**^^
- M/S Moderate/Severe Specialist Credential ONLY
- 2 letters of recommendation; one must be from a supervisor (signed & dated)
- A candidate interview for selection
- The EPIC program will contact approved applicants to schedule an interview
** See our FAQs for details on all the ways the CTC outlines that you can meet this requirement
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See Associated guide below for assistance on meeting the requirement
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See format for Letter of Intent below.
^^^^For foreign transcripts, please refer to the CCTC website to find authorized transcript evaluators
Accelerated Pathway Program
Earn a Clear Education Specialist Credential
- A valid copy of your General Education (MS/SS) Clear Teaching Credential
- Completion of a clear level certification program required
- Verification of employment^
- Recommendation letter from your current supervisor (signed and dated)
- Unofficial transcript
- Current CPR certification
^Verification should be in the form of an official contract, or an official letter from authorizing HR department manager or director, on letterhead, signed and dated with contact information included
Clear Education Specialist Induction Program
Clear Teacher Induction 2019-2020 Schedule
- A valid copy of your Preliminary Education Specialist Credential
- Completion of a Preliminary Specialist Credential required
- Verification of employment^
- CTC approved course in the following (for
Level 1 Preliminary Education Specialist Credential ONLY)
- Health Education**
- Computer Education**
** courses to be completed at a separate institution by the end of the program
^Verification should be in the form of an official contract, or an official letter from authorizing HR department manager or director, on letterhead, signed and dated with contact information included
Earn One Add One (E1A1) Grant
The
Earn One Add One Grant is a local solution grant to address the shortage of Special Education Teachers. This Grant opportunity is open to classified and certificated employees working in consortium districts.
EPIC INFORMATION
YEAR I SCHEDULE
YEAR II SCHEDULE
CLEAR INDUCTION
