EPIC is an accredited Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) 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:
Preliminary Education Specialist Credential
- The submission of the application ($75.00 fee)
- 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) **^^
- 2 recent signed letters of recommendations; one must be from a supervisor
- A candidate interview for selection
** 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
Prerequisites Clear Education Specialist Induction Program
- Completion of a Preliminary Specialist Credential
- 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
EPIC INFORMATION
YEAR I SCHEDULE
YEAR II SCHEDULE
CLEAR INDUCTION SCHEDULE
