Education Specialist Bridge Authorization Program
Program Description
Educator Preparation Programs suppports Special Education teachers credentialed before 2021 in meeting the new California Commision on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) standards through our fully online Education Specialist Bridge Authorization Program.
Conducted completely online, via an asynchronous model for maximum flexibility, this program helps educators transition from their existing special education credentials to the updated standards—enabling them to serve a broader range of student needs.
Educators who hold a full
Preliminary or Clear Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, or Early Childhood Special Education—including authorization for autism instruction or an equivalent—may apply for the program
Tuition and Other Costs
- Program Cost:
$700
- Application fee:
$75
Program Benefits
- 100% online and self-paced
- Aligns with the new CTC requirements
- Expands your credential to cover additional categories of disability
Eligibility
- A full Preliminary or Clear California Education Specialist Credential (or equivalent) that includes autism preparation, in one of the following areas:
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Access to students within the scope of your updated authorization
Applying for the Program
Please check out all the requirements for acceptance into the program and follow the application instructions available on the
Application Portal.
Once you have the documents ready, please create an online profile, if you don't already have one, and complete
the online application.
Admission decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance into the program, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses and complete enrollment.Learn More & Apply
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