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6 Stages: Preliminary-to-Clear Credential

The CTE or Adult Education preliminary-to-clear credentialing program offers an online or campus-based instructional sequence for an estimated cost of $3,875 (CTE) or $3,310 (Adult Ed) for applicants who do not have a cleared single or multiple subject credential. Note that each of the stages must be fully completed before proceeding to the next.

1. Get District/School Pre-Approval

• Complete a Certificate of Clearance through CTC.
• Self-Evaluate using the CTE or Adult Education pre-qualifying worksheet.
• Communicate with the district's CTE Coach, Daniel Spinka (daniel.spinka@ousd.org) to identify the specific credentialing area(s) you will pursue.

2. Qualify for UC Berkeley Extension 

• Request eligibility audit, attaching relevant transcripts and work verification form(s).
• Create a UCB Student Account and pay CTE or Adult Ed program application fee ($200)

3. Apply for a Preliminary Credential

• Download and complete the Credential Authorization Form (do not include SS# or DOB).
• We will contact you for final signatures and details for paying CTC fees ($50-$100). The first incentive payment for the CTE Incentive program is larger to offset administrative costs.
• Submit your Plan for Completion

4. Insert CTE Incentive Information

• Fill out the CTE Incentive Application
• Email the Incentive Application and a copy of your Preliminary CTE Credential approval from UC Berkeley to Daniel.Spinka@ousd.org and Edith.Grambell@ousd.org

5. Complete Coursework and Teaching Requirement

• Enroll and complete all required CTE and Adult Ed courses*
• Update your Plan for Completion and document 1 or 2 years of supervised teaching*

6. Apply for a Clear Credential

• Meet and document the U.S. Constitution and CPR requirement.
• Contact our office to clear your credential.