Assignment:

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 Complete EDU68910A Clinical
Before Jan 11, 2021
 Complete EDU62350/EDU62280
 Receive clearance from the
CSOE Credentialing
Department
 Secure a placement from the
MOU list for “Classroom
Observation” in CP I&II
Oct 19 – Dec 13, 2020
 Complete EDU62040B
Aug 24 – Oct 18, 2020
Educational Foundations
 Complete EDU62030  Complete TEL71710
Professional Learning and Educational Technology
Practice
May 3 – Jun 17, 2021
 Complete TCH76860
Mar 8 – May 2, 2021 Introduction to Research 
 Complete EDU68910B Clinical
Practice II
Jan 11 – Mar 7, 2021  Complete EDU62120A Content
Knowledge II and Instructional
Practice II
Practice I 
Content Knowledge and
Instructional Practice I
Before Jan 4, 2021
 Passing score on the CBEST
 Meet the US Constitution course
requirement
 Provide Negative TB Test
 Provide official transcripts of a
BA Degree
 Provide Certificate of Clearance
from the CTC
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Jun 28 – Aug 22, 2021
 Complete TCH76910 Before Aug 16, 2021
Research in Action:
 Passing score on the CSET
Communities of Practice
 Pass CP I&II
 Signed Statement of
Release
 Signed Acknowledgement
Form - CP III&IV are not
paid
Aug 23 – Oct 17, 2021
 Complete EDU68880A Clinical
Practice III
 Complete EDU62630 Content
Knowledge and Instructional
Practice III
Before Aug 23, 2021
 Receive Clearance from the
CSOE Credentialing Department
for CP III&IV
 Secure placement for CP III&IV
“Student Teaching” with the
Placement Lead
Oct 18 – Dec 12, 2021
 Complete EDU68880B Clinical
Practice IV
 Complete EDU62050 Content
Knowledge and Instructional
Practice IV   After Dec 12, 2021
 
Receive an Education
Specialist Clear
Credential
Complete a CTC-approved
induction program, or earn
a National Board for
Professional Teaching
Standards Certification
Before Dec 12, 2021
 Passing score on RICA
 Obtain CPR certification
Preliminary Credential Requirements Receive Preliminary
 Unofficial Alliant Transcript min cumulative Education Specialist
GPA 3.0 Credential –
 Confirmation for tuition balance paid in full Mild/Moderate
 Passing scores on all sections of the TPAs Disabilities
assessment
 CPR (infant, child, adult) certification
 Master Teacher Verification Form - CP III&IV
 Passing score on RICA
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Required Coursework for the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, MAE Program 

Aug 24, 2020 – Oct 18, 2020 EDU62030 Professional Learning and Practice (3 units)

Oct 19, 2020 – Dec 13, 2020 EDU62040B Educational Foundations (3 units)
 As a student teacher TEL71710 Educational Technology (3 units)
enrolled in the MAE
Preliminary Education Jan 11, 2021 – Mar 7, 2021 EDU68910A Clinical Practice I (1.5 units)
EDU62350/EDU62280 Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice I (3 units) 
Specialist Credential
Mar 8, 2021 – May 2, 2021 EDU68910B Clinical Practice II (1.5 units)
program, I need to EDU62120A Content Knowledge II and Instructional Practice II (3 units)
complete all 33 units
consisting of program May 3, 2021 – Jun 17, 2021 TCH76860 Introduction to Research (3 units) 
and state-required
pedagogical coursework Jun 28, 2021 – Aug 22, 2021 TCH76910 Research in Action: Communities of Practice (3 units)
implementing theory to
practice teaching Aug 23, 2021 – Oct 17, 2021 EDU68880A Clinical Practice III (1.5 units)
approach EDU62630 Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice III (3 units)  

Oct 18, 2021 – Dec 12, 2021 EDU68880B Clinical Practice IV (1.5 units) 
EDU62050 Content Knowledge and Instructional Practice IV (3 units)  
 
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Program Pathway Requirements

 To ensure successful completion of the MAE Preliminary Education Specialist Credential program I need to:

 Complete all program and state required coursework with cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above
 Receive clearance from the CSOE Credentialing Department for CP I, II, III, and IV (In addition to the specific program required paperwork to meet the
clearing requirements I need to also provide: US Constitution Course completion, CBEST, CSET, RICA, Negative TB test, CTC Clearance, CPR certification)
 Complete all Clinical Practice hours
• total of 120 hours for CP I&II
• total of 480 hours for CP III&IV
 Complete all program and state-required assessments
 Pedagogical coursework is assessed weekly and at the end of each 8-week term
 Clinical Practice I&II
• Classroom Observation Log – CP I&II (weekly)
• Master Teacher Observations (end of the term)
• Progress Assessments due Weeks 2, 5, & 7
• Quarterly Assessment (end of the term)
 Clinical Practice III&IV
• Student Teaching Log – CP III & IV (weekly)
• Master Teacher Observations (end of the term)
• Progress Assessments due Weeks 2, 5, & 7
• Quarterly Assessment (end of the term)
• Video Observation & Evaluation – CP III & IV (min 3 complete
videos each CP course
 Complete all program evaluations – occur at least three times and positive results are required for successful program completion
 Pass edTPA assessments during CP I-IV courses
 Remain good academic standing
 Complete the Individualized Development Plan (IDP)
 Comply with the Alliant University policy and procedures, as well as uphold high standards of professional conduct, academic integrity and honesty
 Communicate with an Academic Advisor and Credential Analyst to ensure all documents and state required paperwork are complete, accurate, and filed on time
 Apply the InTASC and ISTE standards, as well as utilize the Teaching Performance Expectations during CP I-IV
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction

Credential Requirements:
 The Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential is valid for five years from the date of issuance.
Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:
 Complete baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
 Satisfy the basic skills requirement by passing the CBEST exam
 Provide verification of subject-matter competence by passing the Multiple Subject CSET exam
 Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
 Meet the US Constitution course requirement
 Complete a Commission-approved Education Specialist Credential program in an education specialist specialty area resulting in formal recommendation by
the Commission-approved program sponsor through which requirements are completed.

Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Education Specialist Instruction Clear

Credential Requirements:
 Applicants who want to clear their preliminary credential must:
 To ensure successful completion of the MAE Preliminary Education Specialist Credential program

 Complete a Commission-approved Teacher Induction Program, or earn National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification in the area of
Exceptional Needs/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood after the issuance of their California Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential

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Celebration Points on My Way to Certification

 I am planning to take the CBEST at the end of October. Passing this exam will allow me apply for a
30-day substitute teacher permit. This will enable me to gain teaching experience before I begin
my Clinical Practice I&II.

 The Subject-Matter Competence CSET exam and the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment
RICA are required for both: program completion and CTC certification. Meeting these requirements
will ensure I can continue along my path to certification without delays.

 Once I earn my Preliminary Education Specialist Credential and MAE, I can begin working as a
Special Education teacher. In addition, this will allow me to begin a two-year CTC - approved
induction program to clear my credential.

 Earning my Preliminary
Education Specialist
 Passing the Multiple Credential and MAE
Subject CSET exam and
the RICA assessment

 Passing the CBEST

exam

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Setbacks on My Way to Certification and Ways to Get

Back on Track
 If I fail on my first attempt to pass the CBEST at the end of October, I will have to
wait 45 days before I can retake that exam. I am planning on taking individual
sections rather than all three at once to give myself more time and better chance
of passing the second attempt.
 If I am not able to secure an “observation” placement for my Clinical Practice I&II
at a local or nearby school, I will reach out to my Credential Analyst and request
for assistance. I will also work with an Accountability and Compliance Officer on
the MOU Request Form in advance to ensure I can have my “student teaching”
during CP III&IV at the school of my choice.
 In order to proceed with CP III&IV I need to pass the CSET Multiple Subjects
before Aug 16th, 2021. I am planning on taking that test way in advance to ensure
that even if I fail on my first attempt, I have time to retake it before the deadline.

 RICA is a program and state required assessment I fear most. If I fail on

passing after I complete the coursework outlined in my Master Study
Plan, I will have to enroll in an Advanced Mentoring I unit course, and
then try to retake it.
 There is a possibility I won’t be able to meet all program and state
requirements within the deadlines according to my current MSP, but I
can always contact my Academic Advisor and the Credential Analyst in
order to discuss possible options and make adjustments as needed to
ensure successful completion of the program on my way to
certification.

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References:

Alliant International University. (2020-2021). Clinical practice handbook CSOE.  

Alliant International University. (2019-2020). Student teaching packet CSOE. 

 
Alliant International University. (2020-2021). Master plan of study CSOE.  

Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (May, 2020). Education specialist instruction credential. 

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl808ca.pdf?sfvrsn=acab8f79_4 (Links to an e
xternal site.)

Pearson Education. (2020). California educator credentialing assessments. 

https://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/CA_CBEST_PrepMaterial
s.html

Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (December, 2016). Emergency 30-days substitute

teaching permit. https://www.ctc.ca.gov
/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl505p.pdf?sfvrsn=c6f0a57_0