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Requirements |
Substitute Teacher Requirements |
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California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing, Certification, Assignment and Waivers Division,
phone: (916) 445-7254 fax: (916) 657-2682
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For multiple subject teaching credentials: MSAT (Multiple Subjects Assessment for Teachers). For first teaching credential, service credential or Emergency Permit or for admission to a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)-approved teacher preparation program, then the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) is required. Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (BCLAD) Examinations are required for instruction to limited-English-proficient (LEP) students. See California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | Preliminary Certification is valid for 5 years, then obtain a Professional Certificate which is valid for 5 years. | A bachelor's degree is required. Emergency Substitute Permits and Regular Substitute Permits may be obtained through Commission office. |