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For Special Education

To teach Special Education in California, you must have the Education Specialist Instruction Credential. It authorizes the holder to teach in the area of specialization listed on the credential in the following settings: special day classes, special schools, home/hospital settings, correctional facilities, nonpublic schools and agencies, and resource rooms. School districts may also look for other related qualifications and experience (service learning, substitute teaching, or volunteering).

To obtain a preliminary Level I credential, the following requirements must be met:

To obtain a Professional Level II credential, the following requirements must be met:

  • Complete an individualized induction plan
  • Complete a course in Health Education
  • Complete a course in Computer Education
  • Provide verification of at least two years of successful experience in a public school (or private school with equivalent status) while holding the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential
  • Obtain the formal recommendation for the credential by the college or university where your induction plan was completed

If you have a BA/BS degree and have met the basic skills requirement, you may be eligible for an internship program while you complete the coursework necessary for a credential.

Credentialed in another state? Go to the Make and Follow Your Plan section.

Interested in locating Education Specialist Instruction Credential programs that provide financial support? Click here! new browser window icon

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