Education Specialist Credential
The Education Specialist Credential authorizes the holder to teach in the following disability areas of specialization:
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Extensive Support Needs
- Mild/Moderate Support Needs
- Physical and Health Impairments
- Visual Impairments
For more information, read CTC’s Leaflet CL-808CA.
Each teaching credential has a unique set of standards that must be met in order to obtain the California Clear Credential. Upon completion of Teacher Induction and any additional credential requirements, Education Specialist Teachers with a Preliminary or Level 1 credential are eligible to apply for a Clear Credential.