North Coast School of Education

Career Technical Education Program (CTE)

The CTE Designated Subjects Credential Program is a pathway to earning a clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential. NCSOE’s accredited CTE Credential Program is designed for New Credential Holders (individuals who have never held a teaching credential) and Existing Credential Holders (individuals that already hold a teaching credential). Our program offers a sequence of coursework designed to prepare teachers for any CTE industry sector.

We offer three distinct pathways to earning a clear CTE credential depending on several factors including: CTE teaching assignment/employment and Clear California Credentials already held. Coursework to clear the credential begins each August. Enrollment for Fall 2024 is now OPEN.

  1. New Credential Holder (Extended) - for teachers who DO NOT have a CTE course teaching assignment; do not hold a previous clear teaching credential.
    (5 semesters with Mentor support; Candidate pays tuition and Mentor fees.)
  2. New Credential Holder - For teachers who are teaching at least one CTE course in a public school; do not hold a previous clear teaching credential.
    (4 semesters with Mentor support; district often pays tuition and Mentor fees).
  3. Existing Credential Holder - For teachers who are teaching at least one CTE course AND already hold a clear CA teaching credential.
    (2 semesters, no Mentor support required; district often pays tuition and Mentor fees).


CTE Credential Program Application Instructions

  1. Attend a CTE Credential Program Informational Meeting. Register here.
  2. Meet with a SCOE credentials analyst to review the CTE Credential Application (optional but encouraged).
  3. Pay the non-refundable $125 application fee here. Make sure to print and/or save your receipt to be included in your application packet.
  4. Submit the COMPLETE application with all supporting documents (Please note: applications will be reviewed only once the application fee is paid. Applications will remain on file for 12 months).

You will hear back from Program Staff within one month of your application and again in June or July with instructions for enrollment in the CTE Credential Program coursework and orientation. Coursework begins at the beginning of August 2024. Enrollment and application deadlines for Fall 2024 is September 31, 2024.

  1. To apply for the Preliminary Designated Subjects CTE credential, you must submit a complete credential application to NCSOE's regional office.
  2. Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, you will receive a welcome email that confirms your acceptance into the program and provides instructions on next steps as a New Credential Holder.

Teachers who hold an existing Clear California Teaching Credential and are teaching an industry sector CTE class, may earn a Clear CTE Credential through a one-year Designated Subjects Program.

  1. To apply for the Preliminary Designated Subjects CTE credential, you must submit a complete credential application to NCSOE's regional office.
  2. Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, you will receive a welcome email that confirms your acceptance into the program and provides instructions on next steps as an Existing Credential Holder.

IMPORTANT!

Always use the same email address for each of the following NCSOE accounts:

  • NCSOE program enrollment (online enrollment form)
  • NCSOE/SCOE account (class registration for live synchronous classes)
  • Canvas account (online asynchronous coursework and where you track program progress/completion)

Do you need to update your email? Read these Instructions.

NCSOE sends program communications through MailChimp and Canvas. To make sure you receive these important messages, we strongly recommend that you add the following emails to your Contacts:

  • ncsoe-noreply@scoe.org - eNews (Mailchimp)
  • notifications@instructure.com - Course Notifications (Canvas)

Fall 2023 Enrollment Deadline: September 30, 2023

Enrollment Steps for New and Returning Mentors:

  1. Enroll in NCSOE: As soon as you have been assigned to a mentee, complete the Mentor Enrollment Form. ENROLL HERE.
    • All Mentors, even if returning from a previous year, must complete the enrollment form each year.
    • If you receive an additional mentee assignment after having completed the enrollment form, please contact your Program Coordinator so we can update our records.
  2. Enroll in the Launch Canvas Course: This online welcome Canvas course is updated each year to provide important program information, updates and next steps. Course opens in August 2023. ENROLL HERE
  3. Attend a Program Orientation: If you missed or have questions about Orientation, please reach out to Program Lead, Christin Perrill, at cperrill@scoe.org.

For more information about NCSOE's Designated Subjects Programs,
please contact our office at (707) 524-2818 or at ncsoe@scoe.org.