Commission on Teacher Credentialing

This is and we extend our gratitude to every educator dedicated to shaping the next generation ❤️ This year, there is even more to celebrate as California reports its highest number of new teaching credentials issued in a decade.

“This increase in new teaching credentials issued is a strong signal that state investments in teacher recruitment are having a positive impact in helping to ensure that California’s students receive instruction from qualified, well-prepared, and diverse teachers,” said Mary Vixie Sandy, executive director of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Full details in our story. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/newsroom/stories/californias-teacher-supply-reaches-decade-high/

April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month! Meet two California teachers whose bilingual authorizations are helping students feel seen, valued, and ready for a global world. Baldy View PTA Upland Unified School District Oak Meadow/BUMI Elementary https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/newsroom/stories/ca-teach-leverage-linguistic-skills/

We are pleased to unveil our new website! The improvements include a simplified design that allows you to more easily find information as well as a new menu to select options around who you are and what you need. We hope you enjoy the upgrade!

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The Diverse Education Leaders Pipeline Initiative is increasing administrator diversity, cultivating culturally responsive leadership, and strengthening partnerships across California’s education system. Daffne Perez shares how earning her administrative credential is a personal achievement and so much more. https://wwwedit.ctc.ca.gov/commission/newsroom/stories/2026/2026-03-ca-grant-delivers-diversity

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing is pleased to present our 2025 Annual Report. As you’ll read, our work plays a pivotal role in ensuring that California’s nearly six million students benefit from well-prepared, diverse, and effective educators. We extend our gratitude for the support of the legislature, the Newsom administration, and our many partners who join a collective commitment to continuously improve educator excellence for California’s students. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/reports/2025-annual-report

November is Family and Community Engagement Month! Check out our story on how the updated California Standards for the Teaching Profession require teachers to develop effective strategies for communicating and creating relationships with families. Thank you to all educators dedicated to strengthening the bridges between school and home ❤️🏫🏠
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/newsroom/stories/2025/2025-11-community-engagement-month

🖥 Computer Science Supplementary Authorization Grant applications are due Friday, Oct. 24, 2025!
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California is experiencing a steady increase of new Hispanic teacher candidates enrolled in preparation programs! Read more about this significant development, including insight from the state's only fully bilingual residency program. Fresno State Madera Unified School District https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/newsroom/stories/2025/2025-09-hispanic-heritage-month

All California 4-year-olds are eligible for free transitional kindergarten this school year and the new PK-3 teaching credential is helping staff classrooms for these littlest learners. Read more including how you can earn and afford a teaching credential! Welcome back and thank you, teachers! https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/newsroom/stories/2025/2025-08-pk-3

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing is accepting applications for our 2025-26 Educator Preparation Student Liaison! Students enrolled in an educator preparation program may apply by July 31, 2025. Read more about the opportunity and what inspired our current liaison to apply! https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/educator-preparation-student-liaison https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/newsroom/stories/2024/2024-10-Amber-Olmos