Credentials Office

The Credentials Office provides support services to the School of Education and Leadership. Services include addressing questions from prospective, current, and program completers. Staff of the Credentials Office are members of the Credential Counselors and Analysts of California (CCAC). All NDNU credential programs meet program standards of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Feel free to check back often for updates and new links!

Credentials Office Staff

Laty Johnson, M. S.                                                                                       Judy King

Director, Credentials and Teaching Performance Assessments                 Assistant Credentials Analyst & Advising Analyst

Stephanie Demaree, M.Ed.

PACT Implementation Coordinator

NDNU Lecturer and Interim Multiple Subject Program Director (Spring 2008)

Office Location: St. Mary's Hall, Room 107

Office Hours

Monday to Thursday	9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Friday	9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred. If the staff is away from the office, please feel free to leave a message via phone, email, or slide a note under the door. You may also contact the main office at the School of Education & Leadership at (650) 508-3701.

OFFICE CLOSINGS :

Thursday, April 3, 2008 for a department special event

F or updated information on campus office closings, please see the Academic Calendar at:

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***NEW INFORMATION REGARDING VIDEO TAPING FOR PACT***

For all Multiple Subject and Single Subject Candidates who are currently in ED330A or ED330B, the Education Department will contact school administrators on your behalf to secure video permissions. You will receive an immediate phone call and mail to your NDNU student email address to confirm the authorization to begin taping. If you have any questions, please contact your seminar instructor.

Additional resources:

Consent Template for Video Tape Permission (if needed, please read information above first)

WHAT A GREAT DAY! Education Recruitment Event 2008:  THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008

Employers' contact information is the same as what is listed on the registration form, and it will be posted here soon!  Give your feedback here.

Performance Assessment for California Teachers (PACT)

• More NDNU specific information is forthcoming.  Please see the PACT web site for general information.
• Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) information
• Overview of PACT at NDNU for Multiple Subject Candidates (PowerPoint)
• Overview of PACT at NDNU for Single Subject Candidates (PowerPoint)
• Link to Task Stream (online portfolio program for PACT candidate submissions)

Official Letters and Notices

• New Credential Teacher Performance Fees for Multiple and Single Subject Candidates

Forms

• 2007-2008 Credential Audit Form (to apply for a credential document)
• Request for Credential Verification Letter (also known as "C19" letters and appeasement letters)
• Petition to Walk in Commencement- Credential Student (required if student has 1-6 units remaining in program; due February 1st). Masters candidates should obtain their petition form from the Registrar Office.

 

Program Handbooks (hardcopies are available in the Credentials Office or Main Education Office)

• ADDENDUM to all Handbooks - Repeat Policy Reminder
• Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (Tier I) 2007-2008
• Preliminary Education Specialist Program 2007-2008
• Appendix G for Education Specialist Program
• Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential 2007-2008
• Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential 2007-2008
• Reading Program (Credential, Certificate, and Masters) 2007-2008
• MA and MAT Masters Programs 2007-2008
• M.Ed and MAT Thesis 2007-2008
• Off-Campus Administrative Services Cohort 2007-2008

Documentation Required for Candidate Credential File  (requirements may vary, see your current program handbook for specific items for your credential type)

• Possess a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution
• 40 Pre-Acceptance Field Experience Form
• Certificate of Clearance from the CCTC (also known as fingerprint clearance)
• Basic Skills verification, e.g., CBEST
• Subject Matter Competency, e.g., CSET
  • To verify English Subject Matter through NDNU's approved program, please email the Credentials Office.
• TB Test (must be valid within last 2 years; districts may require a more recent document)
• Release of Liability Form
• CPR Training (must cover infant, child, and adult CPR; must meet standards of the American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Provide legible copy of front/back of card to the Credentials Office.
  • For an approved online CPR course, see: www.cprtoday.com
• CCTC US Constitution Requirement for Teachers

  Approved US Constitution Test at NDNU (registration information)

  The NDNU Constitution Test is offered on campus, pre-registration before the test date is required.  The test begins promptly at 2pm and takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

  Test Dates in 2007 at 2:00 PM	Location
  November 2	SM 113
  December 7	SM 113
  Test Dates in 2008 at 2:00 PM	Location
  January 18	SM 113
  February 8	SM 113
  March 14	CANCELLED
  April 11	SM 113
  May 2	SM 113

   

  Test Dates for Summer 2008 -Thursdays at 1:00 PM-	Location
  June 12	CU 6
  July 10	CU 6
  August 7	CU 6

• Verification of Employment as an Administrator
• Verification of Employment as an Education Specialist
• Verification of Experience

Checklists (for reference only, to ensure prompt processing)

• Requirements for Student Teaching
• Requirements for University Internship Credentials

Archdiocesan Cohort (only)

• Checklist for Cohort Admissions Requirements
• Application for Cohort Admissions
• Authorization Form to Release Information (for Archdiocesan grant candidates)

Frequently Asked Questions Topics

• Teacher Performance Assessments (Revised 9/17/07)
• Credential Audit Forms Processing (Revised 10/1/07)
• Master's Degree Audit Processing vs. Credential Audit Processing (Revised 10/15/07)

Job Fairs - Local Announcements

• Cupertino Union School District Recruitment Event (2-28-08 & 3-5-08)
• Idealist.org Non-profit Career Fair [NDNU is a co-sponsor] (3-3-08)
• Marin Teacher Job Fair (3-29-08)
• South San Francisco Unified School District (4-26-08) -- Note New Date!
• Tracy Unified School District (4-5-08)

Certificated Jobs - Local Announcements

• Alameda County Office of Education_Summer Jobs (3-2008)
• Bunker Hill School_Teacher (5-1-08)
• Bunker Hill School_Director (5-1-08)
• Burlingame School District_RSPvacancy
• Burlingame School District_RSPvacancy2
• Burlingame School District_RSPvacancy (2008-2009)
• Burlingame_at a Catholic school_Science Teacher
• Envision Schools (4-2008)
• Jefferson School District_Special Education (11-2007)
• Jefferson School District_Substitutes
• Jefferson School District_Kindergarten Opening (1-22-08)
• Jefferson School District_5th Grade Teacher (1-22-08)
• Kaiser Permanente (Performer/Educator) (4-16-08)
• Menlo Park City School District_Spanish Specialist (2-1-08)
• Nueva School_Middle School Teacher (4-2-08)
• Pleasanton Unified School District_Teacher Job Fair (4-11-08)
• Ravenswood Unified School District_Education Openings
• San Jose Unified School District_Certificated Openings (2-27-08)
• San Jose Unified School District_Certificated Openings (3-10-08)
• San Mateo County Office of Education_Intern, Autism
• San Mateo County Office of Education_Teacher, Autism
• South San Francisco Unified School District_Substitutes
• South San Francisco Unified School District_Coun - PE - Chemistry (1-11-08)
• Sequoia Union High School District_Special Education Teachers
• Sequoia Union High School District_Special Education (LIF) (12/03/07)
• St. Francis High School_Teacher Vacancies (4-9-08)
• St. Matthew Catholic School_Math Teacher (3-3-08)
• The Presentation School_Administrator (7-08)

Employment Sites

• EdJoin
• Teach California
• For more listings of teaching jobs, see NDNU Career Center

Teacher Professional Development Opportunities - Announcements

• California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages 2007 Northern Regional Conference

Links

• Learn more about NDNU's credentialing programs!
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing main page
  • Examinations
  • How to earn a Professional Clear Credential (RYAN type) information
  • How to earn a Professional Clear Credential (SB2042 type) information
    • If needed, Verification of Unavailability of a Commission-Approved Induction Program
  • Applying for a credential based on private school experience
  • Applying for a credential based on Peace Corps experience
• Current Listing of Teaching Positions, see NDNU Career Services
• Admissions to masters degree programs or credential programs, see Graduate Admissions Office
• Information about financial assistance, see Financial Aid Office

Our Contact Information: 

Attn: Credentials Office (SM 107)

School of Education and Leadership

1500 Ralston Avenue

Belmont, CA 94002

Phone: (650) 508-3545

Fax: (650) 508-3457

Feel free to give us suggestions to improve this page!  Email us at: credentials@ndnu.edu