Professional Level II Education Specialist
Credential program
* Read information regarding the Online Level II Program (PDF)
* Level II Credential Application Instructions 
PURPOSE OF PROFESSIONAL LEVEL II PROGRAM
(California Commission on Teacher Credentialing)
When the graduate of a Level I Program obtains a special education position, an application will be filed and the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential authorizing service in a specific area will be issued. This credential will be valid for five years while the new teacher completes Level II preparation. Level II preparation must be completed within the five-year period.
One major purpose of the Professional Level II Program is to provide a mechanism for the successful induction of a new professional. The Preliminary Level I Program will establish initial direction for each candidate's Professional Level II individual
induction plan, for the purpose of articulating Level II instruction with that provided in Level I. The emphasis of the professional preparation program will be to move the special educator beyond the functional aspects of teaching to more advanced knowledge and reflective thinking about his or her role in providing effective instruction and an environment for student success. The essential features of Level II programs include:
- Development and Administration of the Induction Plan: The employer and the institution will collaboratively design a Professional Induction Plan. This plan will include any academic requirements that apply to all teachers in the program, plus individualized studies and consultations to address the new teacher's needs. The candidate will enroll in an approved program for the Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential before the induction plan is completed.
- Support Activities: The beginning teacher's Professional Induction Plan will include consultations with an assigned support provider, who will meet periodically with the new special education teacher to review class plans, discuss instructional practices, and decide on ways to apply principles that the teacher learned in Level I preparation.
- Academic Requirements: Each holder of the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential will, as part of the Level II Professional Induction Plan, complete a sequence of academic coursework developed by the IHE. The content of these courses will be advanced, will build on the knowledge base that was established in the Preliminary Level I Program, and will contribute to effective practice.
- Non-University Activity: The Professional Induction Plan may include other professional development activities sponsored by organizations other than colleges or universities.*
*From Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Education Specialist Credentials.
CSUF PROFESSIONAL LEVEL II EDUCATION SPECIALIST CREDENTIAL PROGRAM
The CSUF Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential Program for Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, and Early Childhood Special Education includes 24 units, 18 of which may apply to the MSE Concentration in Special Education (make link). Two courses support the development and review of the Level II Professional Induction Plan; another allows university credit for professional development activities. The remaining courses address health and safety issues, use of educational technologies to support teaching and learning, methodologies for research, and current issues and trends in special education.
Admission to Teacher Education Office
Admission requirements for the Education Specialist Credential Programs are found at the Admissions to Teacher Education Office. Contact this office for your admissions application needs.
Admission requirements:
To be eligible for admission to the Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled and in good standing with both the University and the Education Specialist Credential program.
- Have earned a Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential or be enrolled in the CSUF Internship Program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PLAN FOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST INTERNSHIP
Below are the Program Requirements Plans for the Education Specialist Intern Program. You must meet with your faculty advisor to review your plan.
Program Requirements Plan for Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential for Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, and Early Childhood Special Education (link to pdf and MS Word documents)
STUDENT ADVISEMENT POLICY:
- Special Education students should not self-advise nor should they rely on peer advisement.
- Every student must have an advisor-approved PRP on file in order to apply for a California credential!
- New students admitted to an Education Specialist Credential Program will receive a letter that identifies their assigned faculty advisor. Students should meet with their advisor during the first semester of their credential program, if not before.
- Every student should obtain advisement from their assigned faculty advisor every semester until they fulfill all program requirements.
CREDENTIAL PREPARATION CENTER
The Credential Preparation Center at California State University, Fullerton acts as the liaison between the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the credential applicant. The Credential Preparation Center provides quality advisement and certification services to all professional educators it serves. Contact the center for your credential preparation needs.
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