Chansophea Ing is a new teacher at Lafayette Elementary School in Long Beach where there are zero openings for teachers versus other cities that have many hiring opportunities. Ing teaches 3/4 grade. Long Beach September 23, 2016. Photo by Brittany Murray, Press Telegram/SCNG

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Teacher Preparation

Prospective teachers who have passed the basic skills test (CBEST) and subject matter test (CSET) can qualify for a preliminary teaching credential by taking a year’s worth of courses and passing a performance assessment at one of 261 accredited teacher preparation programs. They then have five years to obtain a full or "clear" credential.

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