March 20, 2023
California has heavily invested in recruiting high-quality teachers; it can’t stop now
Now is the time to double down on the investments we’ve made since 2020 in shoring up our educator workforce and its pipeline.
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.