Existing law tasks the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Commission) with setting standards for the issuance and renewal of teaching credentials, certificates, and permits. To obtain a preliminary services credential in administrative services, candidates must meet certain minimum requirements, including holding a specific type of credential and completing either an entry-level specialized preparation program or a one-year supervised internship.
AB 959 limits these one-year internships to being offered only by school districts, county education offices, or regionally accredited higher education institutions. The bill also requires the Commission to review its preservice, professional development, and supervision standards for internship programs during its next evaluation of administrative services credential pathways.
AB 1009 allows the Commission to allow the possession of a valid occupational or physical therapy license to fulfill the credential requirements for an administrative services credential. However, the bill provides that possession of a valid occupational or physical therapy license does not allow the recipients to supervise or evaluate teachers unless certain conditions are met. Additionally, the bill increases the minimum required full-time experience for this credential from 3 to 5 years, now allowing school-based occupational or physical therapy experience to count towards this requirement. However, a local educational agency (LEA) may request a waiver for up to 2 years of this experience if the candidate completes an administrative services program approved by the Commission, holds an appropriate clear or life prerequisite credential, and has been offered employment in an administrative position by the LEA.
AB 1009 defines LEA as a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
(AB 959 and AB 1009 amend Section 44270 of the Education Code.)