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Pacific Oaks College School of Education PRECONDITIONS REPORT 2020 Revised Version Submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing May 8, 2020 Contact Information: Dr. Bree Cook, Vice President of Academic Affairs, [email protected] Dr. Jerell Hill, Interim Dean, School of Education: [email protected] 45 Eureka Street Pasadena, CA 91103 https://www.pacificoaks.edu/ 1 Table of Contents SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PACIFIC OAKS............................................................................................................. 3 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MISSION .............................................................................................................................. 4 (1) Accreditation and Academic Credit ............................................................................................................ 4 (2) Enrollment and Completion .................................................................................................................................. 5 (3) Responsibility and Authority....................................................................................................................... 5 (4) Lawful Practices .......................................................................................................................................... 7 (5) Commission Assurances ........................................................................................................................................ 7 (6) Requests for Data .................................................................................................................................................. 8 (7) Veracity in all Claims and Documentation Submitted........................................................................................... 9 (8) Grievance Process ................................................................................................................................................. 9 (9) Faculty and Instructional Personnel Participation .............................................................................................. 10 (10) Communication and Information ...................................................................................................................... 10 (11) Student Records Management, Access, and Security ....................................................................................... 10 (12) Disclosure .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 PROGRAM SPECIFIC PRECONDITIONS-PRELIMINARY MULTIPLE SUBJECT ............................................................... 11 (1) Limitation on Program Length ............................................................................................................................. 11 (2) Limitation on Student Teaching Prerequisites ......................................................................................... 12 (3) English Language Skills .............................................................................................................................. 13 (4) Undergraduate Student Enrollment .................................................................................................................... 13 (5) Program Admission ............................................................................................................................................. 13 (6) Subject Matter Proficiency .................................................................................................................................. 14 (7) Completion of Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 15 PRECONDITIONS FOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST PROGRAMS: PRELIMINARY EDUCATION SPECIALIST ..................... 23 (1) English Language Skills ........................................................................................................................................ 23 (2) Program Admission ............................................................................................................................................. 23 (3) Subject Matter Proficiency .................................................................................................................................. 24 (4) Completion of Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 26 2 Preconditions for Education Specialist Programs: All Added Authorization ............................................................ 27 PRECONDITIONS FOR INTERN PROGRAM ................................................................................................................ 15 (1) Bachelor's Degree Requirement.......................................................................................................................... 15 (2) Subject Matter Requirement............................................................................................................................... 16 (3) Pre-Service Requirement ..................................................................................................................................... 16 (4) Professional Development Plan .......................................................................................................................... 17 (5) Supervision of Interns .......................................................................................................................................... 19 (6) Assignment and Authorization ............................................................................................................................ 20 (7) Participating Districts .......................................................................................................................................... 20 (8) Early Program Completion Option ...................................................................................................................... 20 (9) Length of Validity of the Intern Certificate.......................................................................................................... 21 (10) Non-Displacement of Certificated Employees .................................................................................................. 21 (11) Justification of Internship Program ................................................................................................................... 21 (12) Bilingual Language Proficiency .......................................................................................................................... 22 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Signature Page……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………60 SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PACIFIC OAKS Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School has played a crucial role in the development of early childhood education in the U.S. since 1945. Our faculty have developed innovative curriculum and tools that are widely used in early childhood and teacher training programs—both in the U.S. and throughout the world. Pacific Oaks established the anti-bias curriculum that has now been implemented in schools across the United States and is often required reading in early childhood teacher training courses. Our bachelor’s and master’s programs emphasize pioneering approaches to childhood development, such as learning-through-play, experiential learning, and Trauma and STEAM specializations for those earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. Meeting the necessary credentialing requirements for the state of California, graduates of programs in the School of Education are prepared to find fulfilling careers in public or private institutions. 3 The School of Education is among three primary departments offering two preliminary credentialing options, Multiple Subject and Education Specialist, at the main Pasadena campus and in Fall of 2017 at the San Jose branch campus. There are multiple options for candidates who wish to pursue a teaching credential online or on-ground, while also obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a Master’s degree in Education. Degree options can be earned while concurrently working toward a Multiple Subject, Education Specialist, or a dual credential at the BA level. Candidates can also pursue a standalone Multiple Subject or Education Specialist credential. In 2019, the Pacific Oaks College SOE became an Institution of Higher Education (IHE) on a Residency Grant in partnership with Achieve Kids and several other nonpublic school partners. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MISSION The Pacific Oaks School of Education, aligned with the Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School mission, is committed to excellence in preparing professional educators who are reflective practitioners dedicated to developing a deep understanding of diversity grounded in human development and who value children and their place in society. The School of Education as a learning community places high value on cultural competencies, both theoretical and in practical application, promoting inclusion and antidiscrimination. Teacher preparation is grounded in cultivating learning experiences that promote inquiry