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Program Requirements

Students enrolled in the Induction/Clear Credential program must meet and maintain the following requirements during their program. 

1. GPA Requirement
   Students must receive a grade of “B” or higher in all program courses.
2. Main Full-Time Teacher Status
   The candidate must be employed as the full-time teacher of record who instructs and assesses students for a minimum of 4 hours per day of instructional time, totaling at least 20 hours per week, with at least five of the hours with the same group of students at a California-based school or school utilizing California State Standards — public, private or charter.
3. Induction Early Completion Proof
   For early completion option only — students must have at least three years of documentable teaching experience as teacher of record, have positive administrator recommendations, and have a minimum of 20 hours of professional development for each of three sections of the , for a total of at least 60 hours of professional development.
4. Clear Credential Candidate Information Form
   Students must complete the .
5. Apply for California Clear Credential
   Once students have passed induction courses with a “B-” or higher, they must apply through the School of Education in order to be formally recommended for their clear credential. Students must complete the following steps:
   1. Complete final Clear Credential Candidate (CCC) Survey
   2. Meet with a 51���� credential analyst
      • Make an appointment with a credential analyst in the School of Education by calling (562) 903-4843.
      • Pay application processing fee (check payable to 51����).
      • Bring the following documents:
        1. Approved Induction Progress Monitoring Document
        2. Approved Evidence of Growth Chart
        3. Approved Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
      • Additional documents may be required as indicated on the CCC’s California preliminary credential.
   3. Pay online application fee to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.