Overview
 The Reading Certificate Program is designed to help credentialed teachers meet local, state, and federal requirements that ensure that all pupils have fair access to high-quality education with a foundation in reading. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) serves as the approving agency and issuer of the Reading Certificate.
The Reading Certificate Program represents the first half of the courses required to obtain the CCTC-approved Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential.
What are the requirements to begin the Reading Certificate Program?
- Possess a valid California teaching credential
- Complete a minimum of three years of full-time service in public schools or private schools at the time of recommendation for the Reading Certificate
- Pass the CBEST
What if I do not meet the requirements?
You may still earn a Reading Certificate from UC Irvine Extension. This certificate is issued by UC Irvine Extension.
What courses are required for the program?
Approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the Reading Certificate consists of 6 courses totaling 18 units. All coursework must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
What other requirements are there to receive the Reading Certificate?
- Complete all required coursework with a grade of B or better.
- Call for an appointment with a credential counselor. The counselor will need the following documents in order to prepare the credential recommendation:
- Completed credential application (obtain from credential analyst or download from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website www.ctc.ca.gov); please include an email address that is not an AOL or a School District email address
- ONE official sealed transcript reflecting grades for all required courses (to request an official transcript, call UC Irvine Extension Records at 949-824-5418)
- Photocopy of the CBEST card
- Photocopy of valid California teaching credential
- Official verification from the employing school district of 3 years of full-time employment on a valid California teaching credential
- A valid credit or debit card will be necessary to make payment directly to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing via CCTC website (you will receive email instructions after your application has been submitted by the credential analyst)
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How do I prove to my school district that I will be receiving the certificate?
Once all required documents are submitted and the credential analyst has processed your certificate recommendation for the State, you will receive an email requesting payment from the CCTC. After payment is received and the CCTC completes your application process you will receive a second email confirming the payment for your certificate. You can use this email as verification for your district that your certificate is being processed. The certificate document will be mailed/or emailed to you several days later.
Available formats
The Reading Certificate Program is available Onsite and Online to meet the needs of school communities.
- Onsite courses
UC Irvine Extension can provide individual courses, specialized in-services, or the entire Reading Certificate Program onsite at schools, district professional development centers or other venues at reduced costs. Onsite courses cover a number of topics critical to increasing teachers’ skill sets and reading achievement of pupils and can be tailored to unique demands of the school being served.
- Online courses
Courses are also available Online to meet the needs of schools in remote areas and are 100% instructor-led. Participants have the convenience and flexibility of learning from home or the office.
Advisory Board/Instructor Committee
- Shannon Chollman, Corona Norco USD
- Lesley Clear, UC Irvine Extension
- Marina Michalski, Anaheim Union High SD
- Diane Shimoda, Anaheim City SD (retired)
- Tammy Steel, Westminster SD
- Tina Witmer, Ascend Leadership & Learning, LLC.
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