Bilingual Authorization Request (add-on)

Applying for a Bilingual Authorization

(must hold appropriate valid prerequisite teaching credential)

Individuals that complete a Bilingual Authorization program or a combination of program course work and bilingual examinations must be recommended by their Commission-approved Bilingual Authorization program sponsor and complete the application and payment online. Individuals that pass all the required CSET: World Languages subtests and meet the requirements below may apply directly to the Commission. For more information visit the CTC website.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPLICATION FOR CREDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION

ADDING BILINGUAL AUTHORIZATION

The submission of the Application for Credential Recommendation (includes all required documentation) initiates a program evaluation and the formal credential recommendation by a Credential Analyst to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (C.T.C.). Eligibility for a credential recommendation is based upon completion of all components of your program.  The results of the program evaluation will be sent to the e-mail address provided on the Application for Credential Recommendation.

RECOMMENDATION PROCESS

Once the credential has been recommended you will receive an email from the CTC requesting you to pay the $102.50 application processing fee and complete the Personal and Professional Fitness questionnaire. Fee payment must be made within 90 days of the recommendation date or CTC will cancel the recommendation. A few days after making your payment, CTC will forward a payment confirmation number to you. Provided that there are no extenuating circumstances, CTC will then send you an e-mail confirming that the credential has been granted. You will receive one additional e-mail notice which will provide the details of your credential. This final notice is the one you will use for employment purposes. Your credential and all information pertaining to such will appear as granted on the CTC website.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Prepare your documents. Gather and scan your documents listed below and have them ready to upload.
• Approximate processing times is three weeks, however this may increase during peak volume processing times.
• You will be kept informed of your application status via email (make sure to check your spam and/or junk mail). If additional documentation is required, you will be notified via email by the Credential Office and/or the commission.

Questions?
Please contact the COE Program Admissions and Credential Unit (PACU) @ 310-243-3525.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all credential requirements are successfully completed prior to or at the time of submission of the Application for Credential Recommendation.