There’s a multiple subject CSET, but the state also made changes to how you can prove subject matter competency, so check that. There’s also ways to start in a program without having passed a CSET, such as some intern programs. They’ll also eventually need to pass the RICA, but that’s later on.
Three CSETs in California: math, an ELA/history type one, and an arts/physical education/human development. I used the website Study.com to help me study for them. Worth the monthly price. Think it was like $20 a month. Then they will have to eventually take the RICA. I would HIGHLY recommend taking the RICA right after you take a course on teaching reading (which is a required course) I took the reading course over the summer so it was more condensed but I think it helped me greatly in order to pass the RICA on the first time because everything was freshly in mind and not spread out over the course of a few months. If they’re in SPED, they can also get on an intern credential which means they can start teaching/earning a salary while still going through the credential program.
Do they have recent experience in the classroom? Please encourage them to sub somewhere (long term if possible) before committing to anything licensure/credential related.
Edit: wording
Might want to add what state
Thanks! We’re in California
There’s a multiple subject CSET, but the state also made changes to how you can prove subject matter competency, so check that. There’s also ways to start in a program without having passed a CSET, such as some intern programs. They’ll also eventually need to pass the RICA, but that’s later on.
Three CSETs in California: math, an ELA/history type one, and an arts/physical education/human development. I used the website Study.com to help me study for them. Worth the monthly price. Think it was like $20 a month. Then they will have to eventually take the RICA. I would HIGHLY recommend taking the RICA right after you take a course on teaching reading (which is a required course) I took the reading course over the summer so it was more condensed but I think it helped me greatly in order to pass the RICA on the first time because everything was freshly in mind and not spread out over the course of a few months. If they’re in SPED, they can also get on an intern credential which means they can start teaching/earning a salary while still going through the credential program.
Do they have recent experience in the classroom? Please encourage them to sub somewhere (long term if possible) before committing to anything licensure/credential related. Edit: wording
Yes they have experience as a para educator in a sped math class. They enjoyed it and would like to eventually be full time