Professional Clear Education Specialist
Credentials

Candidates in the Professional Clear Education Specialist Credential have 5 years in which to complete the program after the issuance of their Preliminary Credential. During those five years, candidates must complete all program requirements approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Professional Clear Education Specialist Credentials consist of specializations in the following areas:

• Early Childhood Special Education: (birth to pre-K only): children eligible
  for early intervention, special education, and/or related services under federal law.
• Mild/Moderate Disabilities: (K-12, including adults): learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, other health impaired, and emotional disturbance.
• Moderate/Severe Disabilities: (K-12, including adults): autism, cognitive impairment, deaf-blindness, emotional disturbance, and multiple disabilities.
• Physical & Health Impairments: (0-22): orthopedically impaired, other health impaired, traumatic brain injury, multiple disabilities.
• Visual Impairments: (0-22): blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind.