CTC Common Standard 2 Candidate Recruitment and Support
Candidates are recruited and supported in all educator preparation programs to ensure their success.
The missions of both the University and the College of Social Sciences and Education provide the foundation for the EPP’s approach to developing equitable educational leaders. CSUB is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and our educator candidate diversity demographics closely align with the local communities we serve. The SSE Education Council was developed to allow the education leadership team opportunities to discuss and plan for clear programmatic and operational support for all aspects of candidate recruitment and support across programs. The Credential Office committee meets monthly to share and discuss best practices for consistent advising and support as candidates progress through their programs.
CSUB and the educator programs offer myriad recruitment opportunities for applicants. We recognize the need to increase the representation of both male and Black educators and work specifically to develop interest in education through our partnership with the CSU Center for Transformational Educator Preparation Programs, Project BEST and our new Black Educators Teacher Residency program beginning in spring 2022. Teacher Residency Programs support collaboration between CSUB and local districts to purposefully increase educator diversity and alignment with the local communities they serve.
For our preliminary credential programs, undergraduate pathways IBEST for multiple subjects and ITEP for special education credentials provide early access to undergraduates preparing for careers in education. We have five subject matter waiver programs to provide pathways for single subject students (Art, English, Math, Social Sciences, and World Languages: Spanish). Representatives from each undergraduate program are members of the university Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC). Collaborative efforts between the undergraduate advisors and credential advisors allow for consistency in the pathways for applicants and admitted candidates.
Programs leading to an advanced credential or an added authorization follow a similar pathway to advise and assist candidates. Information sessions are held each semester to provide program guidance and support the application process. Admission committees meet regularly to review applications and determine admission status. The admission advisors send an admission status email to each applicant. Applicants may be fully admitted, conditionally admitted, exceptionally admitted, or denied admission. Applicants without full application submission packets are placed on hold and advised as to next steps by the admissions advisor.
Programs provide orientation for new candidates and offer the opportunity to meet with their advisor and connect with the placement coordinator to facilitate ease of course registration and clinical practice placements. During the program, faculty and staff are available via email, in-person, and during Zoom office hours. Faculty advisors for each program connect with candidates to complete and revise program plans and provide support. Each campus has a clinical practice coordinator who handles district placements and communicates directly with each candidate. University supervisors serve as the primary contact for candidates while in clinical practice placements. If a candidate is struggling in their program, an improvement plan is created and additional support and guidance is provided to the candidate by the faculty member and program director. Candidates needing additional support and guidance while completing the CalAPA or CalTPA many contact the APA/TPA Coordinator for additional support as needed.
Completion of all credential requirements is verified at the program level by the admissions advisor. Candidates are contacted during their final term via email to confirm completion or to advise the candidate regarding any missing requirements. Candidates are advised to submit their completed applications to the credential analyst for final verification and recommendation for their appropriate credential.
EPP unit surveys are conducted during the first and final term of a candidate’s tenure in their respective program. Data from the unit survey are shared with the programs and during EPP meetings. Best practices are discussed between programs to improve recruitment, advising, and support.
Based on SB-820 flexibilities for educator credentialing, collaboration and support between CSUB and our district partners for educator retention increased. To support new teacher retention and Induction programs, CSUB faculty and administrators offered training for district leadership and mentors. Support for CalTPA completion for CSUB completers was offered by the TPA Coordinator and TPA Lead Assessor. RICA support was provided by CSUB faculty.
CANDIDATE SUPPORT FLOWCHART
TABLE OF PERSONNEL AND POSITIONS TO SUPPORT CANDIDATES
UNIVERSITY WIDE SUPPORTS FOR CANDIDATES
We also have a wide array of support available for candidates and completers through
university programming.
Center for Career Education and Community Engagement (CECE)
Evidence is available through Program Review