Overview & Welcome

Welcome

We are pleased that you have joined our community of learners: credential candidates, school site and university supervisors, school site and district administrators, and the teaching faculty at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB).

We assist candidates in becoming reflective, collegial professionals who exercise values of social justice, collaboration, and democracy in education. Our PK-3 ECE Specialist Credential program is designed to encompass both the practical teaching component (field practicum) and the curriculum component (coursework) allowing the opportunity to immediately implement methods and strategies. Please note that the information in the handbook is subject to change without notice.

This handbook is intended to provide an overview of the credential programs and to serve as a resource. Candidates agree to abide by the policies described in this handbook as a condition of participation in the CSUEB PK-3 ECE Specialist Credential Program.  

 

Preliminary Credential 

The PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential is primarily designed for persons who wish to teach young children in grades PK through 3.  This credential focuses on developmentally appropriate practices and candidates are expected to design, implement, and facilitate learning activities throughout this grade span which engage students according to their developmental level and value each child’s cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, and cultural experiences, and other relevant background characteristics, assets, and abilities as well as any area(s) of special needs. 

The Program includes foundational coursework in educational psychology, working with diverse populations, teaching English language learners, and teaching students with special needs; a full complement of discipline-based methods courses; and two semesters of student teaching in elementary schools within the university’s service area. NOTE: You need to apply to and be accepted by both the Department and the University to be accepted to the program. 

 

Clear Credential 

Preliminary credentialed teachers have five years to complete an approved induction program to earn their clear credential. Please see for more information.

 

Expectations of all CSUEB credential candidates:

  1. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all program coursework;
  2. Use of standard American English;
  3. Compliance with all statutory requirements of teacher credentialing by the State of California including but not limited to:
    1. Possessing appropriate undergraduate degree and 
    2. Reading Instruction Competence Assessment () requirements 
    3. Up to date paperwork.
  4. Basic technology literacy, including;
    1. Use of GoReact video app;
    2. Use of Time2Track app;
  5. Exhibit the ability to successfully meet the (TPEs). The TPEs represent the skills all teachers must possess in order to educate all of California students.
  6. Successful teaching experience in the field; and
  7. Professional behavior at all times
    1. Adhere to the National Education Association’s ;
    2. Exercise professional, respectful, and positive behavior;
    3. Demonstrate cooperation, collegiality, and flexibility;
    4. Receive feedback and suggestions genially; and
  8. Active participation in course and field work;
  9. Check your Horizon email daily as this email will be used for all CSUEB communication: Horizon.csueastbay.edu  (enter your net ID and password) 
  10. Check Canvas for your course syllabi and information.
  11. Maintain current contact information. Be sure to inform CSUEB’s enrollment office of any changes to their name, address, contact telephone, etc. Specific steps and forms related to student records can be found online at: . Failure to do so may impact one’s field placement and delay one’s credential.

Failure to adhere to these standards may result in dismissal.

Academic Accommodations

CSUEB provides academic accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Counselors determine accommodations on an individual basis after reviewing current professional documentation and meeting with the individual. The purpose of such accommodations is to provide equal access to classroom programs and campus activities in a manner consistent with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, associated California laws and regulations, and CSU policy.  Please contact for more information.