Rebecca Seher, Project Director, Credential Services
seher_rebecca@lacoe.edu       562.922.6798
Mailing address: Rebecca Seher, Project Director
LACOE CWD/ROP - ECW, 9300 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242

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HOW TO “CLEAR” A DESIGNATED SUBJECTS TEACHING CREDENTIAL

For Adult Education and Career Technical Education (CTE) Credentials:

STEP 1 - Know the expiration date of your Preliminary Credential.
The “Clear” process is for applicants holding a PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL and:
       Are at a date 9 months prior to the Preliminary Credential expiration date

• Provide Official Transcripts of professional preparation coursework (Official transcripts are original documents, not copies; sealed or unsealed originals are accepted.)
  • FOR PART-TIME – verification of completion of:
    1. Level 1 course within the first 2 years of the Preliminary Credential issue date
    2. Health Education for Teachers – an approved (1) unit course, within 5 years of issue date
    3. CPR certification for infant, child, and adult, valid anytime within the 5 years
  • FOR FULL-TIME – verification of completion of:
    1. Level 1 course within the first 2 years of the Preliminary Credential issue date
    2. Level 2 course within 5 years of the Preliminary Credential issue date
    3. Health Education for Teachers – an approved (1) unit course, within 5 years of issue date
    4. CPR certification for infant, child, and adult, valid anytime within the 5 years (provide copy of front and back of CPR card) ONLINE CPR COURSE NOT ACCEPTED.
    5. U.S. Constitution test – or U.S. history course specifically covering the Colonial period within 5 years of issue date

STEP 2 - Go to the LACOROP website to download a “Clear” application packet or click here.

• Complete the “Clear” application packet, with supporting documentation. Do not mail incomplete packets. Incomplete packets will be returned to you.
• KEEP A COPY OF ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED

STEP 3 - Mail the completed application packet, with fees, to Credential Services.

• Fees
  • $80 money order or cashier’s check payable to LACOE (this fee is NON-REFUNDABLE)
  • $55 money order or cashier’s check payable to The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
  • Available option: Appointment $50 money order or cashier’s check made payable to LACOE (this fee is NON-REFUNDABLE) Must call in advance – No walk-ins.