Designated Subjects CTE and Special Subjects Bridge - Track B

• Curriculum development and instructional planning skills related to developing occupational oriented knowledge and skills in developing lesson plans
• Strategies for planning instruction, which is relevant to the diverse needs of students and various occupations
• Classroom management strategies to develop and maintain a safe and effective learning environment
• Concepts surrounding the CTE and Special Subject professions with highlights touching on the legal and ethical issues in the field

This is an unconventional credential in that you must secure a job prior to earning the credential. Thus, candidates for this credential must currently hold a teaching position in the K-12 or adult public school system or have a verified offer of employment as a classroom teacher that requires the DS credential.

To get started, enroll in the first course, EDUC X427 Orientation for Designated Subjects Credential Program.

Prior to enrolling in the Orientation, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

CTE Requirements:

• A teaching job or offer of employment that requires the DS credential.
• Hold a Clear Single or Multiple Subject credential with an EL Authorization (Preliminary credential holders do not qualify for the "Bridge" program).
• Three years of verified work experience* in the industry sector you would like to teach. (One year of recent, general K-12 teaching experience will count toward one year of the three-year requirement).

*Work experience must be verified on company letterhead, and must be signed and dated by the company Human Resources department or the appropriate hiring department. View a sample letter. The CTE credential is based on industry work experience; this must be actual work experience, not teaching the subject. For example, if you are hired to teach a course on how to become an electrician, you are required to verify that you have at least 3 years of experience working as an electrician.

Special Subjects Requirements:

• A teaching job or offer of employment that requires the DS credential.
• Hold a Clear Single or Multiple Subject credential with an EL Authorization (Preliminary credential holders do not qualify for the "Bridge" program).
• Four years of verified experience. For Special Subjects, the military experience must be recent. At least one year of the experience must be within the three-year period immediately preceding the issuance of the credential.
• Completion of a U.S. Constitution course or exam.
• Copy of Discharge Form (DD Form 214) or retirement certification, if applicable.

Experienced teachers holding a Clear Single or Multiple Subject credential with an EL authorization, and, who hold a current DS teaching position or have a verified employment offer that requires the DS Career Technical Education (CTE) or Special Subjects credential.

Industry sectors available for DS CTE credentials:

Agriculture and Natural Resources	Health Science and Medical Technology
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
Building and Construction Trades	Information and Communication Technology
Business and Finance	Education, Child Development, and Family Services
Manufacturing and Product Development	Marketing, Sales, and Service
Energy, Environment, and Utilities	Transportation
Public Services	Engineering and Architecture
Fashion and Interior Design

DS Special Subject credentials available:

Aviation Flight Instruction	Basic Military Drill
Aviation Ground Instruction	Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)