Special Education Clear Induction

Former program offering. For teachers admitted prior to Fall 2017.

For current program information, visit:

K-12 California Teacher Credentialing & Authorizations

New enrollment no longer available.

The information on this page pertains to teachers admitted to the Teacher Induction–Clear Credential program prior to Fall 2017 only, including:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Curriculum and Instruction (C&I)
Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

Program Curriculum

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Curriculum for teachers who were admitted to the Teacher Induction-Clear Credential: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program prior to Fall 2017.

Course Name & Number	Units
SPED Inquiry I: Collaboration and Support EDUC 837.75A	0.0
Positive Behavior Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) EDUC X 429.21A	4.0
SPED Inquiry II: Collaboration and Support EDUC 837.75B	0.0
Advanced Foundations and Methods of English Language: Literacy Development and Content Instruction EDUC X 437.77	4.5
Academic Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) EDUC X 429.22A	4.0
SPED Inquiry III: Collaboration and Support EDUC 837.75C	0.0
Advanced Study: Health Education for Teachers EDUC X 437.81	1.5
Effective Collaboration for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) EDUC X 429.23A	4.0
Education Specialist Portfolio Review EDUC 837.8	0.0
Characteristics of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)* EDUC X 429.20A	4.5

*Optional—Take the optional course to add the ASD authorization to your credential if you do not already have it. Most employers require the authorization.

Curriculum and Instruction (C&I)

Curriculum for teachers who were admitted to the Teacher Induction-Clear Credential: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program prior to Fall 2017.

Course Name & Number	Units
SPED Inquiry I: Collaboration and Support EDUC 837.75A	0.0
Advanced Pedagogy for Effective Teaching: Data-Driven Instruction EDUC X 437.74A	1.5
Project-Based Learning: Bridging Common Core and 21st Century Skills EDUC X 334	1.5
Advanced Study: Technology, Teaching and Learning in the K-12 Classroom EDUC X 437.65	1.5
Positive Behavior Supports for the K-12 Classroom EDUC X 437.68	1.5
SPED Inquiry II: Collaboration and Support EDUC 837.75B	0.0
Advanced Foundations and Methods of English Language: Literacy Development and Content Instruction EDUC X 437.77	4.5
Advanced Pedagogy for Effective Teaching: Backward Planning Design EDUC X 437.74B	1.5
SPED Inquiry III: Collaboration and Support EDUC 837.75C	0.0
Advanced Study: Health Education for Teachers EDUC X 437.81	1.5
Advanced Provisions and Strategies for Special Needs Learner Instruction EDUC X 437.79	4.5
Education Specialist Portfolio Review EDUC 837.8	0.0

Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

Curriculum for teachers who were admitted to the Teacher Induction-Clear Credential: Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program prior to Fall 2017.

Course Name & Number	Units
SPED Inquiry I: Collaboration and Support EDUC 837.75A	0.0
Educating and Supporting Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) through Collaborative Partnerships EDUC X 428.418	4.0
SPED Inquiry II: Collaboration and Support EDUC 837.75B	0.0
Advanced Foundations and Methods of English Language: Literacy Development and Content Instruction EDUC X 437.77	4.5
Supporting Positive Behavior and Peer Relations for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) EDUC X 428.423	4.0
SPED Inquiry III: Collaboration and Support EDUC 837.75C	0.0
Advanced Study: Health Education for Teachers EDUC X 437.81	1.5
Academic Strategies, Including Response to Intervention, for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) EDUC X 428.445	4.0
Education Specialist Portfolio Review EDUC 837.8	0.0
Language, Culture, and Inclusion for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) EDUC X 428.478	4.0