California Teacher Credentialing Changes Quiz

What alternative method can teacher candidates use to demonstrate proficiency instead of taking the CBEST?

• Completing a teaching internship

• Earning a B or better in relevant college coursework

• Passing a national standardized test

• Submitting a portfolio of teaching experiences

Which of the following is NOT an eligible course to fulfill the reading requirement?

• Literature

• Critical Thinking

• Philosophy

• Biology

For single subject credentials, what must the academic major be in?

• A subject defined in the statute

• A subject related to physical education

• Any subject of choice

• A subject related to liberal arts

What assessment must multiple subject teachers still take?

• California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)

• Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)

• California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)

• Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

What should individuals interested in becoming substitute teachers do according to the video?

• Call their local county education department

• Submit an application to the state education board

• Enroll in a teacher preparation program

• Contact their local school principal