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BREAKING NEWS! No more CBEST or coursework reviews required to meet the basic skills requirement!

SB 153 (signed June 29th and effective immediately) eliminates the basic skills requirement (BSR) for teaching credentials that require a bachelors degree or higher. A bachelors degree from an accredited university will now satisfy the BSR without exams or coursework reviews. More details can be found here -

www.ctc.ca.gov

Garden Grove Unified School District was awarded a nearly $12 million state grant through the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) to fund eight Community Schools over the next five years. The CCSPP supports schools’ efforts to partner with community agencies and local government to align community resources to improve student outcomes.

GGUSD’s eight Community Schools include Eisenhower Elementary School, Heritage Computer Science Academy, Newhope Elementary School, Russell Elementary Language Academy, Doig Intermediate School, Fitz Intermediate Language Academy, and Los Amigos and Santiago high schools.

GREAT NEWS🌟: GGUSD was awarded a nearly $12 million grant through the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) to fund eight Community Schools over the next five years.👏Community Schools focus on partnering with community agencies and local government to align community resources to improve student outcomes.🎓📚 We are so excited about the transformational work happening at our Community Schools!🏫🎒 To learn more about our Community Schools initiatives, visit https://ggusd.us/news/ggusd-to-receive-nearly-12-million-grant-for-community-schools

CalTeach at UCI will host a virtual workshop titled Pathways to Teaching today, 5/8 at 2pm. Drop in to learn more about the pathways for math and science majors. Zoom ID: 9615 6997 333

Future Educators - Are you interested in a unique opportunity to live on a university campus and take a class with other community college students? Check out the Summer Scholars Transfer Institute (SSTI) offered by Santa Ana College on the campus of the University of California, Irvine (UCI).

SSTI provides SAC/SCC students with the opportunity to take a 3 unit community college general education class while living in the dorms at UCI during the summer. The only cost to the student is the cost of the class and textbooks (CA Promise Grant will apply for eligible students).

Sound interesting? Please check out the details and apply as soon as possible. Space is still available!

Are you going to be a full-time college student next school year?
Looking to work while you’re in school? Apply to be a College Tutor at Orange County’s first California Exemplary School District! Make an impact in your community by mentoring students and supporting learning all while working in a positive environment! Apply today by visiting bit.ly/AVID_Tutor today!

The Google Generative AI Educators course teaches educators how to use generative AI to save time, enhance lessons, and more.

Google and MIT launch a free generative AI course for teachers

Thanks to all the Future Educators, members, and other SAC students who join our field trip to the today. It was a powerful reminder of how we must work collectively to dismantle systems of hate and oppression and to be agents of change in the world.

Hey Future Educators! Welcome to the Spring 2024 semester! If you are new to SAC, continuing, or about to graduate/transfer, we hope your semester is off to a great start. We have lots of great activities and events planned to support your academic and professional development. Check out our latest list of events and sign up quick!

www.sac.edu/teachered

Register today for these courses designed for Future Educators! If you need assistance selecting classes or registering for Spring 2024, please contact the Center for Teacher Education (714) 564-6352 to schedule an appointment to speak with a Counselor.

Register now for these awesome Spring 2024 classes at SAC for Future Educators!

On Saturday, November 18th 2023, Santa Ana College will host the 27th Annual Road to Teaching Conference presented by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. Go to www.sac.edu/rttc for more info!

SAC is now recruiting students for our Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program! Our inaugural cohort will start this Spring, and selected students will be offered a paid apprenticeship position at one of our Child Development Lab Schools.
Interested students should complete the application (see link on flyer) to get details on the upcoming Zoom Information sessions.

Welcome to Fall 2023! The Center for Teacher Education is here to serve and support you as you start your journey here at SAC! Here are our events for the semester. SAVE the DATE - Nov. 18 for our annual Road to Teaching Conference and stay tuned for a BIG announcement on our confirmed keynote speaker! See story for more!

Hey Future Educators! Looking for Fall 2023 classes? Check out this options and register today! Need help with registration or selecting the right classes? Contact us! Info in bio.

Looking for Fall 2023 courses to explore careers in Education or to prepare you to become a teacher? Check out the amazing opportunities available . Spaces are still available. Registration is open NOW. Fall semester starts Aug 21st.

Calling all past and present CA transfer students! Help state leaders improve the college transfer process by completing this 4-minute survey (https://bit.ly/3p5JQuH). Your perspective is critical to our success.

“Districts have struggled to find teachers for hard-to-fill jobs like special education, science, math and bilingual education for years. The lack of new candidates is making those shortages worse.

Finding bilingual teachers with bilingual authorizations — a specialized credential required to teach English language learners — has become increasingly difficult.”

Number of new California teacher credentials declines after seven years of increases A seven-year increase in the number of new teacher credentials issued by the state of California ended last year with a 16% decline, exacerbating the state’s ongoing teacher shortage.

Tomorrow! Click below to register.

During this conversation our speakers will go over:
• How to support students’ mental health amid the challenges of the pandemic
• What must be done to diversify the school leadership pipeline
• Ensuring students leave the K-12 school system with precisely what they need to succeed
• How to support Black women school leaders once they take the helm of leadership
• And more!

Black Women Superintendents Leading With Excellence - The Education Trust Join The Education Trust and the School Superintendents Association (AASA) for Black Women Superintendents Leading With…

To our nation’s hardworking librarians —

You share words with the world, and as we close out National Library Week, I want to share two words with you: Thank you.

COMMENTARY: Gov. Newsom’s love letter to librarians California's governor pays tribute to librarians and the impact they have on students and communities.

The credential will authorize graduates to teach all subjects in a general education classroom setting and to team teach or to regroup students across classrooms, in pre-kindergarten (PK) through 3rd grade.

CSU Set to Offer Early Childhood Teaching Credential | CSU New PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential aims to equip teachers with the necessary knowledge and tools to educate California’s youngest learners.

ATTENTION: On Friday, April 14th the Center for Teacher Education will be hosting a HIRING EVENT for student-facing jobs in the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD). The event will include presentations provided by SAUSD Human Resources administrators on open positions, resume and interview tips, and funding opportunities for district employees. RSVP required. See post and story for link to register.

https://form.jotform.com/230645434866058

If you are completing your AA/AAT or a certificate this Spring or Summer, please be aware of the deadline to submit a graduation petition. The petition should be completed with a SAC Counselor and submitted by the stated deadline. Need help? Stop by or contact the Center for Teacher Education.

Did you apply to CSU for Fall 2023? Check out this post for details and next steps. Call us or stop by if you have questions.

Are you looking to make a difference with your career? Check out all these great courses we have planned starting next month for aspiring educators. Swipe through to see all the open sections. Need help selecting the right classes for your specific career path? Contact the Center for Teacher Education - 714-564-6352 for help!

6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2023 A messaging platform that translates for you, a daily curation of current events, the one that writes essays for you, and more.

Check out these Spring 2023 course offerings for Future Educators! Register now via Self-Service and contact us if you have questions or need assistance.

Happy Holidays from the SAC Transfer Programs faculty and staff! Hope you have a restful break and we look forward to serving you in 2023!

Great opportunity for those who work with Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD).

The Santa Ana Unified School District’s “Grow Your Own” Initiative with Special Education Teacher Program at Chapman University Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies is proud to partner with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) to launch the “Grow Your Own” Special Education Teacher Program. The initiative allows SAUSD classified employees to pursue a master’s degree and a teacher cred...

Congrats to all the 2023 OC Teachers of the Year!

Top educators of 2023 honored at Orange County Teachers of the Year dinner The 2023 Orange County Teachers of the Year finalists are Ben Case, Tracy Dawson, Dr. Emily Liu, Jill Summerhays, Jamie Morgan and Sergio Sanabria. “The rewards of teaching” was the theme for the 2…

It's TEACHER GRANT time! Here's the link for the 30-sec application: https://bit.ly/calrtagrants1022
Use the money for your classroom ... no strings! Deadline to register is Oct 26 then we'll randomly select 35 teachers and notify you via email. This is the second of three programs this school year.

Questions about this or anything related to CalRTA ... reach us at [email protected]. Good luck!