Clear, Professional, or Professional Clear Credentials and 30-Day Emergency Substitute Permits MUST be renewed on-line.
Please note, this process is not available for all credentials. Only Visa or MasterCard debit/credit card payments are accepted online.
Guide to Renewing Your Credential On-Line
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please Call For An Appointment So That We Can Better Serve You!
Mariel Washburn
Human Resources/Credential Technician
(831) 466-5758
Christine Caldwell-Holden
Human Resources/Credential Technician
(831) 466-5753
Santa Cruz County Office Credential Department Services:
- Register teaching and service credentials
- Evaluate transcripts for California Certification
- Process Child Development Permits
- Advise out-of-state teachers regarding California Certification
- Advise teachers regarding requirements for additional certification
- Process new and renewal applications
- Provide applications, Professional Growth Booklets, and available registration booklets for CBEST, CTEL, CSET/SSAT Subject Matter, PRAXIS, and RICA (see websites below).
California Credential Information Web Sites:
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Website:
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/
Email address: credentials@ctc.ca.gov
The web site has credential information, downloadable credential applications, information leaflets, Professional Growth Booklets
Credential Testing Web Sites:
- ALL BELOW EXAM INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH:
www.ctcexams.nesinc.com - CBEST test
1-916-928-4001 - CSET & SSAT
1-916-928-4003 - CTEL test (CLAD/BCLAD authorization)
1-916-928-4002 - RICA
1-916-928-4004
- PRAXIS test information and registration
1-800-772-9476
https://www.ets.org/praxis