Credentialing
Persons wishing to substitute teach in Merced County must first be cleared through the Merced County Office of Education by visiting Shannon Espinosa, Credential Analyst. This may require applying for a credential or permit, or completing fingerprint and TB clearance if a credential is already held.
Shannon can provide the following services:
- Issue credential applications and renewal forms, and assist applicants with the application process for all credential types including:
- K-12 teaching and services credentials
- Substitute permits
- Vocational and Adult Education credentials
- Child Development permits
All completed applications are forwarded to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing on the applicant's behalf.
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Provide advice and assistance on any credential issues.
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Answer credentialing questions for teachers and administrators employed in Merced County and others seeking credential information.
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Assist credentialed teachers from other states or countries with California certification requirements and the application process.
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Exam schedules for all major exams are available in the Credentialing office.
If you are employed by a public school in Merced County, or are seeking employment, it is strongly recommended to submit all credential applications to Credential Analyst, Shannon Espinosa, for processing. The only applications she cannot process are for those completing their initial K-12
teaching or services credential who have completed a program in California.
For any of the services listed above, please contact:
Shannon Espinosa, Credential Analyst
Merced County Office of Education
632 W. 13th Street, Bldg. C-2
Merced, CA 95341
Phone: (209) 381-6633
Fax: (209) 381-6768
Email: sespinosa@mcoe.org
- Appointments for substitutes will be available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. by contacting Shannon Espinosa at the above number. All other services (not including substitute services) will be available on a walk-in basis Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For a list of the new service schedule, click on Credential Service Hours.
- For information on substitute teachers, click on Substitute Teacher Requirements and Substitute Procedure.
- Click on Substitute Schedule FAQ for answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the change in the service schedule.
- To go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, click on www.ctc.ca.gov
- For information regarding the teacher credentialing process, teacher preparation programs, financial aid, and teaching jobs, click on www.teachcalifornia.org