Child Development Permits

Individuals applying for a Child Development Permit must submit a completed application packet consisting of all of the following:

NOTE: All documents must have an original "wet" ink signature.

1. A $100.00 Cashier’s check or Money order is payable to the CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing).
2. A completed 41-4 Application for Credential form.
3. A completed 41-4 LS Request for Life Scan form.
4. A copy of the Live Scan request form was returned to you by the fingerprint technician.  Fingerprinting must be completed before applying through MCOE.  To schedule an appointment and fee information for fingerprinting through MCOE please call (209) 381-6661.  
5. Official transcripts showing required semester units, and appropriate degree, for credential/permit. All completed coursework must be passed with a grade of “C” or better, per California Administrative Code Title 5, Section 80454. The university accreditation must be accepted by CTC. E-scripts are accepted, however, they must be emailed directly by the university/college or e-script service provider to Tina Schultz-Credential Specialist at tschultz@mcoe.org
6. Verification of Experience Form verifying employment signed by your employer or a letter from the employer on official letterhead.
7. Apply for a Certificate of Clearance. This is a separate application and fee that is filed with CTC. This document is needed for the issuance of a Temporary County Certificate.
8. A completed Master Teacher Specialization Designation Form if qualifying under option 1 for Master Teacher. 

Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Director Permits can be renewed online

1. Be sure to set your computer to allow pop-ups from this website.
2. Select - Online Services for Educators.
3. Select - Educator Page.
4. Make corrections to personal information if necessary and SAVE.
5. Select – NEXT.
6. Locate the document under the header RENEW YOUR DOCUMENT. Set the indicator to – YES next to the title of your Child        Development Permit.  It should be highlighted in yellow.
7. Select – COMPLETE above the yellow highlighted area.
8. Follow the prompts to complete the process.   

The Associate Teacher permit is renewable only ONCE.  The holder must complete at least 15 semester units towards the Teacher Permit. 

Individuals applying for a Child Development Permit must submit a completed application packet consisting of all of the following:

NOTE: All documents must have an original "wet" ink signature.

1. A $100.00 Cashier’s check or Money order payable to the CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing). 
2.  A completed 41-4 Application for Credential form.
3.  Official transcripts of those transcripts show the required 15-semester units. All completed coursework must be passed with a grade of “C” or better, per California Administrative Code Title 5, Section 80454. The university accreditation must be accepted by CTC. E-scripts are accepted, however, they must be emailed directly by the university/college or e-script service provider to Tina Schultz, Credential Specialist at: tschultz@mcoe.org  

NOTE: Completion of units is mandatory for renewal of the Associate Teacher Permit. If an individual completed less than the required 15-semester units of coursework for renewal, there is NO option for an emergency permit or extension. The CTC will not make exceptions. The only available option for the individual is to downgrade to an Assistant Permit.
 

The Assistant Permit can be renewed upon completion of 105 hours of Professional Growth. 

Individuals applying for a Child Development Permit must submit a completed application packet consisting of all of the following:

NOTE: All documents must have an original "wet" ink signature.
1.    A $100.00 Cashier’s check or Money order payable to the CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing).
2.    A completed 41-4 Application for Credential form.

Individuals applying for a Child Development Permit must submit a completed application packet consisting of all of the following:

NOTE: All documents must have an original "wet" ink signature.

1. A $100.00 Cashier’s check or Money order payable to the CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing)
2. A completed 41-4 Application for Credential form.
3. Official Transcripts of those transcripts showing required semester units, appropriate degree, or credential. All completed coursework must be passed with a grade of "C" or better, per California Administrative Code Title 5, Section 80454. The university accreditation must be accepted by CTC.  E-scripts are accepted, however, they must be emailed directly by the university/college or e-script service provider to Tina Schultz, Credential Specialist at: tschultz@mcoe.org
4. If applicable, an original Verification of Experience and/or Master Teacher Specialization Designation.
5. No further fingerprinting is required if your fingerprint status with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing is complete.