Credentialed teachers traditionally came from college and university-based programs that put students through a rigorous training program that include subject proficiency, education and pedagogy classes, and supervised student teaching. In an effort to assist school districts in finding qualified candidates, alternative routes to credentials have been developed.
Our program is designed for teachers wishing to complete their California Preliminary Credential while teaching full-time. ESI is a two year program for Special Education credentials in which interns gain expertise in teaching through coaching, suppprt and by completing coursework each year. Teachers are employed as interns in Special Education classrooms during the day while attending credential classes two evenings per week.
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Scholarships Available!!!!!!
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Scholarships Available!!!!!!
Contact Program for Information
Apply Here: https://laserfiche.mcoe.org/Forms/esi
Contacts:
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Karla Paul Opens a New Window.
Coordinator, Credentialing Programs
Phone (209) 381-6614 Fax: 381-6774
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Administrative Secretary
Phone (209) 381-5976 Fax: 381-6774
Physical Address:
MCOE Downtown Professional Development Center
1715 Canal Street, 3rd Floor
Merced CA 95340
Office Hours: M-F 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mailing Address:
Merced County Office of Education
632 W. 13th Street
Merced, CA 95341
In Partnership with
Tulare County Office of Education
