The Career Technical Education Credential (DSC CTE) allows candidates to teach in grades 12 and below and in classes organized primarily for adults, in career technical, trade or vocational courses. 

The CTE Full-year Credential Program is for candidates who hold a Preliminary DSC CTE credential OR a Preliminary Special Subjects (ROTC) credential. 

• If you do not possess either credential, please start at Step 1 below.
• If you possess a CTE Preliminary Credential and need to clear it, please go to Step 2

Preliminary Credential

Individuals first apply for a “preliminary” credential based mainly on their work experience aligned to an industry sector. The preliminary credential is valid for 3 yearsThe preliminary credential is valid for 3 years. Choose one of the options below to begin the preliminary credential application process.

⇒ I currently hold a CA teaching credential  

⇒ I DO NOT hold a CA teaching credential

OBTAIN YOUR CLEAR CREDENTIAL

Clear Credential

During the 3 years of the preliminary credential timeframe, additional requirements must be completed to earn the final credential called a "clear". To satisfy the credential requirement, you must be employed in a CTE teaching position and complete a CTE program.

The VCOE CTE Clear Credential program consists of three courses, Fall, Spring, and Summer. Once a clear credential is earned, it includes an authorization to teach to English Learners, is valid for five years, and is renewable online through the CTC's website.

>Please go here to Register for the VCOE CTE Clear Credential Program ADD LINK