Applying to Elementary Teaching Credential Programs in California

Thursday, October 08, 2026
Event Time 05:30 p.m. - 06:30 p.m. PT
Cost FREE - RSVP Required
Location Zoom
Contact Email cad@sfsu.edu

Overview

  • Date & Time: Thursday October 8, 2026, 5:30pm 
  • Title: Applying to Elementary Teaching Credential Programs in California
  • Presenter: Molly McManus       
  • Recommended Audience: CAD students who are interested in elementary teaching and applying to PreK-3 or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential programs.
  • Description/Purpose of Session:
    • To share information about and discuss the process of becoming an elementary school teacher - specifically applying to PreK-3 or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential programs.
    • Half of the session will be open to questions and discussion to support individual cases and learn and plan together. 
  • Takeaways/Participants will…
    • Understand the difference between the two elementary teaching credential programs.
    • Understand the concrete steps they need to take to apply to a teaching credential program in CA. 
  • Session Style/Length: The session will begin with a 10 minute ice breaker/group activity followed by a 20 minute talk that covers Molly’s personal experience, important terminology, and steps that students must follow in apply for and begin a teaching credential program. The final 30 minutes will be left free for discussion and questions. 
  • Place:  Zoom (online virtual) 
  • Registration Link: https://sfsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mIYsFI0ruWCDzw 

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