The Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) Credentials Analyst serves as a liaison between the districts and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), an autonomous state standards board for the state of California who is responsible for issuing California credentials.

One of the Credentials Analyst's responsibilities is to ensure appropriate assignment of teaching and non-teaching certificated staff. 

The Credentials Department supports and assists certificated employees and credential applicants with the following:

• Assisting employing districts with emergency permit options
• Assisting with sub permits
• Counseling individuals with credentialing options
• Transferring out-of-state and out-of-country credentials

Credential meetings provide an opportunity to meet with the Credentials Analyst.   

She offers weekly drop-in meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please review times and location below. Additionally, it's important to review the revised schedule.

• Zoom:
  • Monday: Join from 2:30pm - 4pm - no appointment necessary. Click on zoom to join.
• In-person:
  • Wednesday: By appointment. Visit Calendly to schedule a meeting.
• Revised Schedule:
  • July 7^th - Cancelled

I look forward to meeting with you!

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) offers a plethora of resources for applicants. Please click this link to access the CTC's resource library. 

The Credentials Analyst can assist with transferring an out of state or out of country credential. Please visit the office hours tab to see the best time to connect. 

For Child Development Permits, your first step is to connect with Iris Marin, ECE Project Supervisor, at imarin@marinschools.org.  

California has a two-tier credential structure. A five year preliminary credential is the first credential issued after an individual meets basic credential requirements. A clear credential is issued when all credential requirements have been completed.

Refer to the leaflets below for the specific credential requirements. 

• Elementary Teaching (Multiple Subject Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-561C).
• Secondary Teaching (Single Subject Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-560C).
• Special Education Teaching (Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-808CA).
• Career Technical Education (CTE Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-888)
• Administrative Services (Leaflet-574C)
• Pupil Personnel Services (Leaflet-606C)

California has a two-tier credential structure. A five year preliminary credential is the first credential issued after an individual meets basic credential requirements. A clear credential is issued when all credential requirements have been completed.

Refer to the leaflets below for the specific requirements for credentials/licenses obtained outside of California.

• Elementary Teaching (Multiple Subject Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-561).
• Secondary Teaching (Single Subject Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-560).
• Special Education Teaching (Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-808).
• Administrative Services (Leaflet-574)
• Pupil Personnel Services (Leaflet-606)

The Credentials Analyst is happy to assist with your application. Visit the office hours tab for her meeting availability. 

California has a two-tier credential structure. A five year preliminary credential is the first credential issued after an individual meets basic credential requirements. A clear credential is issued when all credential requirements have been completed.

The first step of this process is to have a foreign transcript evaluation completed by a Commission approved agency. One must have all degrees and licenses evaluated. This leaflet includes information about the type of evaluation that is required.  

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) provides a list of foreign transcript evaluating agencies that have been approved by CTC to provide an evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States. 

Refer to the leaflets below for the specific requirements for teachers prepared outside of the United States.

• Elementary Teaching (Multiple Subject Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-871).
• Secondary Teaching (Single Subject Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-870).
• Special Education Teaching (Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential) (Leaflet-872).

The Credentials Analyst is happy to assist with your application. Visit the office hours tab for her meeting availability. 

California Education Code provides two options for private school teachers to obtain Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials.

All experience must be gained at a regionally-accredited private school.

The application requirements for both routes are provided in this leaflet on the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website. 

The Marin County Teacher Induction Program provides a 2-year, high-quality, job-embedded, individualized system of support and development for Teachers. 

Information about Induction can be found on the Induction page or by clicking on "Education Services" then "Teacher Induction" in the navigation bar. 

There are six Child Development Permits available, and the Child Development Permits Leaflet (CL-797) provides information about each permit's requirements.

To see if you qualify for a Child Development Permit, you're welcome to connect with Iris Marin, ECE Project Supervisor, at imarin@marinschools.org.

This leaflet provides the specific application requirements for each Child Development Permit.

There are three application options. Choose one option:

1. Mail a 41-4 paper application with supporting documents to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). 
   1. The CTC's address is provided on page 5 of the application.
2. Submit an online application and upload your supporting documents.
   1. The CTC provides application instructions at this link on their website. 
   2. Make sure you have created your CTC profile and completed the CTC live scan (in this order).  
      1. DO NOT submit the application if your "Fingerprint Status" is "Incomplete".
         1. If your fingerprint status is "Incomplete", contact CTC via their "Contact Us Form". 
3. The Marin County Office of Education can submit an online application/recommendation for your Child Development Permit.
   1. You must first connect with Iris Marin, ECE Project Supervisor, at imarin@marinschools.org.
      1. She will review your transcripts, advise the permit you qualify for, and provide your next steps.   

UPK will bring together programs across early learning and K-12, relying heavily on Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) and California State Preschool Program (CSPP), as well as Head Start, community-based organizations (CBOs), and private preschool (California Department of Education). 

Universal means that by 2025–2026, regardless of background, race, zip code, immigration status, or income level – every child – has access to a quality learning experience the year before Kindergarten.

Information about the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential is available at this link. 

To update and/or correct your information with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), you must completed the 41-NC Form and mail this form with the requested supporting materials to the address on the form. I recommend mailing this form with a tracking number.

Changes may take to 2-6 weeks to be reflected on the CTC's website database. 

Professional Development

The Marin County Office of Education is excited to provide Professional Learning and Development opportunities for new and more experienced teachers. The Professional Learning catalog is available at this link.