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The guide directs applicants to credential-specific leaflet requirements and emphasizes taking the correct exam(s) and contacting the Commission with questions. It provides a reference list of examination programs and contracted testing companies, including registration procedures and score-report access, while noting delays when new exams replace existing ones.","|  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | | State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing\u003Cbr>1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95811-4213\u003Cbr>Email: [credentials@ctc.ca.gov](credentials@ctc.ca.gov)[ ](credentials@ctc.ca.gov)[Website:](Website: www.ctc.ca.gov)[ ](Website: www.ctc.ca.gov)[www.ctc.ca.gov](Website: www.ctc.ca.gov) |  |  |\n|  | EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION |  |  |  |\n|  | California state laws and regulations require individuals pursuing credentials authorizing service in California’s public schools to verify proficiency in a number of areas. The required level of proficiency may be verified bypassing one or more Commission-approved examinations. Refer to the information leaflet related to the credential you are seeking for your specific examination requirements. It is an individual’s responsibility to take the correct examination(s) and to contact the Commission when questions arise.\u003Cbr>The following is a reference list of the examination programs and testing companies under contract with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to administer each examination. Contact the testing company to obtain examination registration materials and information on administration procedures, examination score reports, and preparation materials. Faxed registration forms are not acceptable.\u003Cbr>When new examinations are created to replace existing examinations, there is often a delay in receiving score results from the initial administration of new examinations because of the time it takes to establish passing standards. Check the Commission’s website often for updates.\u003Cbr>Examination and Testing Companies\u003Cbr>California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)\u003Cbr>Demonstration of proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills |  |  |  |\n|  | CBEST Program Evaluation Systems Pearson\u003Cbr>P.O. Box 340880\u003Cbr>Sacramento, CA 95834-0880 |  | Phone: (916) 928-4001\u003Cbr>TDD: (916) 928-4191\u003Cbr>Automated System (24 hours a day):\u003Cbr>(800) 262-5080\u003Cbr>Website: [http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com](http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com) |  |\n|  | For information regarding additional examination options to meet California’s Basic Skills Requirement, see Credential Leaflet CL-667.\u003Cbr>California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)\u003Cbr>Demonstration of subject-matter competence for Single Subject and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials. Information regarding appropriate subject-matter examinations can be found in Verifying Subject Matter Competency by Examination leaflets CL-674Mfor Multiple Subject or CL-674Sfor Single Subject. |  |  |  |\n|  | CSET Program Evaluation Systems Pearson\u003Cbr>P.O. Box 340789\u003Cbr>Sacramento, CA 95834-0789 |  | Phone: (916) 928-4003\u003Cbr>Teletypewriter (TTY): (866) 483-6461 or (916) 928-4191\u003Cbr>Automated System (24 hours a day):\u003Cbr>(800) 205-3334\u003Cbr>Website: [http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com](http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com) |  |\n|  | CL-818 10/2017 Page 1 of 3 |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n\n|  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) Examination\u003Cbr>Demonstration of competence in knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective teaching of English learners |  |  |\n|  | CTEL Program Evaluation Systems Pearson\u003Cbr>P.O. 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