Teacher Supply in California - 2020-21 A Report to the Legislature - Commission on Teacher Credentialing - April 2022

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Determining teacher supply in California is essential for policymakers analyzing how statutes and policies shape teacher recruitment, teaching incentives, and teacher preparation. This report, prepared by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, fulfills Education Code §44225.6 (Assembly Bill 471, Chap. 381, Stats. 1999) by reporting annually the number of teachers who received credentials, authorizations, permits, and waivers for fiscal year 2020-21, including types and document counts initially issued to teach in public schools or under public contract.

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Executive Summary

Teacher Supply in California, 2020-21 A Report to the Legislature

Introduction

Background

Teacher Supply Data

New Teaching Credentials Issued in California

New Teaching Credentials Issued by Type

Distribution of Credentials by Preparation Pathway and Program Sponsor

Teachers Prepared Through Alternative Pathways (Intern Programs)

Other Teaching Credentials Issued: Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE)

Other Teaching Credentials Issued: Designated Subjects Special Subjects Credentials

Future Teacher Supply Indicator: Teacher Preparation Program Enrollment Data

English Learner Authorizations Issued

Child Development Permits Issued

Teaching Permits and Waivers Issued

Teaching Intern, Permit and Waiver Documents Issued by County and Type

Comparison and Demographics

Comparison of Fully Credentialed Teachers Serving in California Public Schools

Demographic Data: Gender and Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Teacher Demand

Summary of Selected Findings from the Full Report

Education Code Reporting Requirements—Table Numbers

Teacher Supply in California 2020-21 A Report to the Legislature (submitted pursuant to AB471 chap 381, stats. 1999) Commission on Teacher Credentialing April 2022 This report, like other publications of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, is not copyright. It may be reproduced in the public interest, but proper attribution is requested. Commission on Teacher Credentialing 1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, California 95811 This handbook is available on the Commission’s website. State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Mary Vixie Sandy, Executive Director This list reflects the composition of the Commission at the time of adoption of the Teacher Supply Report, 2020-21. Current membership of the Commission is available on the Members of the Commission webpage. Commission Member Tine Sloan, Chair Marysol De La Torre-Escobedo, Vice Chair Jose Cardenas Juan Cruz Christopher Davis Michael de la Torre Megan Gross Johanna Hartwig Susan Heredia Terri Jackson Bonnie Klatt Monica Martinez David Simmons Ex-Officio Representatives Kathryn Williams Browne Annamarie Francois Marquita Grenot-Scheyer Kimberly White-Smith Representing Faculty Member Representative Teacher Representative Non-Administrative Services Credential Representative School Administrator Representative Teacher Representative Teacher Representative Teacher Representative Public Representative School Board Member Representative Designee, Superintendent of Public Instruction Teacher Representative Public Representative Human Resources Administrator Representative Representing California Community Colleges University of California California State University Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities Table of Contents Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................... 1 Teacher Supply in California, 2020-21 A Report to the Legislature ..............................................2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2 Background ............................................................................................................................... 2 Teacher Supply Data: New Teaching Credentials Issued in California .................................3 New Teaching Credentials Issued by Type .............................................................................6 Distribution of Credentials Issued by Preparation Pathway and Type of Program Sponsor................................................................................................................................................... 6 Teachers Prepared Through Alternative Pathways (Intern Programs) ................................8 Other Types of Teaching Credentials Issued: Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credentials ..................................................................................10 Other Types of Teaching Credentials Issued: Designated Subjects Special Subjects Credentials .............................................................................................................................. 14 Future Teacher Supply Indicator: Teacher Preparation Program Enrollment Data ..........15 English Learner Authorizations Issued ..................................................................................17 Child Development Permits Issued .......................................................................................19 Teaching Permits and Waivers Issued ..................................................................................20 Teaching Intern, Permit and Waiver Documents Issued by County and Type...................24 Comparison of Fully Credentialed Teachers Serving in California Public Schools .............27

FAQs

What legal requirement does the report satisfy for 2020-21?

Education Code §44225.6 (Assembly Bill 471, Chap. 381, Stats. 1999) requires the Commission to report each year to the Governor and Legislature the number of teachers who received credentials, authorizations, permits, and waivers.

What does the report cover for fiscal year 2020-21?

It reports the type and number of documents initially issued that authorize service to teach in California public schools or schools under public contract for fiscal year 2020-21.

Why is teacher supply determination important according to the report?

The report states it is essential for policymakers as they analyze how current statutes and policies affect teacher recruitment, teaching incentives, and teacher preparation.

Oct 15, 2026

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