The Early Childhood Special Education Certificate is authorized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. It is designed for individuals who have completed Preliminary Education Specialist coursework in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe disabilities. It extends authorization from birth through 22. Individuals credentialed in other areas such as Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and Visual Impairments are authorized to serve birth through 22, but may add the certificate for professional growth reasons if desired.
