Clovis Unified School District is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved SB2042 Induction Program sponsor.

All applicants for certificated positions must hold or be eligible for a California credential for the position being sought.

To be considered for a certificated positions, an applicant must have the following:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from a fully accredited college or university.
2. Verification of passage of Basic Skills Requirement (BSR)/CBEST
   BSR Calculator: Basic Skills Requirement (CL-667)
3. A valid California teaching credential for the level and subject area of application.

For detailed information on credentials, please visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) Web site.
The CCTC is a state agency responsible for establishing requirements for credentials that authorize public school teaching and service, standards for subject matter programs, and assessments of skill and knowledge.

Roadmap to Teaching

Credential Renewals, Professional Growth and Professional Development 

• Click here to renew a California Public School Credential online
• Click here for Professional Growth Manual for Child Development Permits

As a CUSD teacher there are several local colleges and universities available for further professional development. If you are enrolling for the first time in a teacher credentialing program, or, if you have already earned a credential and are interested in pursuing more advanced professional studies, below are the web sites for colleges and universities in the area.

Specific Credential Access including Supplementary & Subject Matter Authorizations

• To access a specific credential held by a public school teacher.
• For specific requirements for Supplementary & Subject Matter Authorizations.

Out of State Applicants

If you have completed a teacher preparation program outside of California, are interested in California certification, and are in the Fresno/Clovis Area, you can contact the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Credentials Department for personal assistance in filing for reciprocation to a California credential.  They are located at 1111 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721, and can be reached at 
(559) 265-3005.  You may also contact the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Information Service line at (888) 921-2682 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (PST) Monday through Friday, or visit their Website at Commission on Teacher Credentialing.