Early Completion Option

Admissions

ECO candidates must complete all 9 Pre-Service admissions requirements

Admissions Application
Official Transcripts with Bachelor’s degree posted from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
Meeting the Basic Skills Requirement through one of these options.
One Page Resume
One Page Personal Statement
Three Professional Recommendations
Appropriate Application Fee
Proof of Passing a Collegiate-Level Course or Examination in the US Constitution
Certificate of Clearance issued by the California Commissions on Teacher Credentialing with No Convictions

Demonstrate subject matter competency
- - Pass the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) or
  - Obtain Subject Matter Equivalency Letter from an approved college or university
Pass the appropriate ECO Exam:
- - MULTIPLE SUBJECT: Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary
  - SINGLE SUBJECT: Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary
Pass the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA). This assessment may be taken only one time by an intern participating in the early completion option. Register for the CalTPA here.
Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) (Multiple Subject Credential Only). Register for the RICA here.
Meet the requirements for teacher fitness.

Secure full-time teaching contract with a participating school district, teaching at least 60% in subject area

Application Fee: $75 (Final Deadline for ECO)
– PLUS TPA Instructional Cycle 1 Fee: $150

ECO Tuition: $6,990.00 for one year