TL Handbook Resources and Links

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

The CTC website is a rich resource for candidates with information and includes the ability to search for credential holders and the status of pending credential applications.

• ctc.ca.gov

For CTC information specific to the Teacher Librarian Services Credential use this link.

• ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/teacher-librarian-services-credential-(cl-562)

San José State University Credential Services Office

For information about the credential application process through San José State University, follow this link to the SJSU Credential Services office.

• http://www.sjsu.edu/education/credentials/index.html

Emergency Credentials

The Credential Services office of SJSU handles all issues related to the renewal of emergency credentials. The renewal process is explained on their site.

• http://www.sjsu.edu/education/credentials/general-info/index.html#How%20to%20Renew%20an%20Emergency%20Permit

Transferring Out of State Credentials into California

Individuals who have earned a Teacher Librarian Services Credential in another state and are living or planning to work in California as a teacher librarian need to consult these resources. The first step is to determine if the first credential will transfer before attempting to transfer the Teacher Librarian Services Credential.

• www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl562.pdf [PDF]

Transferring your California Credential Outside of California

The Credential Services office of SJSU handles all issues related to the transfer of your course work and credential outside of California.

• http://www.sjsu.edu/education/about-us/departments/cred_office/credinfo/mostate/index.html