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California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program

CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AFT 8004

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Funding Amount

Up to $4,000 per year per individual

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program

Overview:
A state-funded grant program providing financial support to classified school employees and paraeducators to earn four-year degrees and teaching credentials. Established in 2016 as one of California's largest investments to address teacher shortage.

Program History:

  • Established: 2016 (CFT co-sponsored legislation)

  • Initial funding (2016-17): $20 million for five years

  • Expanded funding (2017-18): $25 million (year 2), making it the state's largest investment to address teacher shortage

    • Funding:

  • State budget allocation: $25 million per year (as of 2017-18 budget)

  • Award per participant: Up to $4,000 per year

  • Total beneficiaries: Program designed to provide grants to 1,000 classified public school employees annually

    • Eligible Recipients:

  • Classified public school employees

  • Paraeducators

  • School district classified staff

    • What the Program Funds:

  • Four-year degree programs

  • Teacher credentials/credentialing programs

  • Educational expenses for classified staff pursuing teaching careers

    • Geographic Scope:

  • California

  • Administered through school districts and county offices of education

    • Program Goals:

  • Address California's teacher shortage

  • Increase teacher diversity by supporting classified staff advancement

  • Raise income/career advancement for classified employees

  • Build teaching workforce from existing school employees

    • Impact (as of 2017):

  • Growing numbers of classified staff and paraeducators earning teaching credentials

  • Participants raising their income

  • Diversifying faculty ranks

  • Helping to fill teaching shortage

    • Contact:
    California Federation of Teachers

  • Sacramento Office: 916-446-2788

  • 1225 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Burbank Office: 818-843-8226

  • 2550 North Hollywood Way, Suite 400, Burbank, CA 91505

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed application procedures not specified in source material. Program is administered through school districts and county offices of education.

    To Apply:

  • Contact your school district or county office of education for information on how to apply for teacher credentialing grants

  • Eligible classified employees should inquire through their district's human resources or professional development office

  • Contact CFT for additional information and guidance

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    Fields of Work

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