ICOE for Teachers
Overview | Credentialing | Curriculum Services | BTSA | Event Calendar | PD Calendar
Welcome Teachers!
Whether you are an aspiring teacher, a new teacher, or have been teaching for many years, the Imperial County Office of Education is here to help you. We handle the administrative side of things, helping you register or obtain credentials, or locate open positions in special needs sectors, but we also have a whole team of individuals dedicated to helping new teachers prepare for classroom teaching, and helping established teachers locate the best resources for their students in their particular subject area.
This page contains only a few highlighted resources but please take some time to explore our site and ensure you're not missing out!
Credentialing
The Imperial County Credentials Office is a division of the Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE) Human Resources Department. The Credentials Office provides service to the ICOE and the sixteen (16) local school districts located throughout Imperial County. These services include the following:
- Processing Applications for Teaching Credentials through the CCTC
- Providing Evaluation, Counseling, and Registration Services to Teachers
- Granting Substitute Teacher Permits
- Issuing Temporary County Certificates (TCC)
- Disseminating Test Booklets & Information for the CBEST, PRAXIS, CSET/SSAT, and RICA tests
New Teacher Support
ICOE offers a variety of programs and support services for new teachers. Below you will find a summary of the main three. Take sometime and browse, you may be surprised at the resources available to you.
- California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)
Developed by the California Commision on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for prospective teachers who choose to and/or required to take examinations to meet requirements for certification.
- Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment (BTSA)
Program co-sponsored by California Department of Education (CDE) developed to support the professional development of newly-credentialed, beginning teachers that will fulfill the necessary requirements for the California Clear Multiple and Single Subject credentials.
- Academic Preparation of Paraprofessional Educators (APPLE)
Program designed to offer professional development, support and financial assistance leading to a preliminary or Level I teacher credential.
Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Services works in collaboration with other ICOE departments to offer educational service and leadership to students, school districts, and the community. The goals of the California Frameworks, which focus on Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, and the needs of English Language Learners, form the basis for services. Support and leadership is focused on improving achievement for all students, and includes professional development through conferences, workshops, institutes and coaching. Highlighted areas of intruction include:
- English Language Arts
- English Learners
- Teaching American History (ITAH)
- Mathematics
- Principals' Academy
- SB 472 Professional Development
- District & School Support
- GATE
To suggest resources or links for any of these pages send an e-mail to webmaster@icoe.org.
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