As an approved Program Sponsor, the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) Designated Subjects (DS) Career Technical Education (CTE) Educator Preparation Program recommends candidates to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the Preliminary Designated Subjects (DS) Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential.

Teacher Preparation Program Instructors:
All courses are taught by qualified staff with at least three years of CTE experience.
DS CTE Instructor Job Description

The FCSS Designated Subjects CTE Credential Program includes the following required coursework:

Early Orientation Modules 1-6 (complete within thirty days)

Candidates begin the program by completing the free, self-paced, online Early Orientation training modules. Applicants must complete the six modules within thirty (30) days of receiving the email instructions. Once completed, email module completion certificate to mperkins@fcoe.org.

Required Coursework (after completion of the EO modules)

• CTE Foundations (CTE100)
• Curriculum Development, Instruction & Assessment (CTE101)
• Health Education for Teachers

Total Program Hours: 200 hours*

FCSS courses are offered online through a learning platform taught by qualified staff with at least three years of CTE experience. The courses include pre-recorded instruction, learning activities, and discussion boards. Thus, allowing candidates the flexibility of completing weekly course work at their own pace. Cohort meetings and support training are scheduled through Zoom. Course sequence and descriptions are as follows:

FIRST COURSE: CTE Foundations (CTE100)

CTE Foundations is an overview of the historical foundations of career technical education up to present day practices including funding, and general knowledge needed by CTE teachers to develop as a professional CTE educators. An overview of standards, CTE methodologies, cultural diversity, English Learners, Special Needs, and classroom management will be the focus of instruction.

SECOND COURSE: Curriculum Development, Instruction, & Assessment (CTE 101)

This course is designed to learn about instructional methodology and theory for the CTE classroom. The course will provide integrated coverage of differentiated instruction to reach all students including EL and Special Needs students along with classroom management and assessment. The CTE Standards will be used for lesson design and assessment.

THIRD COURSE: Health Education for Teachers

This course will introduce health concepts, skills, and behaviors for new educators to be able to use health information in their daily work to assist students in making informed choices and promoting good health. This course will focus on the California Health Framework; consumer and community health resources; personal health; communicable and chronic diseases; injury prevention; and safety. No texts are required; all resources can be accessed through Canvas.

EXIT: Earning the Clear Designated Subjects CTE Credential

In order to clear the Preliminary Credential:

1. CTE teachers must successfully complete the FCSS's Designated Subjects CTE Credential Program. 
   a.  Course Work
   b.  Teaching Experience
   c.  Final Portfolio Review
   d.  Complete Health Course, Constitution and CPR Requirements
    
2. Upon completion of FCSS's Designated Subjects Program and any additional credential requirements, CTE teachers are eligible to apply for their Clear Credential

IF I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE IN THE PROGRAM OR FEEL THE NEED TO COMMUNICATE A PROBLEM I AM ENCOUNTERING, HOW DO I GO ABOUT THAT?

FCSS cares deeply that your experience in the DS CTE Credential Program is a positive one, resulting in growth of your teaching capacity and becoming eligible to clear your Preliminary Designated Subjects CTE Credential. You simply need to complete a Complaint Procedure Form and submit it to one of our program staff identified in the contact tab on this page. We will do all we can to address any issues standing in the way of you achieving your program goals. 

*Subject to change.