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  1. Basic Skills Requirement/CBEST Waiver Process

    The Basic Skills Requirement/CBEST waiver process can take 2-3 months so we recommend starting this process as soon as you complete your BA. Part 1: Obtaining a Certificate of Clearance The Certificate of Clearance (COC) is a document issued b...
  2. Substitute Teaching in California

    In this article, we’ve broken down the four types of substitute teaching permits and listed the requirements to apply for each of them. We also included recommendations for organizations that can support you in becoming a substitute teacher in Cal...
  3. Subject Matter Requirement/CSET

    The Subject Matter Requirement (SMR) is required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for anyone seeking a teaching credential in California. By meeting the SMR, you demonstrate proficiency in the subject matter area of their intende...
  4. Request Transcripts from SNHU

    When you apply for a teaching credential program, you will be required to submit transcripts as proof that you’ll have earned a BA before the program start date. The following table outlines what document you should be able to submit depending on ...
  5. Provisional Internship Permits and Short-Term Staff Permits

    If you have not met the Subject Matter Requirement by the time of hire, your school employer can choose to put you on a temporary permit such as a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or  Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP). Rivet School graduates ...
  6. Study.com 🤝

    Through Rivet School's partnership with Study.com, all Educator Pathway fellows have access to the Keys to the Classroom  scholarship, which includes unlimited access to Study.com's teacher test prep materials for a full year. This offer includes...
  7. Basic Skills Requirement/CBEST

    The Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) is required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for anyone seeking a credential, certificate, or permit to teach in California. By meeting the BSR, you demonstrate proficiency in the areas of readi...
  8. Golden State Teacher Grant Program

    Are you a Rivet School graduate seeking financial support for your teaching credential program? The Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program awards up to $20,000 to students currently enrolled in a teaching credential program approved by the CT...
  9. How to stand out after a second round interview

    After the second round interview, there are only a small number of candidates being considered for the job position. This is an opportunity for you to stand out. You could send a thoughtful follow up email to thank the interviewers and reiterate w...
  10. CareerCircle

    CareerCircle is a free digital talent platform that advocates for women, veterans, and people in underserved communities by tapping into the hidden potential that they might not yet see in themselves. Once you sign up and set up a profile, you...