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  1. Certificate of Clearance

    The Certificate of Clearance (COC) is a document issued by the CTC to an individual who has completed the required fingerprint and background check process. The COC provides no authorization, only verification that you have completed a professiona...
  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. Test Prep Matrix

    In order to become a teacher, you will need to pass specific exams depending on what state you live in and what grades/subjects you want to teach. The deadline to pass these exams is determined by the credential program you enroll in, but you will...
  4. 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...
  5. Credential Program Matrix

    In order to become a teacher in California, you must complete a teaching credential program after you earn your BA. Our credential program matrix is a spreadsheet that highlights financial information, eligibility requirements, application compone...
  6. Teacher Residency Program vs. Intern Credential Program

    Are you wondering which type of credential program is right for you? There are traditional teacher preparation programs , teacher residency programs, and intern credential programs . This table only explains the difference between a teacher reside...
  7. Types of California Teaching Credentials

    There are four main types of California teaching credentials: ECE specialist instruction, multiple subjects, single subject, and education specialist. In this table you will find information about the grades/subjects you can teach and the requirem...
  8. Rivet School Job Opportunities Tracker

    This  job opportunities tracker is a tab in the Rivet School Community Resource List that is updated weekly with any jobs that are shared with Rivet School team members. If you would like additional support with your job search, fill out this Ca...
  9. Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) 🤝

    Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) is a program that partners with SNHU. It is available to all Rivet School’s active BA fellows and BA grads (up to 12 months) for free . You are matched with a mentor who leads 12 one-hour mentoring sessions. Eac...
  10. RivetWorks 🤝

    RivetWorks is Rivet School’s very own remote externship program. Rivet School fellows are matched with a real business to complete an 8 week paid consulting project. The program is designed for fellows who aren't able to participate in traditional...