Commandant Credentialing Path Finder
May 2026
Step 1 — Primary qualifier
Do you currently hold a clear teaching credential in California?
This is the single most important question. Your answer determines whether you're on Path 1 (full pipeline) or Path 2 (streamlined — credential already held).
Path 1
No — I do not have a clear credential
You'll go through the full pipeline including the 1-Year and 5-Year Preliminary stages.
No — I do not have a clear credential
You'll go through the full pipeline including the 1-Year and 5-Year Preliminary stages.
Path 2
Yes — I hold a clear SS or MS credential
Your existing credential satisfies several requirements. Bypass the 1-Year Preliminary with reduced coursework.
Yes — I hold a clear SS or MS credential
Your existing credential satisfies several requirements. Bypass the 1-Year Preliminary with reduced coursework.
Credentialing pipeline
Course of action — tap a step to mark it complete
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