
- CALIFORNIA PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES CREDENTIAL SOCIAL WORK VERIFICATION
- CALIFORNIA PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES CREDENTIAL SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL
CALIFORNIA PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES CREDENTIAL SOCIAL WORK VERIFICATION
A photocopy of the out-of-state credential is acceptable verification of this requirement, as is an eligibility letter from the institution where the program was completed or the state agency responsible for issuing the certificate.
CALIFORNIA PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES CREDENTIAL SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL
Complete a professional preparation program of post baccalaureate degree study consisting of a minimum of 30 semester units specializing in school counseling, including a supervised field experience with school-age children.A baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university.Individuals must satisfy all of the following: Requirements for the Clear Credential – Specialization in School Counseling Supervise a district-approved advisory program as described in California Education Code, Section 49600.Provide consultation, training, and staff development to teachers and parents regarding students’ needs.Provide schoolwide prevention and intervention strategies and counseling services.Advocate for the high academic achievement and social development of all students.Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate a school counseling and guidance program that includes academic, career, personal, and social development.The specialization in School Counseling authorizes the holder to perform the following duties:

Territories must obtain the formal recommendation of a California college or university with a Commission-approved Pupil Personnel Services Program in the area of specialization they are seeking. Individuals prepared outside of the United States or U.S. Individuals prepared in California should refer to Commission leaflet CL-606C, entitled Pupil Personnel Services Credential for Individuals Prepared in California. The following information outlines the requirements for individuals who have completed their professional preparation program outside of California. The authorization and requirements for each specialization are listed below.

The Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizes any of the following four specializations: school counseling, school social work, school psychology, and school child welfare and attendance services.
