Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Services
What added authorizations does Beginning Teacher Programs offer?
LACOE BTP offers the Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization & the Autism Authorization. Click on the Additional Services tab on the top of the screen for more information.
What is the difference between Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Accelerated Intern and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Added Authorization?
ECSE Accelerated Intern is an 18 month program that allows you to teach in the authorized area immediately. Please click here for the Accelerated Intern program. Note: the annual enrollment deadline is August 30.
ECSE Added Authorization is a 12 month program that allows you to teach in the authorized area upon completion of the program.
Do I have to have a valid credential in order to take Early Childhood Education Added Authorization or the Autism Authorization classes?
Yes. At program completion, you will receive and authorization that is added to a current credential. Therefore, an existing credential is required in order to enroll.
If I have a General Education credential can I earn the Autism Added Authorization?
No. The AASE program is a subset of the full preliminary teacher preparation program and are designed to allow teachers to earn an additional authorization to supplement the knowledge and skills gained in their preliminary teacher preparation program. You most possess a valid special education teaching credential.
Do you offer test preparation for the CBEST?
Yes. Click here for more information.
Do you offer test preparation for the CSET Single Subject exam?
No. LACOE BTP currently only offers CSET preparation for the multiple subjects exam.
Do you offer test preparation for the California Teacher of English Learners Exam (CTEL)?
No. LACOE BTP does not currently offer test preparation for the CTEL. Contact the Multilingual Academic Support Unit for more information. Click here to access their website.
How long are LACOE BTP Transcripts valid?
To enroll in a LACOE BTP program, coursework from a transcript will be accepted for the prior 5 years.
How can I get my transcripts from another university evaluated?
Yes, though there may be fees involved. Please contact the main office (562) 803-8469 for more information.
LACOE BTP offers the Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization & the Autism Authorization. Click on the Additional Services tab on the top of the screen for more information.
What is the difference between Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Accelerated Intern and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Added Authorization?
ECSE Accelerated Intern is an 18 month program that allows you to teach in the authorized area immediately. Please click here for the Accelerated Intern program. Note: the annual enrollment deadline is August 30.
ECSE Added Authorization is a 12 month program that allows you to teach in the authorized area upon completion of the program.
Do I have to have a valid credential in order to take Early Childhood Education Added Authorization or the Autism Authorization classes?
Yes. At program completion, you will receive and authorization that is added to a current credential. Therefore, an existing credential is required in order to enroll.
If I have a General Education credential can I earn the Autism Added Authorization?
No. The AASE program is a subset of the full preliminary teacher preparation program and are designed to allow teachers to earn an additional authorization to supplement the knowledge and skills gained in their preliminary teacher preparation program. You most possess a valid special education teaching credential.
Do you offer test preparation for the CBEST?
Yes. Click here for more information.
Do you offer test preparation for the CSET Single Subject exam?
No. LACOE BTP currently only offers CSET preparation for the multiple subjects exam.
Do you offer test preparation for the California Teacher of English Learners Exam (CTEL)?
No. LACOE BTP does not currently offer test preparation for the CTEL. Contact the Multilingual Academic Support Unit for more information. Click here to access their website.
How long are LACOE BTP Transcripts valid?
To enroll in a LACOE BTP program, coursework from a transcript will be accepted for the prior 5 years.
How can I get my transcripts from another university evaluated?
Yes, though there may be fees involved. Please contact the main office (562) 803-8469 for more information.