Pupil literacy: credential program standards and professional development: instructional materials.
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Overview
This bill updates requirements for teacher credentials and instructional materials in California schools. It mandates that the Commission on Teacher Credentialing ensure programs preparing candidates for reading and literacy leadership specialist credentials and administrative services credentials include training on effective literacy instruction, aligning with the ELA/ELD Framework and addressing dyslexia. Additionally, the State Board of Education is required to adopt updated instructional materials for English language arts and English language development in kindergarten through eighth grade, ensuring alignment with current standards and supporting diverse learner needs, including English learners.
Key provisions
- Requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to include literacy preparation in programs for reading and literacy leadership specialist and administrative services credentials by September 1, 2028.
- Requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to ensure candidate preparation supports literacy instruction in programs serving English learners.
- Mandates the State Board of Education to adopt updated instructional materials for English language arts and English language development by January 31, 2027.
- Requires adopted instructional materials to align with the ELA/ELD Framework, evidence-based reading practices, and dyslexia guidelines.
- Requires local educational agencies to follow state guidance for instructional materials adoption and certify alignment with criteria.
- Updates the state Guidance for Local Instructional Materials Adoptions to reflect updated criteria.
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