Basic Skills Requirement
Teacher candidates in California may need to meet the Basic Skills Requirement before receiving a credential, certificate, or permit. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing explains that preliminary teaching credential candidates must meet the Basic Skills Requirement before serving as an intern, though some programs may require it earlier.
Here is what the CTC Website says about the Basic Skills Requirement
Subject Matter Requirement
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California Educator Credentialism Exams
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