The Teacher Pathway Program (TPP) is a program designed to help the Byron Union School District grow and develop a pipeline of future teachers from our existing support staff (Instructional Aides, SPED Aides and SAI Aides) and certificated substitute teachers. 

If you currently possess a bachelor’s degree (in any area of study), you do not have to wait until you complete a Teacher Credential Program to become a teacher. You can start your teaching career earlier than expected by way of a 30-Day Sub Permit and Provisional Permit(s).

Below are the various emergency/provisional permits and credentials that are available to aspiring teachers that allow you to get hands-on teaching experience while earning your Preliminary Teaching Credential.

Questions regarding the Byron Teacher Pathway Program should be directed to Zeke Lopez, Human Resources Generalist, at HR@byron.k12.ca.us or 925.809.7504.

The Certificate of Clearance (C O C) is a document issued by the Commission to an individual who has completed the Commission's fingerprint character and identification process, whose moral and professional fitness has been shown to meet the standards as established by law. The C O C is not the same as a clear teaching or services credential. The C O C does not authorize the holder to provide any instruction or services in schools; its sole purpose is to provide verification that the holder has completed a professional fitness review. 

Fingerprint clearance through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is required from every applicant prior to the Commission’s issuance of any credential, permit, certificate, or waiver.

This clearance is in addition to the background clearance conducted prior to your employment with the Byron Union School District.

The Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) must be met prior to the issuance of a provisional permit and/or preliminary credential. The BSR has been temporarily suspended through June 30, 2024 for the issuance of the 30-Day Sub Permit.

The BSR can be met through a variety of ways including passing the CBEST and/or college coursework. See the BSR information on this webpage for more information.

The Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit authorizes the holder to serve as a day-to-day substitute teacher in any classroom, including preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-12 inclusive, or in classes organized primarily for adults. The holder may serve as a substitute for no more than 30 days for any one teacher during the school year, except in a special education classroom, where the holder may serve for no more than 20 days for any one teacher during the school year.

This permit is valid for one year and is renewable. In order to employ individuals on an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, the employing agency must keep a completed Statement of Need form (CL-505a) on file at their office for the duration of the school year.

The Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) was created in response to the phasing out of emergency permits and became effective on July 1, 2005. It allows an employing agency to fill an immediate staffing need by hiring an individual who has not yet met the subject matter competence requirement needed to enter an intern program. Prior to requesting a PIP, the employing agency must verify that a diligent search has been made, and a fully-credentialed teacher cannot be found.

The PIP is only available at the request of an employing agency. Individuals may not apply directly to the Commission for this document. Holders of the PIP are restricted to service with the employing agency requesting the permit. An employing agency is defined as a California public school district, county office of education, nonpublic, nonsectarian school and agency as defined in Education Code sections 56365 and 56366, charter school, or statewide agency.

The PIP is available in the areas of Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist. Individuals who were issued four or fewer Long-Term Emergency Permits may be issued the PIP as long as the employer requirements have been met. Individuals who were issued five Long-Term Emergency Permits do not qualify for the PIP.

The Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) became available on July 1, 2005. Created in response to the phasing out of emergency permits, it allows an employing agency to fill an acute staffing need (see Terms and Definitions) when local recruitment efforts have been made but a fully-credentialed teacher cannot be found.

The STSP is only available at the request of an employing agency. Individuals may not apply directly to the Commission for this document. Holders of the STSP are restricted to service with the employing agency requesting the permit. An employing agency is defined as a California public school district, county office of education, nonpublic, nonsectarian school and agency as defined in Education Code sections 56365 and 56366, charter school, or statewide agency.

The STSP is available in the areas of Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist. Individuals who were issued four or fewer Long-Term Emergency Permits may be issued a STSP. Individuals who were issued five Long-Term Emergency Permits do not qualify for the STSP.

University Intern Teaching Credentials are issued to individuals who upon completion of the required minimum 120 hour intern pre-service preparation have enrolled at a college or university in a Commission-approved intern program. These one to two-year programs are administered by California colleges and universities in partnership with local employing agencies and are designed to provide participants with classroom experience while they complete course work requirements for the preliminary credential. University Intern Teaching Credentials authorize the holder to serve, under the supervision of a Commission-approved college or university and the holder’s employer, in the area or subject listed on the credential. University Intern Teaching 

Credentials are offered in the following areas:

• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization

• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with Bilingual Authorization

• Single Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization

• Single Subject Teaching Credential with Bilingual Authorization

• Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization

The Commission also issues intern services credentials in Pupil Personnel Services and Administrative Services. See the credential leaflets regarding these types of documents for further details.

The Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL) allows an employing agency to fill a position where the teacher of record is unable to teach due to a statutory leave (medical or otherwise) with a temporary teacher of record for the duration of the leave.

The TPSL is only available at the request of an employing agency. Individuals may not apply directly to the Commission for this document. Holders of the TPSL are restricted to service with the employing agency requesting the permit.

The TPSL may be issued with one or more authorizations in the areas of Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Special Education, depending on an individual’s qualifications. The permit is renewable upon verification from the employing agency that specific requirements have been completed.

Step by step instructions on how to obtain a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave can be found by clicking on the "TPSL Requirements" box to the left.