CCSF Teacher Prep Center:Services

Services

The Teacher Prep Center offers information, resources and advice for students interested in teaching as a career. Make an appointment to see one of our counselors during the hours listed below or Drop-in for information.

City College of San Francisco Teacher Prep Center Counselor Appointments
	Call 415 239-3890 to schedule an appointment with a Teacher Prep and/or transfer counselor or visit MUB 249

Here are some examples of information available at the Teacher Prep Center:

·	Information & resources on obtaining a teaching credential in California.
·	Details on Bay Area colleges & universities that offer credential programs including San Francisco State University.
·	Suggested pathways for transfer credential candidates and suggested general education coursework to complete while at City College of San Francisco.
·	Seminars and presentations on selected topics.
·	Linkages with other campus resources including, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career Center, PDP/Early Childhood Career Resource Center, California Early Childhood Mentor Teacher Program, EOPS, San Francisco State University Credential Programs & Transfer Articulation Bridge Programs, ROP, School - to - Career Pathways, Mission Science Workshop & the Math & Science Teacher Recruitment Project
·	Coursework offered in partnership with San Francisco Unified School District Elementary Schools: the Teacher Career Pathway at Marshall and Lincoln High Schools, the Regional Occupational Program at SFUSD and San Francisco State University.
·	CBEST testing and enrollment information. The CBEST test is a test that measures subject mastery through the high school level. It has a math section, a general section and a section assessing both writing and reading comprehension. Each section can be taken over again until all three are mastered. It is best to take CBEST when math, writing and reading skills are fresh. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing keeps records of CBEST test results and it only needs to be passed once. It is recommended that you take the CBEST before leaving CCSF. For further information on CBEST contact (888) 921-2682..
·	Information on opportunities to explore the teaching profession including, Americorps service in SFUSD elementary schools, field experience courses, tutoring, service learning & mentoring opportunities, work experience, paid and volunteer opportunities to work with children, teacher preparation and child development coursework.
·	Financial aid resources and incentive information available on the following resources: SFUSD Paraprofessional Training Program, Child Development Training Consortium Grant Program, CAL Grants including CAL Grant T, Student Aid Commission Grants, APLE, CTC Teaching Credential Program, CCSF Financial Aid, CCSF EOPS.