Credentialing Services

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.

The permit is valid for one year and is renewable. 

To qualify to apply for the Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit you'll need to have the following:

• Completion of a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited college/university
• Meet Basic Skills Requirement; (earning a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited college/university meets this requirement)

The Monterey County Office of Education's Credential office is able to submit this type of application online to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Please connect with us by email (preferred method) or phone for full details on the application process.

All credential information by appointment only. The quickest more direct contact method is via email.

Interested in being a substitute in multiple districts and charter schools across Monterey County?

The Monterey County Fingerprint Clearinghouse (Substitute Consortium) allows a participant to substitute in any of the 24 school districts and 4 charter schools in Monterey County in classified or certificated positions.

To view information about districts and schools in Monterey County, please visit the Monterey County Office of Education districts and schools webpage by clicking here.

The Monterey County Fingerprint Clearinghouse (Substitute Consortium) is only for processing of fingerprints. The applicant will need to contact the district/school of their choice to complete an employment application.

Please note, substitute pay rates vary depending on the position and district/charter school.

Joining the Substitute Consortium is a separate process from obtaining a Substitute Teaching Permit

Check out CTC's Roadmap to Teaching webpages

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing's Education Career Counselors are available to help guide you in beginning or continuing an exciting career in education. They are able to explain the teacher preparation process, assist you in creating your plan to become a credentialed teacher, and help you advance your career path.

Monterey County Office of Education also has additional information on our "Teach" webpage, please click here.

The Monterey County Office of Education credentials team manages the registering of credentials for Monterey County educators. If you are new to Monterey County and need to register your teaching or services credential, please connect with us by email.

The Monterey County Office of Education's credentials team provides three annual credential workshops for district and charter school office staff who hire credential employees.

The workshops include various topics including updates on credentials and processing from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, MCOE credential office processes, and other requested topics related to credentials.

Throughout the school year we also provide ongoing support to districts and charter schools, when needed/requested.

About ESSA

In December of 2015, President Obama signed into law the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESSA). The title of the reauthorized legislation, which replaces the No Child Left Behind Act, is the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The passage of ESSA provides a much anticipated opportunity to improve outcomes for all students.

This federal act focuses on narrowing the federal government's role in education with a focus on more state control. This law upholds protections for America's disadvantaged and high-need students, requires that all students be taught to high academic standards for success in college/careers, increases access to high-quality preschool, and maintains an expectation of accountability and action toward positive change in low performing schools.

Every state develops their own state plan to comply with ESSA. California's State Plan was adopted by the State's Board of Education. The last revision of the plan was adopted by the US Department of Education in November 2023.

CDE Every Student Succeeds Act webpage

ESSA Compliance Questions: ESSA@cde.ca.gov

The Monterey County Office of Education's credentials team is responsible to:

1. Annually Monitor Assignments through CalSAAS (California Statewide Assignment Accountability System)
   • All non-charter schools located within the county's geographical area
   • Any LEA with certificated positions in schools located within the county's geographical area
   • Any County Authorized Charter Schools
2. Year-Round Assignment Review
   • Review that any misassignments are corrected within 30 calendar days of identification
   • Advise educators about the legality of the assignment within 15 working days of their complaints
3. Assistance and Training
   • Assist in District and Charter efforts to ensure employees have appropriate credentials for their certificated positions
   • Provide technical assistance and training on topics of interest
   • Commencing in the 2020-21 school year, provide technical assistance to district chartering authorities monitoring charter schools
4. Report
   • Submit Final determinations on monitored assignments through CalSAAS to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

The Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) in collaboration with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) offers a 100% online California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) preparation support course.

The MCOE and SDCOE CSET Preparation Program is committed to a “Teacher Friendly” model that is flexible, cost effective, technology-based, and rigorous. The resources were developed by exemplary, experienced content experts who have first-hand knowledge of the CSET exam.