As part of the Human Resources Department, the credentials staff provides credential services including: credentials requirements based on guidelines/requirements of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, evaluation of applications and registration of credentials. The credentials staff also provides certificated testing information (CBEST, CTEL, CSET), issues Temporary County Certificates, maintains a county substitute teacher list, processes applications for certification through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, monitors and provides districts with expiring credential reports, and conducts payroll credential audits. Another important function is directing and managing the monitoring of certificated assignments for all school districts in Tulare County.

For exam information or registration, visit www.ctcexams.nesinc.com.

Contact names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for the Credentials staff at the Tulare County Office of Education can be found on the Human Resources  Division Directory page.

For information on California's requirements, call the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at (916) 322-4974 or visit their website at  www.ctc.ca.gov.