Credential Programs (BAP, CASC, PASC, TIP)

Bilingual Authorization Program (BAP)

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved Bilingual Authorization Program (BAP) is a two-term program for in-service teachers who are interested in adding a bilingual authorization to their credentials to teach in bilingual/biliteracy (Spanish/English) classrooms.   The Program begins during the summer with coursework and ends in either fall or spring term with a fieldwork experience. The three required courses address the Bilingual Teaching Performance Expectations (BTPE) by engaging candidates in examining bilingual and biliteracy theory and practice, methods for primary and target language instruction, and culturally appropriate pedagogies.  The fieldwork experience, 20 hours minimum, takes place in a bilingual classroom and is the program’s culminating activity. With support from a fieldwork supervisor or “colega”, candidates implement bilingual/biliteracy units developed during the coursework phase of the program.  

The next program begins on July 7, 2025.

Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Program

CASC is the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)- accredited clear administrative services phase of the credential program to support the ongoing growth and development of our county’s newest leaders. The program provides candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to be successful leaders in today’s high stakes educational environment.

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program

PASC is designed for professionals who are seeking an administrative position in a school, district, or county setting, or for teachers who desire to expand their leadership capacity. PASC is a state-accredited program designed to provide candidates with the practical and research-based framework effective educational leaders need to meet the demands of the 21st-century learning environment. Program instructors are current or former site and district administrators who possess deep knowledge and understanding of effective instructional leadership and school management.

Teacher Induction Program (TIP)

TIP is a two-year, state-accredited induction program intended to ease new teachers’ transition into the profession, accelerate teacher effectiveness and enhance teacher retention. We offer general education and special education teachers who hold a Preliminary Multiple Subjects, Preliminary Single Subject, or Preliminary Education Specialist Credentials the opportunity to fulfill the requirements for the California Clear Credential.

Ellen Barger | Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Office: (805) 964-4710, ext. 5066
ebarger@sbceo.org

John Merritt | Director, Teacher Induction Program
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Office: (805) 964-4710, ext. 5248
jmerritt@sbceo.org

Anne Roundy-Harter | Director, Leadership Support Services
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Office: (805) 964-4710, ext. 5407
aroundyharter@sbceo.org

Elsy Villafranca | Director, Leadership Support Services
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Office: (805) 964-4711
evillafranca@sbceo.org

Marith Utterback | Coordinator, Teacher Induction Program
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Office: (805) 964-4710, ext. 5426
mutterback@sbceo.org

Sheila Takeuchi | Training & Development Assistant, Teacher Induction Program
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Office: (805) 964-4710, ext. 5430
stakeuchi@sbceo.org

Lupie Vickery | CASC Program Assistant
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Office: (805) 964-4710, ext. 5264
lvickery@sbceo.org

Ivett Cuevas | PASC Program Assistant
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Office: (805) 964-4710, ext. 5263
icuevas@sbceo.org

Tom Heiduk | Manager, Credential Services
Santa Barbara County Education Office
Office: (805) 964-4710, ext. 5266
theiduk@sbceo.org

Ellen Barger | Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
Santa Barbara County Education Office

Ray Avila | Executive Director
SELPA

Demian Barnett | Principal, Peabody Charter School
Santa Barbara Unified School District

Jennifer Connolly | Coordinator
SELPA

Dr. Tim Dewar | Professor
University of California at Santa Barbara

Kirsten Escobedo | Associate Superintendent, Special Education
Santa Barbara County Education Office

Frances Evans | Director of Special Education Services
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District

Dr. Randal Haggard | Superintendent
Buellton Union School District

Tom Heiduk | Manager, Credential Services
Santa Barbara County Education Office

Dr. Michelle Hughes | Professor
Westmont University

John Merritt | Director, Teacher Induction Program
Santa Barbara County Education Office

Dr. Anne Roundy-Harter | Director, Leadership Support Services
Santa Barbara County Education Office

Janis Spracher | Teacher, Monte Vista Elementary School
Hope School District

Ned Schoenwetter | Principal
Goleta Unified School District

Bree Valla |  Superintendent/Principal
Vista del Mar Union School District

Marith Utterback | Coordinator, Teacher Induction Program
Santa Barbara County Education Office

Elsy Villafranca | Director, Leadership Support Services
Santa Barbara County Education Office

 

Advisory Board Meeting dates for 2022-23

November 3, 2022
Agenda | Minutes

May 11, 2023
Agenda | Minutes