Click on the graphic to see the answers to many of your questions. If you do not see the answer to your question, contact us at:
CTECredentials@ocde.us or call 714.708.5898
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OCDE Designated Subjects
CTE Early Orientation
The Early Orientation for Beginning CTE Teachers course is designed to equip new Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators with the foundational knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary for success in their teaching careers. The course covers a wide range of topics critical to developing effective CTE programs and the professional growth of educators. Must be completed within the first 30 days of receiving your Preliminary Designated Subjects CTE Credential. You can upload your certificate of completion to Secure Server.
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US Constitution Requirement
can be met by exam through
Test Information: This is an online examination. The timed final exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. The fee includes the prep material, tutorial, practice test, exam, and certificate. The cost is $85. When you successfully complete the exam, email it to: CTECredentials@ocde.us.
If you have additional US constitution requirement questions, please contact CTE Program Data Technician, Kelly Takenaga at (714) 966-3526 or ktakenaga@ocde.us
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Health Education for Educators
OCDE Health Education for Educators - Fall 2025
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CAEducatorsTogether.org is the one-stop for information about CA CTE. It has information from the CA CTC and CA CDE, it provides course outlines, lesson plans, and groups to meet with and share.
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Roadmap to Teaching
Roadmap to Teaching (ca.gov)
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Professional Development
COMING SOON
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CTE Credential Program Grievance Procedure
Grievance Worksheet
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Contacts:
- Questions regarding fee and tuition payments and/or Course Registration - Julie Gundling
Email: jgundling@ocde.us Phone: 714-327-1059
- General Questions and Application Questions
Email: CTECredentials@ocde.us Phone: 714-708-5898
- Questions regarding CTE Extensions, Transcripts or Clearing CTE Credentials - Kelly Takenaga Email: ktakenaga@ocde.us Phone: 714-966-3526
- Program Director - Ryan Cummins
Email: rjcummins@ocde.us Phone: 714-245-6719_____________________________________________________________
