Forms

Supervisor Forms 

• Professional Growth Plan

Student Forms

• Cal State Apply
  The first step to becoming a student in the Special Education Program is applying to the University. You must apply on-line at and submit official transcripts to Graduate Admissions from each institution of higher education you have ever attended.
• Step-by-Step Guide to completing the Cal State Apply application CORRECTLY
• Special Education Credential Program Admissions Booklet (PDF) (updated July 2025)
  This booklet contains detailed information on the Special Education Programs and requirements for Admission.
• Special Education Program Application
   
• Special Education Program Individualized Development Plan
  This document is used to create an individualized development plan for students including goals for employment in the field of Special Education.
• Sample Special Education Program Individualized Development Plan
  This is a completed sample of the Individualized Development Plan.
• Special Education Program Letter of Recommendation Form (PDF)
  Only this form will be accepted to meet the required letters of recommendation for the Program Admissions File. Please print out this form and give it to 2 different individuals who have familiarity with your teaching or educational experiences along with an envelope for the recommender to seal the form into before returning it to you.
• Certificate of Clearance information/application
  Applicants who do not currently hold a permit or credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) must apply for a Certificate of Clearance and include this in the Program Admission File when it is granted.
• Special Education Intern Application
• Special Education Early Fieldwork and Student Teaching Application
• Special Education Policy & Procedure Petition
• Special Education Course Substitution Form

New & Current Credential Student Handbooks

• New Student Orientation Handbook (updated July 2025)
  This handbook contains a description of all procedures for successfully completing credential programs in Special Education. It includes policies and procedures for both the program and the university. This handbook describes how to apply for Supervision, how to apply for credential recommendations, and provides contact information for faculty in the Special Education programs as well as Student Services.
• Supervised Fieldwork Handbook (update coming Summer 2025)
  This handbook is for Student Teachers, University Supervisors, Resident Teachers, and Principals. It contains a description of the requirements for supervised field experiences in special education as well as responsibilities for all parties.

Special Education Program Plans

• Early Childhood Intern Option Program Plan (Updated August 2022)
• Early Childhood ST Option Program Plan (Updated August 2022)
• Mild to Moderate Support Needs Intern Option Program Plan (Updated August 2022)
• Mild to Moderate Support Needs ST Option Program Plan (Updated August 2022)
• Extensive Support Needs Intern Option Program Plan (Updated July 2022)
• Extensive Support Needs ST Option Program Plan (Updated July 2022)

Program Plans for Candidates Admitted Prior to Fall 2022

• Early Childhood Intern Option Program Plan (updated August 2022)
• Early Childhood ST Option Program Plan (Updated August 2022)
• Mild to Moderate Disabilities Intern Option Program Plan (for candidates admitted prior to Fall 2022)
• Mild to Moderate Disabilities ST Option Program Plan (for candidates admitted prior to Fall 2022)
• Moderate to Severe Disabilities Intern Option Program Plan (for candidates admitted prior to Fall 2022)
• Moderate to Severe Disabilities ST Option Program Plan (for candidates admitted prior to Fall 2022)

New & Current Master's Degree Student Forms

• MS in SPED Program Plan (Updated August 2022)