Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing

What Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing does

Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing (YSCTC) is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)-accredited program sponsor, operated as a public educational consortium under Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD), headquartered in Davis, California. Founded in 2018 with a staff of approximately 6, the organization addresses the national teacher shortage by providing alternative certification pathways and induction support for new and aspiring teachers across Northern California, with its core footprint in Yolo and Solano Counties and statewide reach through specialized programs.

YSCTC's product portfolio centers on a two-year Intern Program that allows candidates to work as teachers of record while completing credentialing coursework, alongside a Commission-approved Induction Program for new preliminary-credentialed teachers to earn their clear credential. Specialized offerings include the California Agricultural Teachers' Induction Program (CATIP), a partnership with the California Agricultural Teachers' Association (CATA) reaching 80+ California districts and LEAs; Career Technical Education (CTE) credential evaluation and recommendation; and ancillary products such as Pre-Service coursework, Foundations of Reading and CSET test prep (via Teachers Test Prep partnership), and professional development workshops (IEP Academy, Job Readiness). The organization also administers the California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program, a five-year state grant (2022-June 30, 2026) providing up to $4,320 per year to classified employees pursuing credentials, with 135 scholarships awarded across 24 districts to date.

Revenue is generated primarily through differentiated tuition for Intern Program cohorts (partner district rates of $13,650-$15,250 vs. participating district rates of $15,850-$17,850 for two-year programs), Induction Program fees ($2,550/year plus $2,000 mentor stipend per teacher), CTE credential fees ($400 each for preliminary and clear), and ancillary workshop and test-prep revenue. Program delivery uses Canvas LMS, MySchoolCentral payment processing, Zoom for virtual information sessions, and a blended in-person/online model anchored at YSCTC's professional learning space in Davis. Distribution occurs through a district consortium model (six partner districts), articulation agreements with six additional county offices of education, the CATA network for agriculture teachers, and monthly information nights recruiting prospective candidates.

Name

Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing

Legal name

Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing

Website

https://yscenterforteaching.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

YSCTC is a CTC-accredited public educational consortium under Davis Joint Unified School District, providing two-year Intern and Induction programs, CTE credentialing, and the CATIP agriculture teacher induction program to school districts across California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teacher Credentialing and Educator Preparation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Initial Teacher Certification & Licensure Boards (EDADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialist Endorsement & Added Authorization Boards (e.g., SPED, ESL, Admin) (EDADAJAH), Mentoring, Induction & Probationary Teaching Oversight Authorities (EDADAJAK), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Teacher credentialing programs
• Intern teacher preparation
• Induction program services
• Career technical education
• Agriculture teacher induction

Headquarters

HQ city

Davis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Intern Program Tuition: The organization charges tuition for its 2-year Intern Program, with differentiated rates for partner districts vs. participating districts. Partner districts (Davis Joint Unified, Esparto Unified, Washington Unified, Winters Joint Unified, Woodland Joint Unified, Yolo County Office of Education) receive discounted rates. The Intern Program costs range from $13,650-$17,850 depending on credential type and district status.
2. California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Grant: The organization administers a state-funded grant providing up to $4,320 per year per eligible participant for up to 5 years (2022 through June 30, 2026). The grant covers tuition, fees, and books for classified employees becoming teachers. Funds are paid to institutions or reimbursed to participants.
3. CTE Credentialing Fees: Career and Technical Education credential candidates pay fees for preliminary and clear CTE credentials. Preliminary CTE credential processing and Clear CTE Credential each have associated program fees.
4. Induction Program Fees: New teachers with preliminary credentials pay induction program fees of $2,550 per year (Year 1 and Year 2) for the Induction Program. Mentor stipends of $2,000 per teacher supported are also part of the program structure.

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Core offering

Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing is a CTC-approved program sponsor that delivers a two-year Intern Program allowing candidates to serve as teachers of record while earning Multiple Subject or Education Specialist credentials, plus a two-year Induction Program for new teachers to clear their credentials. The organization also administers the California Agricultural Teachers' Induction Program (CATIP) statewide, CTE Credentialing, and the California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program grant.

Product overview

The Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing operates as a teacher preparation and credentialing consortium serving Yolo and Solano Counties in California. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs including a two-year Intern Program (the core alternative certification pathway), an Induction Program for clear credential completion, and the specialized California Agricultural Teachers' Induction Program (CATIP) for agriculture educators. Supporting offerings include Pre-Service coursework, CTE Credentialing (preliminary and clear), the Classified Grant financial assistance program, test preparation resources for CSET and Foundations of Reading, professional workshops (IEP Academy, Job Readiness), and Info Nights. The programs are aligned to California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE), and the organization partners with over 80 school districts and county offices of education.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• California Agricultural Teachers' Induction Program (CATIP): A two-year induction program for early career California Agriculture Teachers with Single Subject—Agriculture and Designated Subjects—Career Technical Education credentials.

Products and services

• Intern Program A two-year alternative certification pathway for individuals to become credentialed teachers while employed as the teacher of record. Offers Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs) and Multiple Subject credentials. Cohort-based with up to 30 intern teachers per cohort and blended in-person and online learning.
• Induction Program A two-year Commission-approved program designed to support new teachers in earning their clear teaching credential through structured mentorship, seminars, and professional development aligned to CSTP and TPE standards.
• California Agricultural Teachers' Induction Program (CATIP) A specialized two-year induction program for early career California agriculture teachers holding Single Subject Agriculture or Designated Subjects CTE credentials. Provides contextualized mentoring through the Agricultural Education 3-Component Model across 80+ partner districts and LEAs in California.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Credentialing Program sponsor approved by CTC for Designated Subjects CTE credentials. Evaluates and recommends candidates for preliminary and clear CTE credentials, integrating academic knowledge with technical and occupational skills for industry professionals seeking to teach CTE in K-12 settings.
• Pre-Service Coursework A 120-hour preparation program consisting of 8.5 units covering classroom management, reading/language arts, teaching best practices, special education, human development, English language learners, technology, cognitive science, and curriculum instruction for intern candidates.
• California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program (Classified Grant) A five-year state grant providing up to $4,320 annually in financial assistance to classified school employees pursuing teaching credentials. Covers tuition, fees, books, transportation, fingerprinting, CTC fees, transcripts, and tests (CBEST, CSET, etc.).
• IEP Academy Workshop A paid workshop ($150 per participant) helping new special education teachers understand IEP structure, navigate IEP meetings, measure IEP goals, collaborate with service providers, and meet legal requirements for IEP documentation.
• Job Readiness Workshop A free workshop providing guidance on resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, practice questions, and tips from Human Resources professionals for candidates seeking teaching positions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 135 scholarships awarded across 24 districts through the California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program grant
• +3 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDJUSD serves as the host district for Yolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing. The organization operates under DJUSD's governance and uses DJUSD's infrastructure (MySchoolCentral payment portal, Canvas LMS). DJUSD also participates as a partner district in the Intern Program, receiving discounted tuition rates for its employees.
• Placer County Office of EducationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerYolo Solano Center has articulation agreements with Placer County Office of Education. Students admitted to the Mild/Moderate Intern Program at PCOE are eligible to receive transfer credits for pre-service coursework from YSCTC, provided the student has taken and successfully passed the entire pre-service coursework.
• Sacramento County Office of EducationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerYolo Solano Center has articulation agreements with Sacramento County Office of Education. Students admitted to the Intern Program at SCOE are eligible to receive transfer credits for pre-service coursework from YSCTC, provided the student has taken and successfully passed the entire pre-service coursework.
• District Intern Programs (Placer COE, Sacramento COE, Lake COE, North Coast School of Education, Teachers College of San Joaquin, Kings COE)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerYSCTC has established partnerships with several district-based intern programs including Placer COE, Sacramento COE, Lake COE, North Coast School of Education, Teachers College of San Joaquin, and Kings COE. Candidates may take pre-service coursework with YSCTC and receive transfer credits, or those who completed pre-service at these programs may apply to YSCTC intern program with accepted transfer credits.
• California Agricultural Teachers' Association (CATA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATIP is a formal partnership between YSCTC and CATA. CATIP was established through CATA's Vision 2030 process (initiated 2013) to induct new agriculture teachers into the profession. CATA's network of over 800 agriculture instructors supports mentor identification and candidate recruitment for the program.
• UC DavissecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Induction Program offers extension units through UC Davis, which requires participation in 5 seminars and orientation. CATIP also provides professional development through CTE TEACH in addition to YSCTC's own programming.
• CTE TEACHsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCATIP provides professional development online training modules through CTE TEACH, covering topics including Instructional Technology, Work-Based Learning, Middle School Learners, Adult Learning, Increasing Rigor and Relevance, Teaching CTE Online, Teacher Externship Toolkit, and CTE Foundations.
• Teachers Test PrepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYolo Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing has partnered with Teachers Test Prep to offer online CSET test prep at a discount to currently enrolled YSCTC students. The partnership provides access to core videos, Smart-STEM virtual tutoring, slideshows, advanced diagnostics, and a full-length practice test for 6 months.
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC/CCTC)coreOthersYolo Solano Center is an approved Program Sponsor through the CTC for Designated Subjects CTE Credential, Intern Teacher Programs, and Induction Programs. The organization makes credential recommendations to the CTC and operates under CTC standards, preconditions, and audit procedures.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake County Office of Education - Intern Program: Regional CTC-approved district intern program in Northern California with formal articulation to YSCTC. Directly comparable alternative certification pathway for the same candidate pool.
• North Coast School of Education: CTC-approved intern teacher credentialing program serving Northern California school districts. Comparable as a regional alternative certification provider with articulation agreement to YSCTC.
• Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) - Intern Program: Operates a CTC-approved district intern program in Northern California serving aspiring teachers. Directly comparable as a California county office of education-based intern credentialing program with articulation agreement to YSCTC.
• Kings County Office of Education - Intern Program: CTC-approved intern credentialing program serving the Central Valley with formal articulation to YSCTC. Directly comparable as a county office of education-based alternative certification pathway.
• Teachers College of San Joaquin: Operates a CTC-approved intern teacher preparation program in California's Central Valley. Comparable as a CTC-accredited alternative certification pathway with articulation agreement to YSCTC.
• Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) - Intern Program: Sponsors CTC-approved intern credentialing programs in Northern California with articulation to YSCTC. Closely comparable as a regional CTC-approved alternative certification pathway serving similar candidate segments.

Broad incumbents

• UC California Education Advancement & New Teacher Center: UC-affiliated teacher induction and credentialing programs with statewide reach. Comparable as induction and mentoring program sponsor but operates at substantially larger scale than YSCTC's induction offerings.
• CalStateTEACH: The California State University's statewide alternative teacher certification program. Comparable as a CTC-approved alternative certification pathway but operates at much larger scale and offers multiple subject credentials across California.
• National University - Sanford College of Education: Private nonprofit university operating CTC-approved credential, intern, and induction programs across California. Comparable as a CTC-approved teacher preparation provider serving similar career-changer candidates at larger scale.

Others

• California Agricultural Teachers' Association (CATA): CATA is YSCTC's formal partner for CATIP and the network through which agriculture teacher recruitment and mentor identification occur. Not a direct credentialing competitor but a strategic ecosystem partner and pipeline source for the agriculture induction program.

Market position

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