The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recently released a message regarding implementation of Senate Bill 941.  The bill, which concerns the use of National Board Certification to clear credentials of California teachers, may have a hug impact on current and future NBCTs.  Prior to this bill, NB Certification could only clear a credential if the NBCT held a preliminary credential in the same subject area.  This bill would enable NBCTs who earned certification in an area other than the one they hold a preliminary credential to clear a second one.  For example, a teacher with a multiple subject credential who becomes certified in AYA English Language Arts could earn a clear Single Subject English credential. 

While we are awaiting further clarification of how this will work, check out the release for more information:

Implementation of Senate Bill 941 Concerning National Board Certification