{"id":5841,"date":"2020-09-24T09:43:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T16:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aldergse.edu\/?page_id=5841"},"modified":"2026-07-09T10:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:47:41","slug":"testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aldergse.edu\/admissions\/testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Admissions Process Program Costs &#038; Benefits Financial Supports Locations Enrollment Testing Home Testing Information In order to be recommended for a preliminary teaching credential at the end of the school year, candidates must meet\u00a0subject matter competency. In the summer of 2021, California passed legislation allowing aspiring teachers to use relevant collegiate-level coursework to meet these requirements, creating new pathways outside of standardized credential testing. For additional context around this shift, please consult the CTC Press Release.\u00a0 In the summer of 2024, California passed legislation that allows aspiring teachers to meet the Basic Skills Requirement if they possess a bachelor&#8217;s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, which means Alder candidates no longer need to take CBEST or meet BSR. For more information, please see this CTC Press Release.\u00a0 We urge candidates in all stages of the application and enrollment process to review the guidelines below. Alder\u2019s Credentials Department will review your transcripts for Subject Matter upon your admission to the program. In the meantime, the guidelines will give you an idea if you need to start testing or not. Guidelines for CSET Testing Supports If you do need to take the CSET to meet the requirements, Alder provides a range of supports including study materials, office hours, study groups, and sample tests. Note, the Teachers Test Prep credit is available only after a candidate has signed their Commitment to Alder (enrollment agreement).\u00a0 Email testing@aldergse.edu for additional support and\/or information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admissions Process Program Costs &#038; Benefits Financial Supports Locations Enrollment Testing Home Testing Information In order to be recommended for a preliminary teaching credential at the end of the school year, candidates must meet\u00a0subject matter competency. 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