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feature TECHNOLOGY TIPS California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Releases Statistics on Pupil Personnel Services Credentials PPS credentials with authorization in school counseling decreased, school counseling internship credentials increased In California, there are 38 institutions with approved Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) programs: 16 California State University campuses, four University of California campuses, and 18 private/ independent institutions. The PPS credential authorizes individuals to provide services such as assessments, problem prevention and early intervention, techniques for facilitating individual growth and development, and consultation services to students, teachers and parents. The PPS credentials authorize one of the following four specializations: School Counseling, School Psychology, School Social Work, and Child Welfare and Attendance. Approximately 1,500 credentials were issued in PPS and another 3,000 to 4,000 authorizations were renewed each year. After a gradual increase in the number of PPS credentials1 from 2001-02 to 2003-04, there was a steady decline in the number of credentials authorized in two specializations: School Counseling (by 19 percent) and School Psychology (by 12 percent) whereas Social Work showed an increase of 9 percent in the past six years. By Carol Lane Elementary Vice President and Technology Assistant Editor Do you know what is available at the Department of Technology in your district? Many districts oﬀer free technology classes. In the San Bernardino City Uniﬁed School District (SBCUSD) all subjects and all levels, from beginners to advanced users are oﬀered. I have taken many of these classes and it has enabled me to become a much more eﬃcient counselor, able to create forms, prepare Power Point presentations and other things pertinent to my profession. SBCUSD oﬀers an Online University, Computer Repair, Network Support, Apple Macintosh Support, a Help Desk, Secondary and Elementary Technology Liaisons, a website with many resources, and my personal favorite, Digital Delivery. When was the last time you checked to see what opportunities are waiting for you? Do yourself a favor. Check it out. ■ Pupil Personnel Services Credentials Issued, 2001-02 to 2006-07 2,000 1,500 School Social Work School Psychology 1,000 School Couseling 500 During the same time period, the number of intern credentials2, almost doubled (by 96 percent); with a signiﬁcant increase (by 168 percent) for credentials in school counseling. The number of waivers issued in PPS continued to show a declining pattern (down by 41 percent). Overall, there has been a steady increase (12 percent) in the number of counselors, psychologists, and social workers authorized to work in public schools in the past six years. ■ Data includes First-time and New Type only; does not include Renewals. Also, some individuals qualiﬁed for more than one subject authorization on their document. 2 Intern credential in PPS is oﬀered only in School Counseling and School Psychology. 1 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Note: Since Child Welfare and Attendance is an additional authorization that must be added to one of the credentials listed above, data are not reported separately. The California School Counselor | winter 2008 21

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California School Counselor - Winter 2008 Contents Presidential Perspectives Jackie’s Jottings Executive Director’s Report Creating Possibilities Through Language The Six C’s Orange County Counselors Form Book Review Legislative Update Research CASC’s 2008 Leadership ASCA Announces Hughes Middle School Memory Tips for School, Work and Life California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Releases Statistics on Pupil Personnel Services Credentials Technology Tips Pics, Clicks and Technics Calendar Index to Advertisers

California School Counselor - Winter 2008

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