Recommendation from a CTC-approved PPS Preparation Program
PPS/SSW credential candidates must obtain the recommendation of a California college or university with a CTC-approved Pupil Personnel Services program specializing in school social work. Upon verification that all requirements have been satisfied, Berkeley Social Welfare submits credential recommendations online directly to CTC on behalf of eligible candidates.
All Berkeley MSW students use the online PPSC Declaration and Documentation Form to request a recommendation for the credential once all program requirements have been completed.
When the recommendation is submitted to CTC from Berkeley Social Welfare, PPS/SSW credential candidates are notified by email that the application has been submitted and is awaiting payment of the application processing fee in a secured database. This fee is paid directly to the CTC; applicants are notified by email of how to pay the application processing fee online through their CTC Online Services Educator Account.
Check Spam Folders for CTC Email
Email messages from the CTC containing application instructions or action items required for issuing a credential document are sent from an automated email system. These emails are frequently tagged as 'spam' since they come from an automated no-reply email address. Please check your spam folders and filters if you are expecting application instructions or a credential document and have not received any email notifications from CTC.
How Your Credential is Issued
The CTC will issue your credential once you have responded to the email from them with instructions on how to complete the final application for your credential and pay the required application fee. If you do not take the required action with the timeframe noted in the instruction email, your application will be deleted from the CTC system.
Online recommendations submitted from an approved program are typically processed within 10 business days when no additional review based on background or professional fitness review is required. Credential applicants and potential employers can view the status of a recommendation through the CTC Online system.