K-12 Teachers

(No Fremont testing until 8/25/2010 - Site is closed for Summer Break)
Santa Clara testing continues on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.

U.S. Constitution Test
for Single and Multiple Subject Teachers
(and other K-12 credentials)

	The test offered through our agency has been accepted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for many years. Upon successful completion of the examination, a certificate is awarded, a photocopy of which may be presented to the credential advisor to be included in the credential application.
	The results are recorded in the San Jose State University, International and Extended Education Department, as required by CCTC.
	No course credit is awarded; the test results will not appear on a transcript.
	If you have not been directly referred to our agency by your credential advisor, it would be appropriate to inform the advisor of your intention to take this exam as fees are non-refundable.

Registration for the Test

	The registration fee includes excellent study material, testing, formal certificate (with a copy for your credential advisor) and recording results at San Jose State University.
	Registration may be completed by mail or in person at our office in Santa Clara.

Registration Fee

	Registration fee is $35 for registration
	Fee is paid in advance; it is non-refundable and is applicable for one year.
	Cash, personal checks or money orders are accepted.
	"Bounced checks" subject to $25 service charge.
	Fee includes the study materials as well as the examination.
	The materials are exceptionally helpful; no additional research material will be necessary.
	Usually, candidates can prepare for and pass the test within 2 weeks.
	Fee to re-take the test is $10

Register for Test and Receive Study Materials by Mail:

Mail the fee ($35) personal check or money order
payable to Lee W. Clark to:

Lee Clark
Santa Clara Adult Education
1840 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050

along with the application form:

Application form, click here

The study information will be mailed immediately.

Register and Pick Up Study Materials in our Office:

We are also available Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Santa Clara location for registration.

Additionally, the Santa Clara adult school office where we are housed, is usually willing to receive fees and distribute the study guide - IF they have time. (During registration period, they can be too busy to assist with this activity - they are short staffed)
Office hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday's 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are some office closures which are beyond our control and advance knowledge.
If you wish to call and confirm the office is open and that they have time to help, that number is 408 423 3500.

Please pay by check, money order or cash (exact change)
Make check payable to Lee W. Clark

Office Address:

Santa Clara Adult Education
1840 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050.

(Directions under "Contact Us" menu)

Testing Dates

Every Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. in Santa Clara

Every Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. in city of Fremont

Select the preferred test date either at time of registration
or contact us by phone or email when you are ready.

On the testing date, arrive 15 minutes early.

You may wish to visit the restroom prior to taking the test.

Bring to the testing location:

	Photo Identification
	Bold, dark black gel pen
	(Bottled water if desired)
	(The Fremont testing site is not always a quiet environment. We have good earplugs available if desired.)

The Test

	The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions and four very short (75 - 100 words) essays.
	The study guide is completely adequate for the multiple choice section.
	The actual essay questions are included in the booklet along with a rubric.
	The essays must be written during the test, "from the heart" not from notes.
	Test materials and paper will be provided.

Obtaining the Results

	You will receive the results of the multiple choice portion of the test immediately after the test is completed.
	The essays are usually read and graded on Friday of the same week.
	The certificate is usually mailed to your address on Friday or early the next week. If results are needed by a certain date, please inform us.