The Credential staff for the Ventura County Office of Education provide services for obtaining various types of credentials in California, renewing a California credential, or adding authorizations to existing credentials.

Appointments for office consultations are highly recommended and are available Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquires are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• For credential audit questions, Substitute Permits, Out-of-State and Out-of-Country credential information: contact Human Resources Credentialing at (805) 383-1935.


• For credential program information, click the specific program link below or contact Educator Support and Effectiveness at (805) 437-1320 or academicadvise@vcoe.org.


• For state credential information, visit the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website.