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NPS/A Certification Applications

New process for submitting Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School/Agency Certification Applications.

The California Department of Education (CDE), Special Education Division (SED), Interagency-Nonpublic Schools and Agencies Unit (IA-NPS/A) is pleased to announce the implementation of a new Web based system for submitting certification applications for the 2011-12 school year. The new methodology will utilize the CDE’s electronic Web based California Accountability and Improvement System (CAIS) evidence collection system.

CAIS will allow the certification process to become essentially paperless. The majority of the certification application will be completed in an electronic format in the CAIS system. The only exceptions to the electronic submission are the credentials, degrees, and/or licenses. Schools and agencies have the option of scanning and uploading credentials, degrees, and/or licenses, or submitting paper copies of these documents if that option is more convenient. Please mail these documents to:

California Department of Education
Special Education Division
Interagency-Nonpublic Schools/Agencies Unit
1430 N Street, Suite 240
Sacramento CA 95814

The online Nonpublic Schools and Agencies certification applications became available on Monday, August 1, 2011.

Completed renewal applications need to be submitted by October 31, 2011.

Select the type of Certification Application that the applicant will be submitting for 2012:

Nonpublic Agency (NPA) Questions

Questions regarding NPAs may be directed to the SED, IA-NPSA contacts listed below.

First Letter of NPA Name

Analyst

E-mail

Area Code (916)

A-E

Christie Colamartino

ccolamar@cde.ca.gov

327-3692

F-O

Debra Heseman

dheseman@cde.ca.gov

327-3690

P-Z

Linda Warren

lwarren@cde.ca.gov

445-7313

Out-of-State NPA

Linda Warren

lwarren@cde.ca.gov

445-7313

Nonpublic School (NPS) Questions

Questions regarding NPSs may be directed to the SED, IA-NPSA contacts listed below.

The county assignments are displayed on a map of California (Updated 11-Aug-2011; PDF).

County

Consultant

  E-mail

 Area Code (916)

Alameda

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Alpine

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Amador

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Butte

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Calaveras

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Colusa

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Contra Costa

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Del Norte

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

El Dorado

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Fresno

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Glenn

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Humbolt

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Imperial

Peggy Hernandez phernandez@cde.ca.gov
327-3546

Inyo

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Kern

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Kings

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Lake

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Lassen

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Los Angeles Pamela Quiroz pquiroz@cde.ca.gov
327-3699

Madera

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Marin

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Mariposa

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Mendocino

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Merced

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Modoc

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Mono

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Monterey

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Napa

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Nevada

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Orange

Peggy Hernandez phernandez@cde.ca.gov
327-3546

Placer

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Plumas

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Riverside

Peggy Hernandez phernandez@cde.ca.gov
327-3546

Sacramento

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

San Benito

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

San Bernardino

Peggy Hernandez phernandez@cde.ca.gov
327-3546

San Diego

Peggy Hernandez phernandez@cde.ca.gov
327-3546

San Francisco

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

San Joaquin

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

San Luis Obispo

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

San Mateo

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Santa Barbara

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Santa Clara

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Santa Cruz

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Shasta

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Sierra

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Siskiyou

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Solano

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Sonoma

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Stanislaus

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Sutter

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Tehama

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Trinity

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Tulare

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Tuolumne

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Ventura

Shellie Higuera

shiguera@cde.ca.gov

327-3549

Yolo

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

Yuba

Shari Presnall

spresnall@cde.ca.gov

445-2994

Out-of-State NPS

Steve Perez

stperez@cde.ca.gov

327-4216

 

Exceptions to County Assignments

Consultant

  E-mail

 Area Code (916)

Anova Center for Education

Little Citizens Westside Academy

Sierra Schools

Spectrum Schools

The Help Group

T.I.E.E. Schools

UHS Schools

Marco Farias

mfarias@cde.ca.gov

324-4536


Application for Certification of a New Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School (NPS)

The completion of the Certification Application via CAIS is required for private schools who wish to apply for certification to serve individuals with exceptional needs under California Education Code (EC) Section 56366.1. New applications will be accepted throughout the year unless the agency falls under the requirements of EC 56366.1 (k).

Applicants must complete and submit the entire application through the CAIS system in order to be considered for certification. Failure to do so could result in denial of the application.

It is strongly recommended that EC sections 56365 through 56366.12 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, be reviewed for qualification standards External link opens in new window or tab. required for NPSs.

Please follow these steps to begin the certification process:

Step Certification Processes for New NPS

1

Review the General Certification Information (DOC) for detailed information regarding the certification requirements.

2

Download and complete the Applicant Information Template (DOC).

3

Mail completed Applicant Information Template and a check made payable to California Department of Education (amounts located on Applicant Information Template) to cover the certification fee to:

California Department of Education, Special Education Division
Interagency-Nonpublic Schools/Agencies Unit
1430 N Street, Suite 2401
Sacramento, CA 95814

4

Once the check and the Applicant Information Template are received, the CDE staff will create a profile for the school and send an e-mail with a link that will allow the applicant to begin using the CAIS system to complete the certification application.

5

Once in the CAIS system, the applicant will need to thoroughly review the CAIS Application Instructions for New NPS (DOC) for detailed instructions on how to use the new CAIS system to complete the application.

6

Complete all components of the Certification Application in CAIS and send to the local Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) via CAIS or via regular mail. 

7

Once the SELPA has reviewed the certification application and signs the “Notification to Seek Certification” form, the applicant should scan the signed “Notification to Seek Certification” form and attach it to CAIS. 

8

After attaching the “Notification to Seek Certification” form, the applicant submits the certification application via CAIS to the CDE for review.

9

The CDE will review the application and provide feedback on whether all items in the application meet the certification requirements.

10

The applicant will provide any additional information requested by the CDE via the CAIS system.

11

Once all of the items in the application have been approved, the CDE will issue the new NPS certification.

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Application for Certification of a Renewing Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School (NPS)

The completion of the Certification Application via CAIS is required for NPSs who wish to apply for certification renewal to serve individuals with exceptional needs under California Education Code (EC) Section 56366.1.

Applicants must complete and submit the entire application through the CAIS system in order to be considered for Certification Renewal.

Please follow these steps to begin the certification process:

Step Certification Processes for Renewing NPS

1

Review the General Certification Information (DOC) for detailed information regarding the certification requirements.

2

Download and complete the Applicant Information Template (DOC).

3

Mail completed Applicant Information Template and a check made payable to California Department of Education (amounts located on Applicant Information Template) to cover the certification fee to:

California Department of Education, Special Education Division
Interagency-Nonpublic Schools/Agencies Unit
1430 N Street, Suite 2401
Sacramento, CA 95814

4

Once the check and the Applicant Information Template are received, the CDE staff will create a profile for the agency and send an e-mail with a link that will allow the NPS to begin using the CAIS system to complete the certification application.

5

Once in the CAIS system, the NPS will need to thoroughly review the CAIS Application Instructions for Renewing NPS (DOC) for detailed instructions on how to use the new CAIS system to complete the application.

6

Complete all components of the Certification Application in CAIS and send to the local Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) via CAIS or via regular mail. 

7

Once the SELPA has reviewed the certification application and signs the “Notification to Seek Certification” form, the NPS should scan the signed “Notification to Renew Certification” form and attach it to CAIS. 

8

After attaching the “Notification to Seek Certification” form, the applicant submits the certification application via CAIS to the CDE for review.

9

The CDE will review the application and provide feedback on whether all items in the application meet the certification requirements.

10

The NPS will provide any additional information requested by the CDE via the CAIS system.

11

Once all of the items in the application have been approved, the CDE will issue the NPS a renewed certification.

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Application for Certification of a New Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Agency (NPA)

The completion of the Certification Application via CAIS is required for private agencies who wish to apply for certification to serve individuals with exceptional needs under California Education Code (EC) Section 56366.1. New applications will be accepted throughout the year unless the agency falls under the requirements of EC 56366.1 (k).

Applicants must complete and submit the entire application through the CAIS system in order to be considered for certification. Failure to do so could result in denial of the application.

It is strongly recommended that EC sections 56365 through 56366.12 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, be reviewed for qualification standards External link opens in new window or tab. required for NPAs.

Please follow these steps to begin the certification process.

Step Certification Processes for New NPA

1

Review the General Certification Information (DOC) for detailed information regarding the certification requirements.

2

Download and complete the Applicant Information Template (DOC).

3

Mail completed Applicant Information Template and a check made payable to California Department of Education (amounts located on Applicant Information Template) to cover the certification fee to:

California Department of Education, Special Education Division
Interagency-Nonpublic Schools/Agencies Unit
1430 N Street, Suite 2401
Sacramento, CA 95814

4

Once the check and Applicant Information Template are received, the CDE staff will create a profile for the agency and send an e-mail with a link that will allow the applicant to begin using the CAIS system to complete the certification application.

5

Once in the CAIS system, the applicant will need to thoroughly review the  CAIS Application Instructions for New NPA (DOC) for detailed instructions on how to use the new CAIS system to complete the application.

6

Complete all components of the Certification Application in CAIS and send to the local Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) via CAIS or via regular mail. 

7

Once the SELPA has reviewed the certification application and signs the “Notification to Seek Certification” form, the applicant should scan the signed “Notification to Seek Certification” form and attach it to CAIS. 

8

After attaching the “Notification to Seek Certification” form, the applicant submits the certification application via CAIS to the CDE for review.

9

The CDE will review the application and provide feedback on whether all items in the application meet the certification requirements.

10

The applicant will provide any additional information requested by the CDE via the CAIS system.

11

Once all of the items in the application have been approved, the CDE will issue the new NPA  certification.

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Application for Certification of a Renewing Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Agency (NPA)

The completion of the Certification Application via CAIS is required for NPAs who wish to apply for certification renewal to serve individuals with exceptional needs under California Education Code (EC) Section 56366.1.

Applicants must complete and submit the entire application through the CAIS system in order to be considered for Certification Renewal.

Please follow these steps to begin the certification process:

Step Certification Processes for Renewing NPA

1

Review the General Certification Information (DOC) for detailed information regarding the certification requirements.

2

Download and complete the Applicant Information Template (DOC).

3

Mail completed Applicant Information Template and a check made payable to California Department of Education (amounts located on Applicant Information Template) to cover the certification fee to:

California Department of Education, Special Education Division
Interagency-Nonpublic Schools/Agencies Unit
1430 N Street, Suite 2401
Sacramento, CA 95814

4

Once the check and the Applicant Information Template are received, the CDE staff will create a profile for the agency and send an e-mail with a link that will allow the NPA to begin using the CAIS system to complete the certification application.

5

 Once in the CAIS system, the NPA will need to thoroughly review the CAIS Application Instructions for Renewing NPA (DOC) for detailed instructions on how to use the new CAIS system to complete the application.

6

Complete all components of the Certification Application in CAIS and send to the local Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) via CAIS or via regular mail.

7

Once SELPA has reviewed the certification application and signs the “Notification to Seek Certification” form, the NPA should scan the signed “Notification to Seek Certification” form and attach it to CAIS

8

After attaching the “Notification to Renew Certification” form, the NPA submits the certification application via CAIS to the CDE for review.

9

The CDE will review the application and provide feedback on whether all items in the application meet the certification requirements.

10

The NPA will provide any additional information requested by the CDE via the CAIS system.

11

Once all of the items in the application have been approved, the CDE will issue the NPA a renewed certification

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