Micro-Credentialing Program

Cultivating and recognizing educator excellence through competency-based professional learning.

2026–2027 Applications Are Open

Cultivate Your Expertise. Earn District Recognition.

Explore Los Angeles Unified Micro-Credentialing Programs designed to support educator growth, strengthen practice, and recognize demonstrated competency.

Apply by Sept. 2, Sept. 9, or Sept. 16, depending on the program.

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Program Approach

A Research- and Competency-Based Approach

Los Angeles Unified Micro-Credentialing Programs help educators cultivate expertise, apply learning in practice, and earn recognition for demonstrated competency.

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Sustained Learning

Educators build expertise over time through a structured, yearlong professional learning experience.

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Applied Practice

Candidates apply new learning in classrooms, schools, and leadership settings connected to their role.

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Demonstrated Competency

Educators submit Evidence of Learning Artifacts and a capstone portfolio to demonstrate growth.

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Program Impact

Growing Educator Expertise Across Los Angeles Unified

Los Angeles Unified Micro-Credentialing Programs recognize demonstrated educator expertise through relevant, sustained professional learning connected to daily practice and focused on schools with the greatest student need.

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Micro-Credentials Earned

Earned by Los Angeles Unified educators from 2018 through 2026.

92%

Applicable to Position

Rated content as highly applicable to their role.

90%

Well-Designed Content

Rated training content as highly well-designed.

84%

SENI High/Highest Schools

Micro-Credentials earned by educators serving schools with the highest levels of student need.

I am ready to apply my learning to improve my instruction for my students.

— Micro-Credentialing participant feedback

Micro-Credentials earned reflects cumulative completion data from 2018 through 2026. SENI percentage reflects micro-credential earned by educators serving SENI High/Highest schools. Evaluation percentages are based on 2025–2026 SPDE evaluation responses submitted to date and represent ratings of 5 or 6 on a 6-point scale.

2026–2027 Full Programs

2026–2027 Full Micro-Credentialing Programs

Review each program’s focus, schedule, application deadline, and full program details to determine which opportunity best aligns with your professional learning goals and current commitments.

Antiracist Instruction

Build capacity to recognize, interrupt, and transform inequitable practices through antiracist instruction.

Application deadline: Sept. 16

Early Childhood

Strengthen early childhood practice and support high-quality learning experiences for young learners.

TK qualification note: This program meets the California Department of Education’s TK qualification requirement for Multiple Subject credentialed teachers.

Application deadline: Sept. 16

Equitable Grading and Instruction

Strengthen grading and assessment practices that support equity, mastery, and meaningful feedback.

Application deadline: Sept. 2

Family Engagement

Develop practices that strengthen authentic partnerships with families and communities.

Application deadline: Sept. 16

LGBTQ+ Supportive Education

Build inclusive, affirming, and supportive learning environments for LGBTQ+ students and communities.

Application deadline: Sept. 16

Linked Learning

Connect rigorous academics, career pathways, work-based learning, and student supports.

Application deadline: Sept. 9

Reading Specialist: Early Literacy Foundations

Strengthen early literacy instruction through evidence-based practices and targeted support.

Reading clarification: Aligned to National Board literacy standards, this micro-credential supports and recognizes demonstrated early literacy practice. It complements, but does not replace, the California Reading and Literacy Added Authorization or add a state credential authorization.

Application deadline: Sept. 2

Secondary Literacy

Support adolescent literacy across content areas through intentional, discipline-based practices.

Application deadline: Sept. 2

Social Emotional Learning

Build practices that support students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.

Application deadline: Sept. 2

Special Education

Strengthen inclusive and effective instructional practices for students with disabilities.

Application deadline: Sept. 2

STEAM

Design inquiry-based, interdisciplinary learning experiences that help students create, collaborate, and solve problems.

Application deadline: Sept. 2

Program Details and Applications

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Contact

Michael Beiersdorf, Ed.D., NBCT
Administrative Coordinator

Phone:
(213) 241-5244

Email:
[email protected]

Address:
333 S. Beaudry Avenue
14th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017

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