The Imperial County Credentials Office is a division of the Human Resources Department.  The Credentials Office provides services to ICOE, local school districts, charter schools, education agencies, credentialed employees, prospective educators (trained in California, out-of-state or out-of-country), substitute teachers, and the community to ensure educator quality and preparation through oversight, advisement and assistance. 

Functions of the Credentials Office include:

• Processing credential applications
• Coordinate temporary county certificate issuances
• Registration of teacher and services credentials
• Evaluating and advising on educator qualifications
• Online recommendations for substitute teacher permits and California Teacher Induction
• Dissemination and facilitation of credential regulations and training
• Serve as community resource on educator standards
• Monitor certificated assignments