California

TA Profile

About California

A CEEDAR TA Partner since: 2013

Participating Teacher and Leader Preparation Programs:

  • California Poly Pomona
  • California State University East Bay
  • California State University Fresno
  • California State University Long Beach
  • California State University Los Angeles
  • California State University Northridge
  • Chapman University
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • National University
  • San Jose State University
  • University of Lavern
  • California State University Dominguez Hills
  • Alliant International University
  • University of San Diego
  • University of California Los Angeles

Collaborating Partners:

  • California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
  • California Department of Education (CDE)






  • CEEDAR Cross-State Convening 2026

  • CEEDAR Cross-State Convening 2024

  • CEEDAR Cross-State Convening 2023

California Goals

CEEDAR California is focused on: 

  • providing support to EPPs to develop effective practices and schools
  • developing a Community of Practice, a collaborative podcast series, and school district partnerships
  • conducting a statewide study of effective leadership in all EPPs

In Their Own Words

Interested in learning more about reform efforts in California? Contact one of our CEEDAR agency representatives.

Agency RepresentativeNameEmail
CEEDAR Linda Blantonlindablanton@ufl.edu
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingSarah Solari Colombinissolari@ctc.ca.gov
Cal Poly PonomaSara Juarezsjuarez@cpp.edu
California State University East BayEric Engdahleric.engdahl@csueastbay.edu
California State University Long BeachNat Hansuvadhanat.hansuvadha@csulb.edu
California State University Los AngelesChuck Florescflor203@calstatela.edu
California State University NorthridgeVirginia Kennedyvirginia.kennedy@csun.edu
Loyola Marymount University

Nadja Conwaynadja.conway@lmu.edu
San Franciso State UniversityCynthia Grutzikcgrutzik@sfsu.edu
University of San DiegoRebekka Jezrjez@sandiego.edu
U Mass GlobalAnne Spillanespillane@umassglobal.edu
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