All candidates participating in the Early Childhood Special Education Credential Program, offered by the Department of Special Education , are prepared to provide instruction and special education support to students birth to kindergarten, who are eligible for early intervention special education and related services related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury and multiple disabilities including developmental delay and a disabling medical condition. Candidates must meet Teacher Performance Expectations set forth by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.