FERPA Compliant · CTC Aligned · AB 130 Methodology

Know Exactly Where You Stand.

STARS evaluates your college transcripts against California AB 130 subject matter requirements — giving you a clear, CSET subtest-by-subtest pass/fail report for your credential program.

STARS Evaluation ReportMultiple Subject

Candidate: Jane Doe

Evaluation Date: July 14, 2026

CSET Subtest I

Reading, Language & Literature

Pass

CSET Subtest II

History & Social Science

Pass

CSET Subtest III

Science & Mathematics

Not Met

CSET Subtest IV

Physical Education & Health

Pass
3 of 4 subtests metAction Required

The Process

Three Steps to Clarity

01

Submit Your Transcripts Securely

Upload your official college transcripts through our FERPA-compliant secure portal. Your records are encrypted and handled with full legal protection.

02

We Analyze Against AB 130 Requirements

Our evaluation engine maps your completed coursework to the California AB 130 subject matter requirements for your selected credential program.

03

Receive Your CSET Subtest Report

You receive a clear pass/fail determination for each applicable CSET subtest — Subtest I, II, III, and IV — with a full program requirement summary.

Credential Programs

Which Program Are You Pursuing?

STARS evaluates transcripts for all three California credential program types. Select your program when submitting.

Elementary Education

Multiple Subject

For candidates seeking to teach in self-contained classrooms, typically grades K–8.

Subtests Evaluated

  • CSET Subtest I
  • CSET Subtest II
  • CSET Subtest III
Secondary Education

Single Subject

For candidates seeking to teach a specific subject area in departmentalized settings, typically grades 6–12.

Subtests Evaluated

  • CSET Subtest I
  • CSET Subtest II
  • CSET Subtest III
  • CSET Subtest IV
Special Education

Education Specialist

For candidates seeking to teach students with exceptional needs across grade levels and settings.

Subtests Evaluated

  • CSET Subtest I
  • CSET Subtest II

Why STARS

Built for Compliance. Designed for Clarity.

FERPA-Compliant Data Handling

Your transcripts contain sensitive educational records protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. STARS handles all submissions with full FERPA compliance — encrypted transfer, restricted access, and secure storage. Your records are used solely for evaluation and never shared with third parties.

AB 130 Methodology & CTC Alignment

California Assembly Bill 130 established the subject matter competency framework for teacher credentialing. STARS applies this framework precisely, mapping your completed coursework to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing's program requirements — so your evaluation reflects the same standards used in the official credentialing process.

Get your CSET subtest evaluation report for $125.

Secure upload. Clear results. No guesswork.

STARS

Subject Matter Transcript Analysis and Review System. FERPA-compliant evaluation for California teacher credential candidates.

Compliance & Security

  • FERPA Compliant Transcript Handling
  • CTC Program Aligned
  • AB 130 Methodology
  • Secure Encrypted Upload

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