Education Specialist Intern Program

Our Teacher Intern Program is a two year,  job-embedded teacher preparation program accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).  After completion and passing of  this program and edTPA, you will earn your preliminary teaching credential with a Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) and English Learning Authorization (ELA) . MMSN includes specific learning disabilities; mild to moderate support needs; autism; emotional disturbance; intellectual disability; multiple disabilities; orthopedic impairment; other health impairment; specific learning disability; traumatic brain injury; and authorizes service in grades K–12, transitional kindergarten, and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22.  Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) content is included in the new preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential programs for all specialty areas. The preliminary and clear credential authorizes the holder to provide autism instructional services to students within the specialty area(s) of their credential. This program will provide you with continuous support, professional development, and deep reflection. You will be matched with a skilled mentor according to your grade level, and/or your subject area within the first 30 days of your enrollment in the program and receive ongoing support from your mentor during the entirety of this program. Together, your mentor and instructors will help guide you towards learning and applying the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) within the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP), to both refine and reflect on your teaching practices. 

 

Eligibility: Phase 1 ***Please note: you can be accepted into the preservice program prior to  meeting all requirements 

To be eligible for acceptance into the KCTIP, a candidate must have:

• Employment

Current employment* in an Education Specialist position

*Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN)

You may enroll in our summer preservice classes while looking for employment but, must have proof of employment to officially be enrolled in the program

Eligibility: Phase 2

Program Prerequisites 

• Bachelor’s Degree / Basic Skills Requirement

Official Transcripts from a regionally accredited institution

 must be submitted electronically to 

[email protected]

See CTC leaflet for more information on meeting the BSR requirement 

• Certificate of Clearance 

After completion of the Livescan fingerprinting process (41-LS), 

you can apply for a Certificate of Clearance

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/fee-and-fingerprint

• US Constitution

Official transcripts will show proof of completion for this requirement. 

If not, you may take a test to complete this requirement at

www.usconstitutionexam.com

• Subject Matter Competency

Candidates must demonstrate subject matter competency by completing ONE of the following:

Passing score on CSET: Multiple Subject or Single Subject or

Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies

or Subject Matter Preparation Program

or Equivalent Course Work/Combination/Program  (See Program Policies: Equivalent Credits for more details)

 

 

Acceptance: Phase 1

 

Once all of the above items (#1-6)  have been completed and submitted with the online application, candidates will receive access to the online portal containing the preservice coursework. Candidates are welcome into preservice prior to completion of above items if they can show proof of intent to complete above requirements. Preservice courses are all online and cost $500

 

 

Acceptance: Phase 2

Candidates must complete preservice coursework with a passing grade. After completion of courses, candidates will qualify for a California District Intern Credential. This credential will authorize them to teach  for two years, while enrolled in the Teacher Intern Program. 

Failure to Complete

 

If a candidate fails to complete both phases 1 and 2 by August 1st, employment and program eligibility will be in jeopardy or even terminated. Summer coursework will remain fulfilled if the candidate enters the program the following year due to incomplete phases.

 

For questions on how to apply, please email: [email protected].