General Education Internship Program

Multiple & Single Subject

1. Bachelor's Degree Requirement

Candidates admitted to internship programs must hold baccalaureate degrees or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Reference: Education Code Sections 44325, 44326, 44453.

Candidates admitted to internship programs must hold baccalaureate degrees or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. The Credential Student Services Center (CSSC) reviews transcripts to determine whether applicants hold a BA or BS degree. They also determine whether a regionally accredited institution issued the degree by referring to the following database (Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education).

The CSSC staff also obtains a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts prior to admission that are on the approved organization list published by Commission for a California credential, permit, or certificate to determine whether the transcripts show equivalence to a U.S. degree. See CTC’s link for Foreign Transcript Evaluations: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

Candidates are notified of these requirements during program orientation and in the Intern Manual.

Multiple Subject Admissions Requirements

Single Subject Admissions Requirements

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2. Subject Matter Requirement

Each Multiple Subject intern admitted into the program has passed the Commission-approved subject matter examinations(s) for the subject area(s) in which the Intern is authorized to teach, and each Single Subject intern admitted into the program has passed the Commission-approved subject matter examination(s) or completed the subject matter program for the subject areas(s) in which the Intern is authorized to teach. Reference: Education Code Section 44325(c) (3).

Each candidate must meet the subject matter requirement prior to being given daily whole class instructional responsibilities in TK-12 school.

The Multiple Subject credential candidate shall have achieved a passing score on the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET: Multiple Subjects) Subtests 101, 102 (or 214), 103) or satisfactorily completed a subject matter program appropriate to the credential and approved by the CTC.

The Single Subject credential candidate shall have achieved a passing score on any CSET that is required for the credential sought or satisfactorily completed a subject matter program appropriate to the credential and approved by the CTC.

All information is kept in a database by the Credentials Student Service Center (CSSC).

Sample Screenshots from database:

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3.Pre-Service Requirement

(a) Each Multiple and Single Subject Internship program must include a minimum of 120 clock hour (or the semester or quarter unit equivalent) pre-service component which includes foundational preparation in general pedagogy including classroom management and planning, reading/language arts, subject specific pedagogy, human development, and specific content regarding the teaching English Learners pursuant to California Code of Regulations §80033.

In preparation for an internship, candidates complete summer course work that satisfies the minimum 120 hour pre-service component.

Courses include:

Multiple Subject (University Catalog)

TED 500 Foundations in Education
TED 501 Introduction to Teaching Emerging Bilinguals
TED 504 Introduction to Teaching SPED
TED 508 Curriculum & Instruction: Reading

Single Subject (University Catalog)

TED 520 Foundations in Education
TED 521 Content Literacy
TED 522 Introduction to Teaching Emerging Bilinguals
TED 525 Introduction to Teaching SPED

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4. Professional Development Plan

The employing district has developed and implemented a Professional Development Plan for interns in consultation with a Commission-approved program of teacher preparation. The plan shall include all of the following:(a) Provisions for an annual evaluation of the intern.(b) A description of the courses to be completed by the intern, if any, and a plan for the completion of preservice or other clinical training, if any, including student teaching.(c) Additional instruction during the first semester of service, for interns teaching in kindergarten or grades 1 to 6 inclusive, in child development and teaching methods, and special education programs for pupils with mild and moderate disabilities.(d) Instruction, during the first year of service, for interns teaching children in bilingual classes in the culture and methods of teaching bilingual children, and instruction in the etiology and methods of teaching children with mild and moderate disabilities.

The university has a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with each district or school employing interns. Under that MOU, biannual evaluations are required.

The requirements for Intern support are considered to be the professional development plan. The program calls this the Individualized Intern Plan (IIPS). The contents of the IIPS are communicated to interns in the Intern Manual. Intern support including evaluation procedures are spelled out in the MOU (Page 3, clause 6.2)

Required coursework is completed by interns through the university program. A list of multiple subject credential courses including courses covering culture and methods of teaching bilingual children, and instruction in the etiology and methods of teaching children with mild and moderate disabilities is listed in the university catolog for Multiple Subject and Single Subject.

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5. Supervision of Interns

(a) In all internship programs, the participating institutions in partnership with employing districts shall provide 144 hours of support and supervision annually and 45 hours of support and supervision specific to teaching English learners pursuant to California Code of Regulations §80033.
(b) University Intern Programs only: No intern's salary may be reduced by more than 1/8 of its total to pay for supervision, and the salary of the intern shall not be less than the minimum base salary paid to a regularly certificated person. If the intern salary is reduced, no more than eight interns may be advised by one district support person. Reference: Education Code Section 44462. Institutions will describe the procedures used in assigning supervisors and, where applicable, the system used to pay for supervision.

(a) Supervision of interns is a shared responsibility between the partner district and the University.

The employer will appoint a mentor with an English Learner Authorization prior to an intern assuming daily teaching responsibilities. This Employer Provided Mentor will provide support that consists of observations, conferences, email and phone calls to the Intern teacher. The EPM will provide 26 hours of support, mentoring and supervision within the school day of the Intern teaching in the general education or special education classroom. Additionally, the Employer Provided Mentor will provide 10 hours of support and supervision related to English Learners during the school day.

Cal State East Bay will designate a University Supervisor to provide support, mentoring, and supervision to the Intern. This will consist of on-site observations and conferences, email and phone support. The University Supervisor will conduct 8 Regular Education/ Special Education observations and post observation conferences over the course of the school year. (2 hours each) An additional 4 observation visits and 4 conferences (2 hours each) will be made by the University Supervisor to observe the Intern teaching English Learners. A total of 12 observations and conferences will take place between the University Supervisor and the Intern totaling 24 hours. The University Supervisor will meet in person with the Employer Provided Mentor at least three times per semester to discuss the Intern’s progress.

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(b) None of Cal State East Bay's partner districts for internships reduce an intern’s salary in order to provide on-site supervision of our interns.

6. Assignment and Authorization

To receive program approval, the participating institution authorizes the candidates in an internship program to assume the functions that are authorized by the regular standard credential. Reference: Education Code Section 44454. The institution stipulates that the interns' services meet the instructional or service needs of the participating district(s). Reference: Education Code Section 44458.

Candidates are only recommended for Intern credentials with a job offer letter from the employing entity. The job offered must comply with CTC regulations. This is communicated to candidates in the Intern Application and Approval forms. The Intern MOU stipulates that the interns' services meet the districts instructional or service needs.

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7. Participating Districts

Participating districts are public school districts or county offices of education. Submissions for approval must identify the specific districts involved and the specific credential(s) involved. Reference: Education Code Sections 44321 and 44452

CSUEB has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with all public school districts and county offices of education in which its intern teachers are assigned.

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8. Early Program Completion Option

Each intern program must make available to candidates who qualify for the option the opportunity to choose an early program completion option, culminating in a five year preliminary teaching credential. This option must be made available to interns who meet the following requirements:(a) Pass a written assessment adopted by the commission that assesses knowledge of teaching foundations as well as all of the following:• Human development as it relates to teaching and learning aligned with the state content and performance standards for K-12 students• Techniques to address learning differences, including working with students with special needs• Techniques to address working with English learners to provide access to the curriculum• Reading instruction in accordance with state standards• Assessment of student progress based on the state content and performance standards• Classroom management techniques• Methods of teaching the subject fields(b) Pass the teaching performance assessment. This assessment may be taken only one time by an intern participating in the early completion option.(c) Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) (Multiple Subject Credential only).(d) Meet the requirements for teacher fitness. An intern who chooses the early completion option but is not successful in passing the assessment may complete his or her full internship program. (Reference: Education Code Section 44468).

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9. Length of Validity of the Intern Certificate

Each intern certificate will be valid for a period of two years. However, a certificate may be valid for three years if the intern is participating in a program leading to the attainment of a specialist credential to teach students, or for four years if the intern is participating in a district intern program leading to the attainment of both a multiple subject or a single subject teaching credential and a specialist credential to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities. Reference: Education Code Section 44325 (b).

Each intern certificate issued by Cal State East Bay is valid for two years.

10. Non-Displacement of Certificated Employees

The institution and participating districts must certify that interns do not displace certificated employees in participating districts.

CSUEB interns are hired when a vacancy occurs and a certificated teacher is not available. The majority of our interns are in teaching fields with limited availability of qualified certificated teachers, primarily in math, science, and special education. No CSUEB intern displaces a certificated teacher. The Intern MOU stipulates that interns do not displace certificated employees (Page 1, clause 1.6).

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11. Justification of Internship Program

When an institution submits a program for initial or continuing accreditation, the institution must explain why the internship is being implemented. Programs that are developed to meet employment shortages must include a statement from the participating district(s) about the availability of qualified certificated persons holding the credential. The exclusive representative of certificated employees in the credential area (when applicable) is encouraged to submit a written statement to the Committee on Accreditation agreeing or disagreeing with the justification that is submitted.

Cal State East Bay’s internship program has increased due to strong demand for interns in active partnerships with local school districts. District personnel report that they must hire interns due to a state-wide teacher shortage. In the past year, we have 46 active interns.

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12. Bilingual Language Proficiency

Each intern who is authorized to teach in bilingual classrooms has passed the language proficiency subtest of the Commission-approved assessment program leading to the Bilingual Crosscultural Language and Academic Development Certificate. Reference: Education Code Section 44325 (c) (4).

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