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
The Multiple Subject and Single Subject credential candidates shall demonstrate subject matter competence by one of several methods as outlined by the CTC:
(1) Completion of a subject matter program approved by the Commission on the basis of standards of program quality and effectiveness. Reference: Education Code 44259 (b)(5)(A)(i).
(2) Passage of a Commission-approved subject matter examination. Reference: Education Code 44259 (b)(5)(A)(ii).
(3) Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the Commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282, as verified by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation. Coursework completed at a community or junior college that is regionally accredited by an accrediting agency listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (g) of Section 44203 or by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges may count for purposes of this clause. Reference: Education Code 44259 (b)(5)(A)(iii).1
(4) Successful completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with the following, as applicable.
For single subject credentials, a major in one of the subject areas in which the Commission credentials candidates as indicated in Education Code Sections 44259 (b)(5)(A)(iv) and 44282 (b).1
For multiple subject credentials, a liberal studies major or other degree that includes coursework in the content areas as indicated in Education Code 44259 (b)(5)(A)(iv) and 44282 (b).1
(5) A combination of the methods described in 1, 2, or 3 above that, together, demonstrate that the candidate has met or exceeded the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the Commission. Reference: Education Code 44259 (b)(5)(A)(v), and 44282 (b).1
The CSSC credential analysts are primarily responsible for reviewing course completion and all other CTC requirements for the credential. The Credential Student Services Center (CSSC) is the initial point of contact regarding the demonstration of subject matter competence. The CSSC website provides explicit instruction on how to demonstrate subject matter competence.
Candidates are informed that they have until the end of their initial summer to demonstrate subject matter competence. This information is conveyed via summer mandatory orientation sessions and the web-based handbook. Over the past three years, however, this rule has flexibly changed per CTC, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
Each intern certificate issued by Cal State East Bay is valid for two years.
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).
Cal State East Bay’s internship program has increased due to the strong demand for interns in active partnerships with local school districts. District personnel reports that they must hire interns due to a state-wide teacher shortage. In the past year, we have had 46 active interns.
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