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1. Bachelor's Degree Requirement
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
Internship application form
Internship application form
ted-admissions-checklist3.pdf
2. Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence
2. Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence
Multiple Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Please provide Link to admission requirements on program website, admission form/checklist, specific page in handbook, or other authentic program documentation that indicates that candidates must have demonstrated the subject matter requirement competence prior to being recommended for the intern credential.
Response: For Multiple Subject, Click Link. Per the website, the admissions process and programs for the intern programs are the same as for the traditional program, with the exception that interns must have demonstrated subject matter competency prior to being recommended for the intern credential. Scroll to Subject Matter Competency. We require all applicants, including interns, to complete a form to permit the credential analysts to evaluate SMC:
By non-degree methods - see application checklist
We notify interns of the status of the SMC – see sample letter. Per the handbook, students can graphically view the requirements prior to whole class teaching.
Single Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Evidence provided does not indicate that the subject matter competence requirement must be met prior to being recommended for the intern credential.For Single Subject, Click Link. Per the website, the admissions process and programs for the intern programs are the same as for the traditional program, with the exception that interns must have demonstrated subject matter competency prior to being recommended for the intern credential. Scroll to Subject Matter Competency. We require all applicants, including interns, to complete a form to permit the credential analysts to evaluate SMC:
By non-degree methods - see application checklist
We notify interns of the status of the SMC – see sample letter. Per the handbook, students can graphically view the requirements prior to whole class teaching.
Each Multiple Subject and Single Subject Intern must demonstrate subject matter competence prior to being recommended for the intern credential.
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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3.Pre-Service Requirement
3.Pre-Service Requirement
CTC Feedback: Link to the minimum 120 clock hour pre-service requirements in program website, specific page in handbook, admission form/ checklist, course descriptions, or other authentic program documentation that provides evidence of the preparation of interns in each of the listed preservice components (a) – (e):(a) General pedagogy including classroom management andplanning,(b) Reading/language arts,(c) Subject-specific pedagogy,(d) Human development, and(e) Specific content regarding the teaching of English Learners
Response: As stated earlier in this response, the Department of Teacher Education will propose changes in the summer curriculum to ensure that not more than 12 summer units are completed prior to the Fall semester. This relates to the intern program which currently satisfies the 120 hour pre-service requirement through the following current curriculum - see sample from current handbook. Scroll to “Multiple Subject Sample Schedule.”
For Multiple Subject, the current recommended schedule is:
TED 500 satisfies (a), (c), (d)
TED 501 satisfies (e)
TED 504 satisfies (a) & (c)
TED 507 satisfies (c)
TED 508 satisfies (b) & (c)
TED 512 satisfies (c)
For Multiple Subject, in Summer 2024, the following new curriculum will continue to meet the 120 hour pre-service requirement through the following, but modified curriculum:
TED 500 Ed Foundations - satisfies (a), (c), & (d)
TED 501 Intro to Emergent Bilinguals - satisfies (e)
TED 504 Intro to SPED - satisfies (e)
TED 508 Reading - satisfies (b) & (c)
One C&I TED 510/511/512/513 - satisfy (c)
Single Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Link to University Catalog does not clearly show the 120 clock hour pre-service requirements for the preparation of interns in each of the listed pre-service requirements as noted in the precondition.For Single Subject the current recommended schedule is:
TED 520 Foundations of Single Subject - satisfies (a) & (d)
TED 521 Content literacy for all learners - satisfies (b) & (e)
TED 523 Teaching Emergent bilinguals in a single subject classroom - satisfies (e)
TED C&I courses satisfy (c):
TED 530 - English
TED 533 - History
TED 536 - Science
TED 539 - Math
TED 542 - Visual Arts
TED 545 - Music
TED 548 - Physical Education
TED 563 - Theater
TED 566 - Dance
(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
4. Professional Development Plan
4. Professional Development Plan
CTC Feedback: Please provide Link to an explanation of Professional Development Plan or blank Professional Development Plan located on program website, specific page in handbook, or other authentic program documentation that includes components d and e, as applicable, to the intern program:
(d) 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.(e) 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.
(d) 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.(e) 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.
Response: A recently developed IDP for current, and new interns has been developed and implemented. See link
The Department of Teacher Education’s intern program currently satisfies the 120 hour pre-service requirement through the following current curriculum - see sample from current handbook. Scroll to “Multiple Subject Sample Schedule.”
Compliance with 5(b)
For Multiple Subject, the current recommended schedule is:
TED 500 satisfies (d)
TED 501 satisfies (d) & (e)
For Multiple Subject, in Summer 2024, the following new curriculum will continue to meet the 120 hour pre-service requirement through the following, but modified curriculum:
TED 500 Ed Foundations - satisfies (d)
TED 501 Intro to Emergent Bilinguals - satisfies (e)
TED 504 Intro to SPED - satisfies (d) & (e)
Single Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: MOU and intern document provided but did not see the minimum 120 clock hour pre-service requirements that provides evidence of the preparation of interns in each of the listed preservice components (a) – (e). Provide direct links to where this information is located.A recently developed IDP for current, new interns has been developed and implemented. See link
The Department of Teacher Education’s intern program currently satisfies the 120 hour pre-service requirement through the following current curriculum - see sample from current handbook. Scroll to “Single Subject Sample Schedule.
For Single Subject the current recommended schedule is:
TED 520 Foundations of Single Subject - satisfies (a) & (d)
TED 521 Content literacy for all learners - satisfies (b)
TED 523 Teaching Emergent bilinguals in a single subject classroom - satisfies (e)
TED C&I courses satisfy (c):
TED 530 - English
TED 533 - History
TED 536 - Science
TED 539 - Math
TED 542 - Visual Arts
TED 545 - Music
TED 548 - Physical Education
TED 563 - Theater
TED 566 - Dance
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.
Prec 4 Blank CEAS Intern MOU_Jan2020.pdfCopy of Prec 4_Professional Development Plan_Individualized Intern Plan.pdf5. Supervision of Interns
5. Supervision of Interns
Multiple Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Please provide Copy of MOU with district that details 5(b) 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
Response: See section 1.3 of the linked MOU
Single Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Provide link to tracking sheet, program checklist, or other authentic program documentation used to verify the 144 hours, and additional 45 hours of annual support and supervision of interns. Provide direct link to MOU that includes 5 (b) of the precondition.Response: See section 1.3 of the linked MOU.
See this link in the Handbook that addresses the 144 hours, additional 45 hours. Also, more specific information about support can be found through this link.
(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.
(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.
Prec 5 Blank CEAS Intern MOU_Jan2020.pdf(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
6. Assignment and Authorization
Multiple Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Please provide a Copy of MOU with district that states candidates in the internship program to assume the functions that are authorized by the regular standard credential and that the interns’ services meet the instructional or service needs of the participating district(s).
Response: See sections 1.3, 1.5, & 1.6 of the linked MOU.
Single Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: MOU provided; however, a direct link to where this is included in the MOU was not provided and could not be located.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.
7. Partner organizations
7. Partner organizations
Multiple Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Participating districts are public school districts or county offices of education. Interns may not be placed in private schools such as:• Bay School of San Francisco• Bentley SchoolPlease check the list of schools included as evidence for precondition 7 to ensure that the list only includes public schools associated with public school districts, county offices of education, or public charter organizations.
Response: The list of schools with which we have current MOUs has been updated. Additionally, the dean has verified that we do not have students in private schools. Reviewers observed old MOUs that have since expired and will not be renewed.
Single Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: At least two schools provided in the list are private schools (Green Valley Christian School, Mirman School). Interns may not be placed in private schools.Response: The list of schools with which we have current MOUs has been updated. Additionally, the dean has verified that we do not have students in private schools. Reviewers observed old MOUs that have since expired and will not be renewed.
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
8. Early Program Completion Option
8. Early Program Completion Option
Multiple Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Please provide a Copy of ECO application that includes components (a) – (d).
Response: A copy of the ECO application is linked here.
Single Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Provide copy of ECO application that includes components (a)-(d) as noted in the precondition.
Response: A copy of the ECO application is linked here.
From the handbook: Early Program Completion Option for Multiple Subject and Single Subject: Candidates may choose to pursue the Early Program Completion Option to earn their preliminary credentials. Information about the Option is provided on the CTC website: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl840.pdfAny candidate considering this Option must meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss the challenges the Option presents.
Link to Early Completion Option in handbook
Link to Early Completion Option in handbook
Prec 8 cssc-ted-ms-and-ss-eco-form-fillable.pdf9. Length of Validity of the Intern Certificate
9. Length of Validity of the Intern Certificate
Multiple Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Please provide:- Link to a specific page of handbook, program website, or other authentic program documentation that explains length of validity of the intern certificate.
Response: A link to this precondition is provided here.
- Copy of MOU(s) with partnering district(s) that includes length of validity of the intern certificate. (May need to include bookmark to specific location or note stating which item in the MOU contains the evidence for this precondition.)
Response: This wording has not been historically included in MOUs. We will establish addenda to MOUs with this information; and we will include this language in new MOUs.
Single Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Provide link to specific page of handbook, program website, or other authentic program documentation that explains length of validity of the intern certificate. A of the MOU was provided although reviewer did not find that it includes length of validity of the intern certificate.This wording has not been historically included in MOUs. We will establish addenda to MOUs with this information; and we will include this language in new MOUs.
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.
Prec 9 Blank CEAS Intern MOU_Jan2020.pdf10. Non-Displacement of Certificated Employees
10. Non-Displacement of Certificated Employees
CTC Feedback: Provide a link to specific page of handbook, program website, or other authentic program documentation that states that interns may not displace certificated employees.
Response: See section 1.5 of the linked MOU
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).
Prec 9 Blank CEAS Intern MOU_Jan2020.pdf11. Justification of Internship Program
11. Justification of Internship Program
Multiple Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Please provide Letters of support from partnering (Public Schools only) district(s) regarding the availability of qualified certificated persons holding the credential in their districts that justify the intern program.
Response: Historically, we neither solicited these letters, nor did districts offer them to us. However, we have enacted a process to collect these letters for all current internships sites. Link to the folder that will collect letters is here.
Single Subject Intern
CTC Feedback: Provide letters of support from partnering district(s) regarding the availability of qualified certificated persons holding the credential in their districts that justify the intern program.Response: Historically, we neither solicited these letters, nor did districts offer them to us. However, we have enacted a process to collect these letters for all current internships sites. Link to the folder that will collect letters is here.
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 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.
12. Bilingual Language Proficiency
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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