​Eligibility Requirements to Enter into an Intern Program 

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 Information for Enrolling in the Intern Program:

California Approves New Options for Incoming Teachers to Demonstrate Professional Competency
​2021-22 State Budget Agreement Creates Coursework Alternative to CSET and CBEST Examinations .


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On May 29th, Governor Gavin Newson passed an Executive Order regarding teacher licensure exams.  The order suspends CBEST, CSET, TPA, and RICA requirements for candidates.  Please note, the Executive Order does not get rid of the tests, however, they are put on hold until a later date and still remain a requirement for teacher licensure.  You can read more about the order in this EdSource article
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Candidates that were planning to enroll in the Intern Program, and have not yet passed CBEST or CSET can now enroll in the Intern Program between March and August 31, 2021.  Candidates are required to pass CBEST and CSET prior to being recommended for a preliminary credential.

For more detailed information about the Executive Order, please consult this guidance document from the CTC

In order to participate in the Yolo-Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing Intern Teacher Program, eligible intern teachers must meet the requirements listed below.  These requirements are set by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

• Attend an Advisement Meeting to learn about the program, determine eligibility, and create an action plan. (Advisement occurs at the beginning of the Intern Program) 
• Hold a Bachelor degree (official transcripts are required)
• Successfully pass a Basic Skills Requirement Test -for most people, this will be the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)  On options for meeting the Basic Skills Requirement please refer to this document. 
• Complete the Intern Program Pre-service coursework to be considered for a District Intern Credential.  Preservice consists of 120 hours of coursework.

• Complete Subject Matter Competence -for most people, this will be the California Subject Matter Examination for Teachers (CSET) . Please have score report sent to: Yolo- Solano Center for Teacher Credentialing- Davis Joint Unified if  registering  for CSET.  Please click here for Subject Matter Competence for the Education Specialist Credential.
• Complete the U.S. Constitution Requirement (exam or class).  For more information on this requirement  click here
• Provide receipt of your Certificate of Clearance  from CTC (fingerprinting).  CTC memo on information for Purposes, Uses, and Responsibilities of Holders of Certificates of Clearance 
• Provide verification of an offer of employment as “Teacher of Record” from a participating district.  (Employment must be at least .5 FTE  in the established credential area only and not as an aide, substitute, PIP, STSP, or TPSL). Here is a sample proof of eligibility form. 
• ​Provide negative TB test results (valid within the last four years)

​Candidates are required to complete infant, child and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification​ that meets the criteria of the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross and provide proof of completion to YSCTC for their preliminary credential.

Click here for more information on District Intern Credential Requirements from the CTC

​Please note: As of January 1, 2018, California Education Code Sections 44225 and 44259 were changed to allow a bachelor’s degree in education for candidates seeking the multiple subject credential (Chapter 123, Statutes of 2017). The new law did not change the prohibition of an education major for other credentials. Candidates seeking an Education Specialist who hold a Professional Education degree as their primary Bachelor's degree are NOT eligible for the Intern Program as per CTC requirements.

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