"Be a Teacher" Intern Program
The “Be A Teacher” Intern Program is an alternate pathway to earning a Preliminary Teaching Credential. In our two-year state accredited Intern program, Interns are employed as teachers during the day and attend credential classes approximately two days a week while receiving ongoing support from an on-site Mentor, course Instructors, and Practicum Supervisors.
The "Be a Teacher" Intern Program is currently offering preliminary teaching credential programs for the following credential types:
- Education Specialist: Extensive Support Needs
- Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Support Needs
- Multiple Subject
- Single Subject
The next "Be a Teacher" Intern Program preservice session begins in January 2025.
For more information, attend an Informational Meeting by registering here.
"Be a Teacher" Program Application Instructions
The application period for Spring 2025 opens October 1, 2024. Applications due December 10, 2024.
- Attend a "Be A Teacher" Intern Informational Meeting. Register here.
- Complete the online application. (Please review you application prior to submission and have all documents ready to upload) Application available October 1, 2024. $300 non-refundable application fee due at time of application.
- Send your official transcripts to Yesenia Rivas-Suarez.
- Electronically: yrivassuarez@scoe.org
- By Mail:
Sonoma County Office of Education
Attention: NCSOE/Yesenia Rivas-Suarez
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- (Optional) Apply for subject matter competency coursework evaluation.
You will hear back from Program Staff within 2 weeks of your application submission.
Intern Credential Requirements
- Complete the 150-hour Framework for Teaching Pre-service Program
The pre-service coursework is offered through NCSOE. The 150 hours consists of six modules and two independent study courses.
To inquire about waiving the framework pre-service coursework based on an active preliminary or clear teaching credential, please contact Yesenia Rivas-Suarez, Registrar/Advisor, at yrivassuarez@scoe.org. - Successful completion of the Subject Matter Competency Requirement (verification required)
- Complete the U.S. Constitution requirements – exam or university course (official transcripts required).
- Provide verification of Certificate of Clearance from Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) (fingerprinting, etc.).
- Provide verification of offer of employment as “Teacher of Record” from a partnering public district or school.
Fall Enrollment Deadline
September 30, 2024
Enrollment Steps for New and Returning Mentors:
- Step 1: Complete Program Enrollment here.
This is a new system, you will create a new account unless you were a Spring Start Teacher Induction Mentor in January 2024.
After enrolling, watch for your confirmation email with next steps. - Step 2: Register for and Attend Intern Mentor Orientation here.
- Step 3: Register for required Mentor Academies.
Please note: If you are a Mentor in multiple NCSOE Programs, you must complete enrollment for each program.