Lifornia Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Commission approved intern programs are a path to the preliminary teaching credential that allows an individual the ability to complete their teacher preparation coursework concurrent with their first year or two in a paid teaching position, upon completion of the required minimum120 hour intern preservice preparation.
Approved intern programs are sponsored by colleges, universities, school districts or county offices of education. To qualify for intern program participation, an individual must possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, satisfy the basic skills requirement, meet the subject matter competence and US Constitution requirement, and obtain character and identification clearance. The intern program provides teacher preparation coursework and an organized system of support from college and district faculty. General Information. Welcome to the New Teacher Center. Redesigning Professional Development:Essential Skills for New Teachers. March 2002 | Volume 59 | Number 6 Redesigning Professional Development Pages 56-60 H.
Jerome Freiberg New teachers are often limited in their repertoire of instructional strategies. Many teachers enter the teaching field directly from university teacher preparation programs, where they mastered minimal pedagogical knowledge or skills. New No Child Left Behind Flexibility: Highly Qualified Teachers.
States are now preparing to meet the 2005-06 deadline for ensuring all of their teachers are highly qualified.
Ahead of that deadline, the Department is providing three new areas of flexibility for teachers to demonstrate that they are highly qualified. This flexibility will benefit teachers, local and state administrators, and most importantly--students. New Flexibility.