Preliminary Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe, Credential Program Through Internship

The purpose of the Preliminary Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe, Credential Program Through Internship is to improve the quality of rural special education services to pupils and their families. The program is a partnership of Northeastern California public schools, federal and state governments, and the University.

Benefits to Intern

Opportunity to serve exceptional children
Education Specialist Credentials–Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities–earned while you teach special education
Ongoing supervision and assistance from support providers and faculty

Benefits to School District

Ability to attract top candidates, particularly talented general education teachers
Pre-qualification of potential applicants
Participation in teacher preparation and development

Application Eligibility

Documented success in teaching
Preference is given to those who are currently employed teachers; teachers who are successful general-education teachers, paraprofessionals, or members of traditionally under-represented groups.
CBEST
Valid Basic California Credential OR BA or BS with verification of subject matter competency, substantial experience in classrooms, U.S. Constitution requirement (if no basic credential)
2.75 GPA last 60 semester units or 2.67 GPA overall
Employed by participating school district at least half-time or pursuing a Special Education teaching position

To Enter the Program

To enter CSU, Chico's Education Specialist Internship Program, you must submit the following:

Completed application
Successfully complete an interview
Complete the pre-service requirements
Verification of employment (under a contract) in a K-12 Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe teaching position in our service area. The position can be a .5 to full-time teaching position.

You can complete the application, interview, and pre-service requirements without being employed, but you cannot begin the internship program until you are employed (this is a state requirement).

Advising

Preliminary Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe, Credential Program Through Internship Advisor:
Denise Dion, MPA
530-898-5575
Tehama 403