"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 for one of the sessions below.

"Be a Teacher" Program Application Instructions

The application period for Spring 2026 opens October 1, 2025. Applications due December 1, 2025.

1. Attend a "Be A Teacher" Intern Informational Meeting. Register here.
2. Complete the online application (CLOSED for Spring 2025). (Please review you application prior to submission and have all documents ready to upload) Application available October 1, 2025. $300 non-refundable application fee due at time of application.
3. 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

You will hear back from Program Staff within 2 weeks of your application submission.

• The application deadline is Monday, December 1st, 2025.
• Applicants will be notified of program decisions by Monday, December 15th, 2025.

   

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.