"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 2026.
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 2027 opens October 1, 2026.  Applications due December 1, 2026.

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

1. Attend a "Be A Teacher" Intern Informational Meeting. Register here.
2. Complete the online application (CLOSED for Spring 2026). (Please review your application prior to submission and have all documents ready to upload)
   • Application available October 1, 2026.
   • $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

• The application deadline is December 1st, 2026.

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.