May 2008
    

LAUSD Offers Tuition-Free Credential Program

     Interested in becoming a Math, Science, English or Special Education Teacher?  The Los Angeles Unified School District offers a tuition-free credential program that allows interns to earn a teaching credential while working full-time in a LAUSD classroom.  In addition, all interns earn a full salary and benefits.
     The District Intern Credential Program began in 1985 and has graduated more than 8,000 teachers. The following credentials programs are available: Single Subject Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, Physics and English, Special Education Mild-to-Moderate and Special Education Moderate-to-Severe.

Register for July Orientation 

  The July Orientation is scheduled to begin on July 7, 2008.  The District Intern Program is currently registering candidates who have met the requirements.  The requirements are listed below. 

  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a 2.7 GPA
  • Pass basic skills test (CBEST)
  • Pass subject matter test (CSET) or California subject matter waiver
  • Meet Constitution requirement (course or exam)
  • Complete successful interview with a recruitment specialist

Competition Increases for the 2008-09 School Year

    The Los Angeles Unified School District may be hiring fewer teachers than usual for the 2008-09 school year.  As a reuslt, District Intern candidates may have more competition in getting selected at a school site for a teaching position. However, vacancies are expected to increase in the years to come as veteran teachers retire.


For More Information Contact:

lele.mach@lausd.net  (Special Eduation)

lydia.vaia@lausd.net (General Education)

(213) 241-5581

   Pre-Service Orientation Proves to Benefit Interns

    All District Intern candidates must attend a 6-week Pre-Service Orientation; CENTSE District Intern candidates attend a 4-week Pre-Service Orientation.  During Orientation, candidates learn classroom management strategies, lesson planning, district policies and have the opportunity to observe a credentialed teacher in the classroom.  This training is crucial before entering the classroom.    
    Orientation is organized in subject cohorts so that candidates may collaborate with those who will be teaching the same content.


Teach full-time while earning your credential with the Los Angeles Unified School District Intern Program.

Passing the CBEST and CSET

     All District Interns must pass the CBEST and CSET.  The CBEST is a basic skills test that covers mathematics, writing and reading comprehension.  The CSET is a subject matter examination.  The subject a candidate wishes to teach determines which CSET to take.  For example, to teach Biology one must pass the CSET Single Subject Biology Subtests: 118,119, 120.  For further information regarding which CSET to take, please contact our office at 213-241-5581.  To register for the exam or view samples of the exams, please visit www.ctcexams.nesinc.com.
     The CSET is a challenging exam and will probably require preparation.  LAUSD offers prep courses.  Please visit our website at www.teachinla.com/smp or call 213-241-4140.
     Teachers who wish to teach Single Subject or Special Education Mild-to-Moderate at the secondary level may be exempt from the CSET with a Subject Matter Waiver.  To obtain a Subject Matter Waiver, please contact a California university.
     Those who need assistance in passing the CBEST, should contact a university.  Most colleges and universities offer prep classes or tutoring for this exam.


                   Apply Online:

             www.teachinla.com