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District Interns in the Education Specialist for Moderate/Severe Disabilities Program enroll in the Professional Development Plan leading to the Preliminary California Credential and a Clear California Credential.

District Interns begin the Professional Development Plan with the pre-requisite 240 clock hours of pre-service training provided before entering the classroom. CENTSE Education Specialists who are credentialed in a general education subject attend the pre-requisite 160 clock hours of pre-service training. Classes are held on Monday evenings and selected Saturdays.

District Interns in the regular Education Specialist Program must attend an additional 120 clock hours of practicum focusing on general education fieldwork conducted during the second summer.

Completion requirements include passage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) by the end of Level I program (two years) in order to be recommended for the Preliminary California Credential. Completion of the Level II program (one year) leads to the recommendation of the Professional Clear California Credential.

The District Intern Program is tuition-free for those who culminate, are recomended for a credential, and serve within the District for one additional year.

Pre-Employment Requirements


Non-Credentialed Teachers Program CENTSE Program (Credentialed Teachers)
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university w/official transcripts reflecting a minimum 2.7 GPA
  • CBEST
  • CSET in multiple subjects (CSET test results expire after 5 years)
  • U.S. Constitution (via exam or coursework)
  • Interview
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Authorization to work in U.S.
  • Health and fingerprint clearance
  • Selected for employment at a school site
  • Preliminary or Clear Credential
  • CBEST
  • Subject matter competency in general education subject via exam (MSAT, CSET - Multiple Subjects, Praxis, or SSAT) or coursework
  • U.S. Constitution (via exam or coursework)
  • Interview
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Authorization to work in U.S.
  • Health and fingerprint clearance
  • Selected for employment at a school site

 

Professional Development Plan


Non-Credentialed Teachers Program for Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

Level One
  Course Titles
    Pre-Service Orientation: Foundations for Special Education
    Educational Foundations and Individuals with Moderate / Severe Disabilities
    Classroom Management: Methods of Behavior, Emotional, and Environmental Support
    Assessment, the IEP and Instruction Planning for Students with Moderate / Severe Disabilities
    Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Moderate / Severe Disabilities
    Collaboration, Communication Skills and Inclusive Practices for Special Education
    Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English Language Development
    Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Reading / Language Arts
    Technology to Support Student Learning
    Practice in Teaching (My Life as a Teacher)
    Practice in Teaching Specific (Cultural Community Connection)
    Portfolio Construction and Reflection: Level I
    Collaboration, Consultation and Co-Teaching in a General Education Setting
    Methods of Developing Interpersonal and Social Action Skills
    Curriculum and Methods of Teaching History / Social Science
    Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Mathematics
    Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Science
    Reading Instruction for Students with Special Needs
    Teaching Diversity in a Multicultural Setting
    Practice in Teaching (My Life as a Teacher and IIP Introduction)
    Completion of RICA required
     
  Recommendation of California Preliminary (Level I) Education Specialist Credential in MSD


Level Two
  Course Titles
    Advanced Seminar in Special Education, Current / Emerging Research and Practice
    Professional Development, Current / Emerging Research and Practice
    Advanced Instruction in Life Skills, Leisure Skills and Self-Determination Instruction
    Advanced Data-Based Decision Making
    Advanced Assessment and Planning for Students with Moderate / Severe Disabilities
    Advanced Behavioral, Emotional, Environmental Supports
    Transition, Vocational and Career Development Planning
    Advanced Leadership and Communication Skills
    Technology to Support Student Learning
    Teaching English Learners
    Practice in Teaching (My Life as a Teacher 1-6)
    Practice in Teaching (A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words)
     
  Recommendation of California Clear (Level II) Education Specialist Credential in MSD


Professional Development Plan - CENTSE Program


Credentialed Teachers Program for Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities


Level One
  Course Title
    Pre-Service Orientation: Foundations for Special Education
    Educational Foundations & Individuals with M/S Disabilities
    Classroom Management
    Assessment, the IEP and Instruction for Students with M/S Disabilities
    Curriculum and Instruction for Students with M/S Disabilities
    Collaboration, Communication Skills and Inclusive Practices for Special Education
    Technology to Support Student Learning
    Methods of Teaching Movement, Mobility and Health Care
    Methods of Developing Interpersonal and Social Interaction Skills
    Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs
    Practice Teaching
    Portfolio Construction and Reflection: Level I
   
  California Preliminary (Level I) Education Specialist Credential in MSD


Level Two
  Course Title
    Advanced Seminar in Special Education, Current/Emerging Research and Practice
    Professional Development, Current/Emerging Research and Practice
    Advance Instruction, Life Skills, Study Skills and Inclusion
    Advanced Data-Based Decision Making
    Advanced Assessment and Planning for Students with M/S Disabilities
    Advanced Behavioral, Emotional, Environmental Supports Transition, Vocational and Career Development Planning
    Advanced Leadership and Communication Skills
    Technology to Support Student Learning
    Teaching English Learners
    Practice in Teaching V
    Practice in Teaching VI
   
  California Clear (Level II) Education Specialist Credential in MSD


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