- Sign up for your Canvas account, and then you will be prompted to pay the $100 registration fee. After the registration fee is paid, you will complete the application.
PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential Intern Program
The Center for Teacher Preparation is proud to offer the PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential Intern Program. Candidates will be empowered to successfully deliver high-quality, engaging content for all learners through a supportive, team approach that balances theoretical and application-based learning experiences. The coursework and practicum are designed for those who are interested in public employment in the following counties: Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo, Mono, and Imperial.
We are excited to provide an accelerated program that is two years in length.
Program Overview
Step 1: Complete the Online Application
Step 2: Gather The Application Components
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BA/BS degree from a regionally accredited university.
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Certificate of Clearance (fingerprinting on file with CTC).
- Proof of CTC Subject Matter Competency requirement.
Once you have gathered these components and submitted them to pk3@rcoe.us, you will be able to schedule your advisement meeting with our Credentialing team.
Step 3: Complete Pre-Service Requirements
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US Constitution.
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Complete 165 hours of self-paced, pre-service online coursework through the program.
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Note: Candidates who complete this coursework are also eligible for a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL).
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You can work on these two components concurrently. Once you complete them, you will have the opportunity to meet with a member of our PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Intern Program team for advisement on resume building and interviewing preparation.
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Once you have completed all pre-service requirements, you will be issued an intern eligibility letter to apply for positions.
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Use EdJoin to find PK-3rd grade teacher employment opportunities and schedule interviews with public school districts within Riverside, Inyo, Mono, Imperial, or San Bernardino Counties.
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Remain employed as a PK-3 teacher in a public school district within Riverside, Inyo, Mono, Imperial, or San Bernardino Counties for two years under a district internship credential.
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Attend PK-3 ECE Intern Program online classes for four (4) semesters.
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Note: You will complete the PK-3 ECE Intern Program with a Preliminary PK-3 ECE Credential. Upon completion, you will have five (5) years to clear the credential through an induction program.
Enrollment Deadlines
The fall cohort begins in September of each program year.
The spring cohort begins in January of each program year.
(Subject to change based on enrollment.)
There are multiple payment options and grants available to help candidates pay for the program. Those enrolled will not pay the majority of the program fees until they have secured employment as a PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction teacher in a K-12 public school in any of the following counties: Riverside, Inyo, Mono, or San Bernardino.
| FEES | COST |
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| Application Fee | $100 |
| Pre Service Coursework (TPSL is three levels at $300 per level.) |
$900 |
| Program Tuition (Four semesters $2,650 each semester.) |
$10,600 |
| CTC Fees | $325 |
| Total | $11,925 |
If you have any questions about the PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential Program, please complete the interest form so you can be contacted by the Outreach Team.
Interest Form
To receive program information, please complete the Interest Form.
Andrea Mazo
Administrator
Contact
To be contacted quickly by the Outreach Team, please send an email to soeoutreach@rcoe.us.