PCOE

Education Specialist Credential Intern Program
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Introduction

The Placer County Office of Education is accredited with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to offer Mild to Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs intern and preliminary credentials.

All candidates in Intern Programs must meet the same standards for teacher preparation as those found in a traditional college or university setting. PCOE’s Education Specialist Intern for Teacher Program offers preservice coursework and intern program coursework. This area of the website provides program information, dates and locations for PCOE's upcoming intern program meetings and key contact information to assist you in completing this program.

Program Information

Information Meetings

The PCOE Leadership and Learning Collaborative (LLC) is excited to offer our Education Specialist Mild to Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs Credential Intern Programs! These programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and are designed to prepare future education specialists in Placer County and surrounding counties.

PCOE's Education Specialist Credential Intern Programs are a wonderful opportunity for….

Credentialed teachers interested in adding an Education Specialist credential
School support individuals with some instructional experience (substitute teachers, instructional aides, tutors, volunteers)
Recent college graduates interested in teaching Special Education
Second career re-entry professionals
Candidates unable to pursue traditional teacher preparation programs (due to family schedules, economic issues, etc.)

We offer information meetings each month. Click on the date you'd like to attend to sign up. You must attend an information meeting prior applying to the program. Our next cohort begins in December.

October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)

November 17, 2026 (Tuesday)

January 27, 2027 (Wednesday)

February 24, 2027 (Wednesday)

March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)

April 28, 2027 (Wednesday)

May 19, 2027 (Wednesday)

All Meetings are held online via Zoom from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

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Prerequisites

PRESERVICE Prerequisites: We have asynchronous, self-paced courses to complete coursework on your schedule and on your time. Our next cohort will begin December, 2026. Please contact us for more information.

Program Application (include all items listed on check list)

Bachelor's degree or higher completed from regionally accredited institution. This includes post baccalaureate programs in credential and/or master's degree program (if applicable).

Official Transcripts (mailed or electronic from each institution attended. We must have official transcripts sent directly to PCOE from the institution. Transcripts cannot come from the applicant even if sealed. If degree was earned out of the country, it needs to be evaluated by one of the services listed on the CTC website.

Basic Skills Requirement: Per Senate Bill 153, a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education will serve as demonstration of basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Subject Matter Progress Verification - You must provide proof of progress in completing the Subject Matter requirement needed for internship by choosing one of the options below (please indicate on the application which option you are choosing):

Proof that you are registered to take all subtests of the Subject Matter Examination from the approved lists CL-674M and CL-674S OR
Proof that you are registered in a CTC approved subject matter program – provide certificate of completion upon finishing program
Proof that you have already satisfied subject matter by one of the ways listed above or by alternate method approved by the CTC through AB130

LLC Course Equivalency Form (use this form if you would like us to review your transcripts to see if any classes taken previously can apply towards our program. Courses must have been taken in the last seven (7) years. Note: there is a $150 fee for review.

Tuition and Fees

Submit complete application including all required documents and fees to PCOE, attention Bonnie Boone, 1400 W. Stanford Ranch Rd., Rocklin, CA 95765, email to bboone@placercoe.org, or call to arrange a time to drop off.

INTERN Program Prerequisites

Preservice Completion - Successful completion of PCOE Preservice or Preservice from another institution. Note: we must have an official transcript sent from the institution directly to PCOE.
- Completion of bachelor degree or higher from regionally accredited institution (only if not previously submitted) If you have an out-of-country degree and it has not been evaluated, please visit World Education Services for an official evaluation.
Completed Intern Program Application (if not previously submitted)
Offer of employment as teacher of record with an appropriate credential (verified by employer) in a k-22 position. The institution and participating districts must certify that interns do not displace certificated employees in participating districts.
Official Transcripts for each college, university and/or Preservice program attended
Completion of Subject Matter requirement

Option 1: Subject Matter Program
Option 2: Subject Matter Exams: CSET Multiple Subject three subtests or CSET Single Subject
Option 3: Coursework (must submit self-review documentation to PCOE or PCOE will review for $300 fee)
Option 4: Degree - Completion of baccalaureate or higher degree from regionally accredited institution of higher education of one of the approved majors.
Option 5: Combination of coursework and exams (must submit self-review documentation to PCOE or PCOE will review for $300 fee)

CTC Certificate of Clearance (required only if candidate does not already hold a valid document issued by the CCTC)
Completion of U.S. Constitution requirement (exam or coursework). You can satisfy this by one of three ways:

Earned a BA/BS degree at a California State University (CSU) campus (note: we still need to verify the appropriate course taken) OR
Official sealed transcript showing completion of a course covering provisions and principles of the U.S. Constitution and passed with a grade of C or higher. Course review and final acceptance of equivalent coursework is granted by PCOE. To check for your course please refer to the U.C. Davis course equivalency website. OR
Score report from an approved examination with a minimum passing score. Notre Dame University offers the U.S. Constitution Exam online.

Verification of TB clearance
Successful completion of 120 hours of coursework and minimum requirement of 30 field work hours in a Preservice program

* Each intern credential will be valid for a period of two years. However, a credential may be valid for three years if the intern is participating in a program leading to the attainment of an education specialist credential to teach students, or for four years if the intern is participating in a district intern program leading to the attainment of both a multiple subject or a single subject teaching credential and an education specialist credential to teach students with mild to moderate support needs or extensive support needs disabilities. Reference: Education Code Section 44325 (b).

Requirements for the California Preliminary Education Specialist Credential

Completion of two year Education Specialist Internship
Completion of Education Specialist Intern coursework
Completion of 600 hours of fieldwork (400 satisfied by internship)
Completion of 210 hours of supervision and coaching and 45 hours of EL training (if intern does not hold current EL authorization) for each year
Verification of passage of the Math Performance Assessment
Verification of passage of the Literacy Performance Assessment
CPR: Completion of infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that is taught under the guidelines of The American Heart Association and/or The American Red Cross. Please provide proof of completion to PCOE for preliminary credential.

Current Credential Holders

If you already hold a preliminary or clear credential, it is possible that certain program requirements may be satisfied by your current credential, such as the EL hours and CalTPA. In addition, upper division coursework can be reviewed for transfer credit. The application process includes a review and option for a detailed transcript review if needed (additional fee). Note: because you already hold a teaching credential, you are not eligible for any grants that we offer as those are for candidates obtaining a teaching credential for the first time.

Grant Information

Currently we are not offering any grant funding. Please check back for future opportunities.

For more information, Email Bonnie Boone.

Resources

Key resources for your Education Specialist Intern journey can be viewed here.

Subject Matter Requirement - CSET

Pass Subject Matter Examination from the approved lists CL-674M and CL-674S (within 10 years) OR
CTC approved subject matter program – provide certificate of completion from the approved program

US Constitution Requirement

US Constitution Online Exam Option *The US Constitution course is also offered at local community colleges. If you graduated from a CSU, you have already met this requirement, however we will still need to verify a specific course was taken either at a junior/community college or institution of higher learning . The UC Davis course equivalency site gives information on what courses are approved or rejected for fulfilling this requirement in colleges or universities across the country.

CTC Fingerprint Instructions
CTC Certificate of Clearance

Mild to Moderate Support Needs

The Mild to Moderate Support Needs Education Specialist Intern Credential prepares candidates to teach specific learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, serious emotional disturbance, and authorizes service in grades K-12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22. In addition candidates earn the autism spectrum disorders added authorization.

Extensive Support Needs

The Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Intern Credential prepares candidates to teach disabilities including autism, deaf-blindness, moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, serious emotional disturbance, and authorizes service in grades K-12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22.

Transcripts

If you are a previous or current program candidate and wish to order transcripts, please order through Parchment by clicking this link:

Transcript Order through Parchment

*Note: If you graduated from one of our programs like the Comeback Program, iCare Pathways or one of the CTE programs previously offered, please email records@placercoe.org. If you graduated from a school in Placer County, you will need to contact that school or district for transcripts as we do not have access to their records.

Grievance Policy

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) Leadership and Learning Collaborative seeks to provide professional learning opportunities in optimal working and learning environments. If an applicant or program participant questions application procedures, program prerequisites, program requirements, policies and procedures, grading practices, program extension or deferral requests, equivalency requests, credential eligibility reviews, financial matters or other program related issues, the first step is to address the concern with the relevant party, such as the instructor, coach, etc.

If the concern is not resolved, the grievance shall be submitted, in writing, through the PCOE Credential Program Grievance Form. The Program Administrator will review the concerns, meet with the program participant and investigate the concerns. A decision will be made regarding the grievance and the participant will be notified of the decision within five days. Appeals may be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, within five days of the notification. A copy of all documentation related to the grievance will be kept on file.

Contacts

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Kimberly Lilienthal

Executive Director, Leadership & Learning Collaborative

(530) 745-1471

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Karen Everett

Coordinator, Leadership & Learning Collaborative

(530) 524-5737

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Bonnie Boone

Secretary, Leadership & Learning Collaborative

(530) 745-1485

FAQ's

how long does this program take?

Preservice is self-paced and you can start at any time, then a two year internship , where you teach during the day and take intern classes in the evening and some Saturdays. If you already have a Mild to Moderate or Extensive Support Needs credential and would like to add the other, the length of program is one year. If you have a credential under the old standards, you would need to bridge first to the new credential so feel free to contact us for that information.

When does the program begin?

We offer rolling enrollment for Preservice with asynchronous self-paced course to complete on your time. Intern cohorts begin at the beginning of each school year, with applications accepted starting in the spring.

How much does the program cost?

The Preservice portion is $1,850 and the two year internship is $21,032 ($10,516 per year) if working in Placer County, $21,580 ($10,790 per year) if working outside of Placer County. If you already have a teaching credential, inquire within as your tuition costs may be even lower.

Does PCOE offer any grants that may help lower my tuition costs?

We do not currently offer any grant funding tuition assistance. We will post to our website if we have any upcoming announcements.

What if i already have a teaching credential?

In most cases, current credential holders would need to take one Preservice course to become intern eligible. It is possible that certain program requirements may be satisfied by your current credential. Options may include CalTPA, RICA, fieldwork and EL hours.

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Education Specialist Intern

Introduction

Program Information

Information Meetings

Prerequisites

​PRESERVICE Prerequisites: We have asynchronous, self-paced courses to complete coursework on your schedule and on your time. Our next cohort will begin December, 2026. Please contact us for more information.

INTERN Program Prerequisites

Requirements for the California Preliminary Education Specialist Credential

Current Credential Holders

Current Credential Holders

Grant Information

Resources

Mild to Moderate Support Needs

Extensive Support Needs

Transcripts

Grievance Policy

Contacts

FAQ's

Contact List

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Education Specialist Credential Intern Program
PCOE Public Facing Web Site

PRESERVICE Prerequisites: We have asynchronous, self-paced courses to complete coursework on your schedule and on your time. Our next cohort will begin December, 2026. Please contact us for more information.