* We are adding new authorizations! *

Program Description
The Orange County Consortium District Intern Program serves county public school districts by offering an alternative Education Specialist Credential District Intern Program.

The program's mission is to educate teachers to become reflective practitioners committed to continual professional growth. The program integrates current theory and best practices to foster the academic, social, and emotional development of all students. Intern teachers are supported and instructed by a community of professional educators including course instructors, practicum supervisors, an academic advisor, and a school-based peer coach. The program's clientele are fully-employed teachers with a K-12 self-contained special education assignment.

Requirements for the CLEAR Education Specialist District Intern Program (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities, three-year program):

1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with a 2.75 G.P.A.
2. Passage of CBEST.
3. Passage of the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET Multiple Subject) or Multiple Subjects Assessment for Teachers (MSAT) or university-issued subject matter waiver. If the candidate holds a general education credential and wants to obtain an Education Specialist credential, please contact the program coordinator.
4. Fulltime employment with a participating Orange County public school district in a teaching assignment which matches the credential being pursued.
5. Application for a District Intern Credential valid for the duration of the program.
6. Character and identification clearance.
7. Recommendation by school district human resource administrator and principal or 3 letters of reference.
8. U.S. Constitution completion at university level or CTC-approved test.
9. Pre-Service met prior to program start.

District Intern Program for the CLEAR Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities, three-year program) The program includes:

1. Coursework blending theory and practice.
2. Supervised classroom teaching "on the job."
3. A school-based peer coach.
4. Release days to observe exemplary teaching.
5. Personalized, ongoing advisement.
6. Cohort collegiality.
7. Reasonable tuition (installment plan, education loan, and direct payroll deduction available).
8. Consortium school districts accept course credits toward salary increases.
9. Education and teaching experience analysis to determine general education.

CLEAR Education Specialist Credential Program Starts August 3, 2010.
For Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities
District Intern Program Application Form for 2010 Application
District Intern Program Application Instruction Sheet Application Guide
Program Information PowerPoint Program Information Power Point

We are now accepting applications for the District Intern Program only with district recommendation and proof of all requirements met. 

*New Authorization Programs*

In addition to the intern program, we are now offering an Add-On Authorization program for credentialed special education teachers who need the Autism Spectrum Disorders Add-On Authorization.  We are also offering the Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credential for teachers who already possess a Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Cohort 1 starts September 1, 2010
Moderate/Severe Disabilities Cohort 1 starts September 1, 2010
Add-On Authorization Application Form for 2010
Space is limited. Call for more information and application or E-mail Terri Glover at tglover@ocde.us.

Contact:
Pat Sheehan, Ed.D., Coordinator, 714.708.5888 psheehan@ocde.us
Stephanie Schneider, Ph.D., Administrator, 714.966.4268 sschneider@ocde.us