Standard Intern Program Pathway

Standard Intern Program Pathway

Successful Completion Looks Like...

To become an RSP teacher, one must meet certain qualifications and demonstrate proficiency in key areas. These include a bachelor's degree in education, an internship placement, a teacher preparation program, supervised teaching experience, continuous professional development, successful evaluation, demonstration of competencies, completion of licensure or certification requirements, commitment to ethical standards, and integration into the teaching community. These requirements ensure a successful transition into the special education field (Clinical Practice Handbook, 2023).

Required courses

• EDU62120A Content Knowledge & Instructional Practice: II: Literacy Pedagogy
• EDU62480 Clinical Practice III: Assessment
• EDU62630 Content Knowledge & Instructional Practice: III: Teaching English Learners
• EDU62050 Content Knowledge & Instructional Practice IV: Differentiated Learning
• EDU68900B Clinical Practice IV: K-12 Special Education; Reflection & Professional Responsibility
• TCH76910 Research in Action: Communities of Practice

• EDU62030 Professional Learning and Practice
• EDU62040B Special Educational Foundations
• TEL71710 Educational Technology
• TCH76860 Introduction to Research
• EDU62350 Content Knowledge & Instructional Practice: I Elementary Methods
• EDU62460 Clinical Practice I: Planning
• EDU62470 Clinical Practice II: Teaching & Planning

Courses that Require Placement

EDU62460 Clinical Practice I - Planning

EDU 62470 Clinical Practice II - Teaching & Learning

EDU 62480 Clinical Practice III - Assessment

EDU 68900B Clinical Practice IV - SPED K-12: Reflection & Professional Responsibility

Clinical Practice Hours

Hours Needed Per Course

Required Formal Evaluations

Quarterly Assessment

Classroom Observations

• CP I, II, III, & IV
• Due Weeks 3 & 7

• Due at the end of CP I, II, & III

Summative Assessment

Intern Support Log

• Due at the end of CP IV

• CP I, II, III, & IV
• Due Weekly

District Support Provider Observations

Formal Evaluations

• Completed in each Clinical Practice course
• Due Weeks 3, 5, & 7
• A minimum of 3 complete videos must be submitted within each Clinical Practice course

• Due at the end of each Clinical Practice course

*Failure to submit formal evaluations may result in a failing grade for the course

Back-up Plan

Networking and Professional Development

Seek Support and Guidance

Assess the Situation

Stay Persistent and Resilient

• Consult mentors, academic advisors, and professionals in special education
• Gather insights, resources, and advice to address challenges effectively

• Embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth
• Remain determined and focused on the goal of becoming an RSP teacher

• Attend conferences, workshops, and networking events
• Stay informed about industry trends and potential job opportunities

• Identify reasons for deviation from the pathway
• Understand challenges and obstacles hindering progress

References

Clinical Practice Handbook. (2023). Alliant International University: California School of Education. https://alliant.instructure.com/courses/15015/files/1954151?wrap=1 Intern Program Pathway: Credential Department Orientation. (2024). Alliant International University: California School of Education. Master Plan of Study. (2024). Alliant International University: California School of Education.

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