Internship Hours of Support/Supervision Requirements
for Recommendation of Preliminary Credential
As an intern, you are required to complete the Intern Requirement Checklist and Activity Log (attached) every
semester through collaboration with your Local Support Teacher and University Supervisor.
You are required to complete 72 hours of supervision/support (a minimum of two hours each week) and, unless
you hold a previous credential with a valid CLAD or EL Authorization, complete and additional 23 hours of
English Learner (EL) supervision/support (a minimum of one hour each week; see next bullet for details) for
each semester you are an intern. These EL hours must be separate from your 72 hours of supervision/support; you
cannot double count hours.
You must complete the 23 hours of EL supervision/support each semester (a minimum of one hour each week)
unless you hold a teaching credential that includes English Authorization (BCLAD, CLAD, ELA1, etc.; if you are
not sure, please contact your university advisor). The Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that all
interns address these mandatory EL hours, regardless of school size or setting. As these accommodations need to
be made with your employer per the Memorandum of Understanding your employer signed, it is imperative that
you work with them to ensure that you can meet this requirement.
Prorated hours: if starting on an Intern Credential in the middle of the semester the hours need to be prorated.
o 72 hours prorated: number of weeks teaching times 4 hours per week = the total number of prorated hours.
o 23 EL hours prorated: number of months times 5 hours per month = the total number of prorated hours.
These forms must be completed according to the directions and submitted at the end of each semester.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORMS
Intern Requirement Checklist Form
TOP OF PAGE
§ Complete the top of the page with the Intern, Local Support Teacher, University Supervisor Names.
§ One of the two boxes at the top right must be checked:
Intern will need 23 additional hours of support focused on teacher English Learners (this is marked if you do
not have any other credentials; see below).
Intern has met the English Learner Authorization by ____________. (This would be marked if you have a
credential that has English Learner Authorization embedded or an authorization of CTEL or CLAD/BCLAD
posted on the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website. If you’re not sure contact your University
Supervisor.)
MIDDLE OF PAGE
At the end of the semester you must enter the aggregated hours from your Activity Log under the “Support Hours”
and “EL hours” columns.
BOTTOM OF PAGE
Enter the total hours completed for supervision/support (at least 72 per semester, unless prorated), and additional
23 hours of English Language-focused supervision/support per semester, unless prorated (if applicable).
***All signatures are required before submitting the form***
Activity Log Form
All hours on the Activity Log must be during valid dates of the internship contract. If you don’t know the dates of
the contract, please contact the School of Education. Do not use date ranges—enter the activities and hours for each
day an activity was completed.
Q&A Regarding your Internship Credential and getting the Preliminary Credential
My Intern Credential is valid for two years, right?
Yes. However, the Intern Credential is only valid when you are enrolled at CSU, Chico. Once you finish the
credential program coursework the Intern Credential is no longer valid.
What are the steps to get my Preliminary Credential?
1. Review your To Do List for the pending documents. All documents MUST be submitted at one time to
Credential Services in Tehama 209 or mailed to CSU, Chico, Credential Services, Chico, CA 95929. If you are
required to pass RICA (Multiple Subjects and Ed Specialist only) then wait for these results before submitting
all the other documentation, i.e. Request for Recommendation form and CPR.
2. After a final review, including grades, the University’s Credential Analyst will determine if you have met all
requirements for the Preliminary Credential.
3. Your recommendation for the Preliminary Credential will be electronically submitted by the Credential Analyst
to Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Spring finishers will be recommended by June 30
th
with an issue date on the Preliminary credential of
May 31
st
.
Fall finishers will be recommend by January 31
st
with an issue date on the Preliminary credential of
December 31
st
.
4. You may visit the CTC website at ctc.ca.gov to verify if you have been recommended.
www.ctc.ca.gov > Credentialing Information > Complete Your Program’s Recommendation > click on the video.
5. The credential will be approved and granted by the CTC. It is VERY important that your information is correct
on the Preliminary credential because it is a legal document; call Credential Services (530) 898-6455 if you
have questions. The electronic Preliminary Credential is the only credential or notification you will receive and
it can be printed or emailed to you for your records.
What happens when you don’t recommend me until (fall finishers: mid-January; spring finishers: mid-June) and I’m
still working with my Intern Credential?
If you have all the documents, coursework including PACT and RICA (for Multiple Subject and Education Specialist),
turned in by (for spring finishers: May 31; fall finishers: December 31), then you will be fine. You will receive an
issuance date on your credential of (spring finishers: May 31; fall finishers: December 31).
What if I have to resubmit PACT and it is after (for spring finishers: May 31; fall finishers: December 31), but I have
all my other documentation turned in?
You will NOT be recommended. You will need to contact your program coordinator ASAP and keep Credential
Services informed on your deadlines for re-submission. If Credential Services does not hear from you then your
Intern Credential will be withdrawn from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The end date would be the
last day you worked as an intern. You and your employer will be notified of the withdrawn Intern Credential via
email.
What happens if I pass PACT/RICA after May 31/December 31?
If you pass PACT /RICA on or before July 15/February 15, then we would use this date for an issuance date on your
Preliminary Credential. This issuance date is important if you are currently teaching because you must have a valid
credential while you are in the classroom.
What happens if my Intern Credential is withdrawn and I’m still employed?
You will need to work this out with your employer.
Examples of Forms Completed Correctly
Intern Requirement Checklist
Intern’s Name___________________________ Student ID_______________________ Intern will need 23 additional hours of support focused on teaching English Learners
Local Support Teacher’s Name__________________________
This applies to ALL interns without a credential with EL Authorization
University Supervisor’s Name ____________________________
Date Internship Began __________________________________ Intern has met the English Learner Authorization by ___________________________
DUE AT THE END OF EACH SEMESTER WITH ACTIVITY LOG ATTACHED
I attest that the information on this form is true and accurate: ______________________________________________________ ___________________
Intern Signature Date
______________________________________________ __________________ ______________________________________________________ ___________________
Local Support Teacher Signature Date University Supervisor Signature Date
Interns: Please use the attached Activity Log to record time spent in any of the following activities; 72 hours of supervision/support are required for ALL interns each academic
semester (a minimum of two hours each week). Interns must also have EL supervision/support and must record an additional 23 hours of support each semester focused on teaching
English Learners (a minimum of one hour each week), except interns who hold a previous teaching credential with an EL Authorization. Please direct any questions regarding EL hours
to your University Supervisor. Submit a final copy of this Checklist and Activity Log to your University Supervisor at the end of each semester.
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Hours
EL
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Potential Support & Supervision Activities most likely to be provided through the Intern’s Employer
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N/A
N/A
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Potential Support and Supervision Activities most likely to be Provided through Intern’s Commission Approved Preparation Program
N/A
Potential Support and Supervision Activities by Either or Both the Intern’s Employer and Commission Approved Preparation Program
N/A
N/A
General Supervision/Support (at least 72 hours): __________ Additional EL-Focused Supervision/Support (at least 23 hours): ___________
* May be applied to the 23 EL hours OR 72 general support hours, but cannot be double counted for both requirements.
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Name: ________________________ Student ID _____________________
Activity Log
Please use this log to record the date, hours, and type of activities completed during the semester. Do not use date
ranges—enter the activities and hours for each day. Another page may be used if necessary. At the end of the
semester this information will be aggregated and verified by the Local Support Teacher and University Supervisor on
the Intern Requirement Checklist in the “Support Hours” and “EL hours” columns. Please note that General Hours
and EL hours cannot be double counted. Attach this log to the Intern Requirement Checklist.
72 hours of supervision/support are required for all interns each academic semester (a minimum of two hours each week).
All interns must have EL supervision/support and must record an additional 23 hours of support focused on teaching
English Learners each semester (a minimum of one hour each week), except candidates who already hold a previous
teaching credential (not an Intern Credential) with EL Authorization.
Please direct any questions regarding EL hours to your University Supervisor.
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DUE AT THE END OF EACH SEMESTER ALONG WITH THE INTERN REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST.