Option 1a: I want to begin working before completing a teacher preparation program
- I want to substitute
- Apply for a substitute teaching permit
Option 1b: I want to begin working before completing a teacher preparation program
- I want to teach
- You may qualify for a 1-year emergency permit such as a Provisional Internship Permit or Short-Term Staff Permit. These cannot be renewed, so once you have used them up, you must enroll in a program.
- When you complete your program, you will be issued your Preliminary credential, valid for 5 years. During that time, you will need to complete requirements to clear your credential.
- When you have completed your requirements, congratulations on your Clear credential! It is valid for 5 years and can be renewed.
Option 1c: I want to begin working before completing a teacher preparation program
- I want to teach
- You may qualify for a 1-year emergency permit such as a Provisional Internship Permit or Short-Term Staff Permit. These cannot be renewed, so once you have used them up, you must enroll in a program.
- If your program has an Intern credential option, you can be employed as a teacher and earn a teacher's salary while completing your program within 2 years.
- When you complete your program, you will be issued your Preliminary credential, valid for 5 years. During that time, you will need to complete requirements to clear your credential.
- When you have completed your requirements, congratulations on your Clear credential! It is valid for 5 years and can be renewed.
Option 2a: I want to teach during or after completing a teacher preparation program
- If your program has an Intern credential option, you can be employed as a teacher and earn a teacher's salary while completing your program within 2 years.
- When you complete your program, you will be issued your Preliminary credential, valid for 5 years. During that time, you will need to complete requirements to clear your credential.
- When you have completed your requirements, congratulations on your Clear credential! It is valid for 5 years and can be renewed.
Option 2b: I want to teach during or after completing a teacher preparation program
- When you complete your program, you will be issued your Preliminary credential, valid for 5 years. During that time, you will need to complete requirements to clear your credential.
- When you have completed your requirements, congratulations on your Clear credential! It is valid for 5 years and can be renewed.
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Updated March 29, 2024