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GROW Intern and Pre-Service Programs
Kings County Office of Education is proud to announce the accreditation of our Multiple Subject and Education Specialist (Mild/Mod & Mod/Sev) Intern Programs. These programs offer an alternative pathway to earning a California teaching credential while gaining relevant, practical, and first-hand experience as the primary educator in the classroom. The GROW Intern program is a 2 year program where candidates receive weekly mentorship from site mentors and fieldwork supervisors, feedback from course instructors, and support from cohort peers. Interns attend class two times a week in a blended model of instruction: 1 evening of in-person learning and 1 evening of synchronous, online learning. Interns receive support for the RICA and the CalTPAs through the courses and academies. The GROW Intern Program offers cohorts that begin in August of every year.
Prior to becoming an intern, all candidates must complete a minimum of 120 hours of foundational, or pre-service coursework. The GROW Pre-Service Program offers rigorous preparation in general pedagogy including classroom management, reading and language arts, subject specific pedagogy, human development, and specific content regarding the teaching of English Language Learners. Pre-Interns attend in-person classes three times a week. The GROW Pre-Service Program offers Spring sessions that begin in January and Summer sessions that begin in late April or early May.
Contact Us
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Phone:
559-589-7037Fax:
559-589-7018Email:
info.grow@kingscoe.orgAddress:
GROW Intern Program
876 East D Street
Lemoore, CA 93245
Useful Links
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Certificate of Clearance
The COC is a document issued by the Commission to an individual who has completed the Commission's fingerprint character and identification process, whose moral and professional fitness has been shown to meet the standards as established by law. To obtain a Certifcate of Clearance, click here
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Requesting Transcripts from Colleges and Universities
Official transcripts are required from every college and university attended to apply for the pre-service or intern programs. Official transcripts may be hard copies or electronic copies. Please refer to this document to learn more.
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CBEST Exam
The California Basic Educational Skills Test™ (CBEST®) was developed to meet requirements of laws relating to credentialing and employment. This test requirement does not replace any of the other requirements of subject matter knowledge, professional preparation, and practice teaching or field experience applicable to the issuance of credentials. The CBEST is designed to test basic reading, mathematics, and writing skills found to be important for the job of an educator; the test is not designed to measure the ability to teach those skills. To register for the CBEST Exam, click here.
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CSET Exam
The California Subject Examinations for Teachers® (CSET®) have been developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for prospective teachers who choose to or are required to meet specific requirements for certification by taking examinations. Each test in the program is designed to measure a specific set of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities reflecting the subject area of the credential sought. To register for the CSET exam, click here.
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U.S. Constitution Requirement
California Education Code Section 44335 requires all candidates for a Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Education Specialist, or Designated Subjects Credential to demonstrate knowledge of the United States Constitution by completing a college-level course, or a college level examination in the subject. This requirement must be completed before the credential can be granted. To learn more about this requirement, click here.
