Individuals approved for Internships in districts outside of Region 10 will pay an additional travel fee to be determined according to school/district location.
Intern Information
Congratulations on securing a teaching position! You are embarking on an exciting and challenging journey toward certification. As an intern and classroom teacher, you will have a rigorous set of responsibilities. It is crucial to effectively manage your time to meet both the certification requirements and your school duties.
To begin the internship process, please email Kelly Vasquez at kelly.vasquez@region10.org to request the necessary paperwork. Once the completed documents are submitted, you will receive confirmation of your enrollment in the online course, Internship: Professional Practices, where all internship requirements and timelines will be outlined. You will gain immediate access to the course to ensure you remain in compliance with the program.
In accordance with state rules and program requirements, you must complete 50 hours of field-based observation, a minimum of 150 hours of coursework, and achieve a passing score on the TExES content exam(s) before you are eligible for a Statement of Eligibility (SOE), which is required to apply for teaching positions.
If you qualify as a late hire, you have 90 days from the start of your internship to fulfill these requirements. Please consult with your program consultant for guidance on specific coursework and deadlines.
Course Registration and Access
Visit the Calendar of Events and Log in to your Region 10 account.
Search for the course using cert and the first word of the title of the course.
For example, cert foundations returns the registration link for CERT Foundations of Teaching and Instructional Technology course.
Register by clicking the course ID, selecting Register, and then Check Out.
Complete Checkout to finalize registration.
Await Enrollment Confirmation via email after Curriculum Requirements are verified.
Access your course in Online Learning (MyPro)
Note: This is a two-part process—registration followed by enrollment—to ensure you are on track with your coursework.
Intern Checklist Requires Immediate Attention
Notify the Certification office of your teaching position.
Submit proof of employment (contract, letter of intent to hire).
Complete and submit the Intent to Initiate Internship form [sent to you via e-mail].
Register for the Effective Classroom Management and Keys to Quality Teaching courses.
Access online course Internship: Professional Practices.
Intern - Additional Years
In rare cases, interns may require additional time to pass a test or complete an effective and productive internship. Any such recommendations are subject to approval by the EPP Advisory Board. The cost for an extended internship, which includes ongoing mentoring and support, is as follows:
$4,550 for an additional year of internship, paid directly to the certification program.
Additional coursework fees may apply at $100 per course.
A Region 10 Field Supervisor will provide feedback from classroom observations and continue offering support throughout the extended internship period.
Intern Additional Year Checklist
Complete and submit the "Additional Year of Internship" form [sent to you via email]
Extension of Probationary/Intern Certificate: $78
Adhere to requirements for additional year
For any additional information or clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to your content area consultant. They are available to assist you with any questions you may have.