Admission Checklist and Program Requirements: Steps to Join the Reach Intern Teacher Credential Program
Prior Field Experience Form:
The Prior Field Experience form is a requirement that can be found in our intern credential application. This form should be filled by a prior supervisor or school leader who is familiar with the role of the applicant. The Prior Field Experience form must show the applicant's experience working with students/youth in a classroom setting or other relevant setting within the last five years for a minimum of 45 hours. This requirement can be met by:
- Volunteering
- Substitute teaching
- General education classroom
- Work in school linked programs
- Experiences in pre-schools, special education, higher education, religious education, private schools, or outside the U.S. may also meet this requirement.
The Prior Field Experience should provide the applicant with exposure to and familiarity with the role of the teacher, culturally and linguistically diverse students, use of academic content standards, and the general public school environment.