Interns

Congratulations on securing a teaching position. You are beginning an exciting and challenging journey toward certification. Your responsibilities as an intern and a classroom teacher will be rigorous. It is essential that you manage your schedule to meet both TPC and school requirements.

To begin the internship process, contact the TPC office for the necessary paperwork. Once you return these documents, you will be able to access the online course Internship: Professional Practices in which all internship requirements and timelines will be detailed.

Remember, you must have completed 30 hours of field based observation and a minimum 80 hours of coursework to begin an internship.

Intern Checklist

Notify TPC office of your teaching position

Complete internship forms [sent to you via e-mail]

Access online course Internship: Professional Practices

Prepare for the TExES PPR EC-12 Exam *

*Certain vocational certification areas may not require the PPR.