Summer Pre-Service
Calling all aspiring educators!
Enroll in our Summer Pre-Service coursework and get a head start on enrollment in the District Intern Program. Intern participants are required to have 120 hours of instruction prior to being admitted into the HTH District Intern Program. This instruction includes foundational preparation in general pedagogy prior to the start of the program of study. Completion of prerequisite coursework does not guarantee admission into the Intern program but is mandatory for enrollment. Courses are credit, no credit and run concurrently.
Eligibility & Enrollment
Participation in the Summer Pre-Service is based on conditional enrollment and all prerequisites including qualifying employment must be met before official admission to the District Intern Program can be granted (deadline August 15).
Once enrolled in summer courses, our Credential Analyst can provide you with a Verification of Intern Eligibility letter as you seek employment. This letter will verify your enrollment status and program eligibility into the HTH District Intern Program.
Pre-service Summer Coursework
Dates: Mid June to Late July (6 weeks online) & the first week of August ( 5 day in- person course intensive–please plan accordingly)
Mode: Two fully online courses followed by a one-week on-campus course
Contact: credentialing@hightechhigh.org if you have any questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a District Intern Credential? Â
A: In a nutshell, the District Intern Credential allows an individual to legally gain employment as a teacher of record in a public or charter school while simultaneously enrolled in a teacher prep program to earn their CA Preliminary Credential. The High Tech High District Intern Program is authorized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to credential San Diego County teachers in this way.  Â
Q: Do I have to have a job as a teacher before I can enroll in Pre-Service?
A: No, you don’t have to have a teaching job in order to enroll in Pre-Service, however, employment as a teacher of record is a requirement in order to acquire a District Intern Credential. Therefore, you would not be able to be officially enrolled in the High Tech High District Intern Program in the fall without employment.
Q: How do I get a teaching job without first having a credential?
A: Many of San Diego County’s smaller school districts and charter schools are familiar with the District Intern Credential and when in need will hire aspiring teachers with the understanding that they will gain their District Intern Credential upon official enrollment into the High Tech High District Intern Program. We are happy to provide our Pre-Service participants with a letter of Intern Eligibility once you meet the necessary minimum prerequisites of a conferred Bachelor’s degree, a Certificate of Clearance or other permit on file with the CTC, and Verification of US Constitution (course or exam).
Q: Does the High Tech High District Intern Program employ their interns?
A: No, our program does not provide employment however we can offer some assistance in your work search. Upon enrollment, and after you provide us with an official copy of your undergraduate transcript showing a conferred Bachelor’s degree, as well as a Certificate of Clearance or other permit with the CTC, and show that you’ve meet the Basic Skills Requirement then we can provide you with a letter of Intern Eligibility to supplement your employment applications.Â
Additionally, you may explore jobs as High Tech High here or go to EdJoin to search for jobs throughout San Diego County.Â
Q: What if I don’t find a job?
A: Completion of Summer Pre-Service coursework does not guarantee any offers of employment. For those participants who are unable to meet the employment requirement prior to August 15, official enrollment into this District Intern Program cannot be granted and you would need to apply again for the following year; however you would not be required to retake any completed Summer Pre-Service courses.
Q: Do I have to go to campus for Summer Pre-Service courses?
A: Your first six weeks of courses will be entirely online beginning Mid June. These courses are followed by a one week course intensive (Mon-Fri 9:00AM to 4:00PM) in-person on-campus in Point Loma the first week of August. Please plan accordingly.