- An intern is the teacher of record with full pay and benefits.
- An intern teaches on a probationary certficate (a real certificate). It is probationary in the sense that it is only valid for one year.
- An intern is fully responsible for student learning.
- Requirements during internship are as follows:
- Minimum of 180 days
- 5 observations (3 first semester - 2 second semester)
- 11 Intern Development Sessions to meet federal No Child Left Behind requirements of continued professional development; 6 first semester and 5 second semester
- Completion of all test and internship requirements OR must pay additional $600 to be approved for an extension of the probationary certificate.

