PACE - LCSC Education Division - Lewis-Clark State College

AppendicesEstablishing A Credential FileInterns should meet with a Career Development Services Professional during their internshipexperience. At that time, strategies for a successful job search will be explained includingcredential files, resume writing, and interviewing. A Credential File (sometimes called PlacementFile or Reference File) is a file maintained by Career Development Services that contains lettersof recommendation from interns’ college supervisors, on-site teacher educators, faculty, formeremployers, and other relevant references. At the intern’s written request, the file can be copiedand provided to potential employers or graduate/professional schools.The file contains a Candidate Information Form completed and updated by the intern. This formprovides LCSC (and potential employers/graduate schools) with current information about theintern and their references. It also contains recommendations. Interns are allowed up to five atany one time. Note: Transcripts and resumes are not part of the Credential File. Manyemployers (& virtually all school districts) require a file containing current reference letters aspart of the application process. This is a convenient manner by which to submit letters withouthaving to ask references to write new recommendations for every application. Files can be sent toany bona fide employer as part of the employment application process and may also be used inapplying for admission to graduate school. For more process and policy details regardingcredential files at Lewis-Clark State College, please visit the following web address:http://www.lcsc.edu/cds/jsearch.htmIdaho Teacher CertificationInterns who satisfactorily complete a Teacher Education Program at Lewis-Clark State Collegeare eligible to apply for one of the following State of Idaho teaching certificates: (1) StandardElementary K-8; (2) Standard Secondary 6-12, and/or (3) Exceptional Child K-12. K-12teaching field endorsements such as Physical Education can be added to these standardcertificates. These certificates are issued by the State of Idaho Department of Education and arerecognized in 34 member states of the Interstate Certification Compact. Teacher certificationrequirements vary among all states and applicants should address any questions concerningteacher certification requirements to state teacher certification agencies.Application for teacher certification is the sole responsibility of the graduate. Idaho certificationprocedures and forms will be provided following internship. To obtain an official LCSCInstitutional Recommendation for the State of Idaho indicating completion of an approvedTeacher Education Program, the applicant must submit the following to the LCSC EducationDivision after all requirements/courses are completed:51