The Program for Entry into the Educating Professions is an instructional sequence for doctoral students designed to prepare educators for work in a variety of settings. This article focuses on describing the rotating internship program, which places students in positions of responsibility in profit-making, nonprofit, and governmental…

Summer teacher internships that are employer-sponsored benefit the teachers, the employers, and the students. Most of the programs have concentrated on improving science and mathematics teaching. Educating employers and school districts about the benefits of participating in these programs is a complex and difficult task. (MD)

Teachers for Chicago is a graduate-level program addressing the need to select, train, and retain talented, dedicated newcomers for urban schools. It was conceived as a teacher preparation program combining robust academic preparation, an internship, support from experienced mentors, and employment incentives. A second-year evaluation survey…

A principal intern enrolled at UNC-Charlotte describes "life in the trenches" at a small-town middle school. Schools should integrate interns into school operations, develop a program vision, gradually increase the intern's responsibilities, provide time for continuous evaluation, and rely on university supervisors when problems arise.…

Describes the Community Service Internship program at East Lyme (Connecticut) High School. The program is designed to help students understand the needs of various segments of the local population while allowing them to engage in community service for a substantial period. (IW)