Application Process

The Spring 2025 application process is now closed. The deadline for Spring 2025 applications was November 1, 2024. The Traineeship Program is NOT accepting late applications. Please do not email requesting an exception.

The Summer 2025 application process will open March 1, 2025 and close April 1, 2025. Check the website for dates and requirements.

Before you begin the process, you will need the following  information and documents:
(Upload as PDF or Word File)

  • Your curriculum contract/course of study issued by your university, listing all of your required courses by name and number. The document must be signed by your university advisor.
  • Your current temporary provisional or probationary certificate issued by EPSB, in the area that you are seeking certification and teaching in. Your licensing number must be visible on the certificate. (Your district makes this application. Contact a central office personnel to find out whom to ask.) (The Traineeship Program requires a current copy of your temp. certificate as part of your application. If you do not have your certificate, the Special Education Traineeship Program still needs documentation that you have applied to the EPSB for your temporary certificate. Please go on your personal account on the EPSB website and copy the image showing the certificate you applied for, the date it was submitted, your name and licensing number.  Please use the screen shot in place of the certificate on the application. This usually only applies for Fall applicants. A copy of the actual certificate must be emailed to the Traineeship Program ([email protected]) before the semester begins).
  • Complete course names and numbers. (ex. Intro to Disabilities SED 500)
  • Your university ID number. Please consistently use your legal name as it appears on your certificate.

If you are a new or existing student, you must now create an account on the website. Please start the process below by clicking the button below.