Internship in Teaching Overview

24-25 Handbook for Graduate Students

Graduate Students in Teaching, your new handbook includes the pre-internship requirements not met by your coursework as well as a guide to the internship itself.

Information for 2024-2025 Interns

Road to Teacher Certification Requirement

The undergraduate and graduate level teacher candidacy handbooks are available on the Road to Teacher Certification page. Decision Points I and II must be completed by March 1st, 2024. Praxis Core or the SAT waiver approval must be on file with the Holmes Center. Please refer to the Road to Teacher Certification for more information and check your Taskstream account.

Internship in Teaching Application

Elementary Education Internship in Teaching Placement Application

Due date: February 15th, 2024.

Please note that the ‘application’ is for placement purposes only (not to be admitted to the program).

Confirmation Sheet

The confirmation sheet ensures that the intern, mentor, and placement school administration are all aware and in agreement to fulfill the requirements of the internship in teaching. The Internship Agreement (pg 2 of the form) is a list of expectations for interns that are explained in the Internship Handbook, at Seminar I, on the Holmes Center Internship page as well as by faculty and the clinical coordinator.

The completion and submission of the Confirmation Sheet indicates that the intern is aware and agrees to adhere to the list on page 2 as well as the internship placement. Submission of the form is the responsibility of the intern.

The completed confirmation sheet is most efficiently completed during the initial intern-mentor meeting  and must be submitted to the Holmes Center (digital scan sent via email is acceptable) before the Registrar opens registration for your internship semester in order to ensure no delay in the intern's registration process.

Overrides for spring internship course registration will be granted once this form is submitted to the Holmes Center. The confirmation sheet can be printed and submitted as such or as a scan via email. The mentor teacher and principal must complete their section and sign. It is the intern’s responsibility to get the form completed by all parties and submit it to the Holmes Center.

Background Check

Please contact the SAU office of your placement school to complete the background check district requirements for the internship. New Hampshire state law requires the SAU to have the background check results in their office before the internship begins. This is not the same as the criminal record check you did for your program. 

Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics

The New Hampshire State Board of Education on Nov. 8, 2018, approved the Educator Code of Conduct, following the approval of an educator Code of Ethics in June 2018. This combined set of rules and procedures is not in response to any one circumstance or incident, but are designed to build on the high standards of the state’s educators, elevate the education profession, and provide guidance to educators.

Fall Practicum Information

Practicum Course Information

Integrated Methods Practicum Handbook

Evaluation Rubric

 Integrated Methods Practicum Evaluation

Comparison of Semesters

comparison of fall and spring semesters for year-long elementary ed interns and mentors
Click Image to Enlarge

Seminar I

Seminar I is required for all interns. The Holmes Center will host a meeting to explain the ins and outs of your internship. Mentors and University Supervisors will experience similar material in their internship overview and training sessions. Seminar I includes:

  • Overview of your internship calendar including dates for events such as resume workshopping, Seminar II, and Seminar III
  • Overview of the Internship in Teaching policies and this handbook
  • Review of the Evaluation Competencies Rubric for your program
  • Co-teaching training
  • Lesson planning expectations and guidance
  • Review of the NH Codes of Conduct & Ethics

Date: TBD

Internship Calendar & Handbook

Your practicum course instructor will give you a calendar for the fall semester.

Spring 2025

A guidebook that includes responsibilities, policies, and procedures for the internship. Undergraduates have a teacher candidate handbook as well as an internship in teaching handbook. 

Internship in Teaching Handbook for Undergraduates

Seminar II: Preparing for Employment

This mandatory 3-hour session is an opportunity to meet with principals and superintendents to discuss the hiring process. Educational Leaders will share best practices for excelling during the interview. Professional Dress is required. The date for this mandatory seminar is: Friday, March 14, 2025; 8:45-11:301AM.

  • A workshop will be held for those interns wishing to have educator tailored guidance for preparing effective resumes and cover letters.
  • An educators job fair will be held for those interns wishing to network with NH administrators for the purpose of finding and expressing interest in employment opportunities.

Seminar III: Internship Wrap Up

At the end of the internship, the Holmes Center will review the NHDOE Licensure process and discuss next steps after graduation. Program completers are asked to complete a survey and provide qualitative feedback on the Internship Experience. Please review the NH Licensure requirements page for more information. The date for this mandatory  seminar is: Friday, May 5, 2025; 9-11AM.

Road to Teacher Certification Requirement

The graduate level teacher candidacy handbook is available on the Road to Teacher Certification page. Decision Points I and II must be completed by March 1st, 2024. Praxis Core or the SAT waiver approval must be on file with the Holmes Center. Please refer to the Road to Teacher Certification for more information and check your Taskstream account.

Internship in Teaching Application

Internship in Teaching Placement Application 

Due date: February 15th, 2024.

Please note: The ‘application’ is for placement purposes only (not to be admitted to the program).

Confirmation Sheet

The confirmation sheet ensures that the intern, mentor, and placement school administration are all aware and in agreement to fulfill the requirements of the internship in teaching. The Internship Agreement (pg 2 of the form) is a list of expectations for interns that are explained in the Internship Handbook, at Seminar I, on the Holmes Center Internship page as well as by faculty and the clinical coordinator.

The completion and submission of the Confirmation Sheet indicates that the intern is aware and agrees to adhere to the list on page 2 as well as the internship placement. Submission of the form is the responsibility of the intern.

The completed confirmation sheet is most efficiently completed during the initial intern-mentor meeting  and must be submitted to the Holmes Center (digital scan sent via email is acceptable) before the Registrar opens registration for your internship semester in order to ensure no delay in the intern's registration process.

Overrides for internship course registration will be granted once this form is submitted to the Holmes Center. The confirmation sheet can be printed and submitted as such or as a scan via email. The mentor teacher and principal must complete their section and sign. It is the intern’s responsibility to get the form completed by all parties and submit it to the Holmes Center.

Background Check

Please contact the SAU office of your placement school to complete the background check district requirements for the internship. New Hampshire state law requires the SAU to have the background check results in their office before the internship begins. This is not the same as the criminal record check you did for your program. 

Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics

The New Hampshire State Board of Education on Nov. 8, 2018, approved the Educator Code of Conduct, following the approval of an educator Code of Ethics in June 2018. This combined set of rules and procedures is not in response to any one circumstance or incident, but are designed to build on the high standards of the state’s educators, elevate the education profession, and provide guidance to educators.

Seminar I

Seminar I is required for all interns. The Holmes Center will host a meeting to explain the ins and outs of your internship. Mentors and University Supervisors will experience similar material in their internship overview and training sessions. Seminar I includes:

  • Overview of your internship calendar including dates for events such as resume workshopping, Seminar II, and Seminar III
  • Overview of the Internship in Teaching policies and this handbook
  • Review of the Evaluation Competencies Rubric for your program
  • Co-teaching training
  • Lesson planning expectations and guidance
  • Review of the NH Codes of Conduct & Ethics

Date: TBD.

A guidebook that includes responsibilities, policies, and procedures for the internship. Graduate students have one handbook that covers the entire process. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Holmes Center with any questions, comments or concerns.

Graduate Student Handbook

Seminar II: Preparing for Employment

This mandatory 3-hour session is an opportunity to meet with principals and superintendents to discuss the hiring process. Educational Leaders will share best practices for excelling during the interview. Professional Dress is required. The date for this mandatory  seminar is: Friday, March 14 2025; 8:45-11:30AM.

  • A workshop will be held on an evening for those interns wishing to have educator tailored guidance for preparing effective resumes and cover letters.
  • An educators job fair will be held for those interns wishing to network with NH administrators for the purpose of finding employment possibilities.

Seminar III: Internship Wrap Up

At the end of the internship, the Holmes Center will review the NHDOE Licensure process and discuss next steps after graduation. Program completers are asked to complete a survey and provide qualitative feedback on the Internship Experience. Please review the NH Licensure requirements page for more information. The date for this mandatory  seminar is Monday, May 5 2025; 9-11AM.

Road to Teacher Certification Requirement

The undergraduate and graduate level teacher candidacy handbooks are available on the Road to Teacher Certification page. Decision Points 1 and 2 must be completed by September 1, 2024. Praxis Core or the SAT waiver approval must be on file with the Holmes Center. Praxis II scores are required for certain Graduate Programs.  Please refer to the Road to Teacher Certification for more information and check your Taskstream account.

Internship in Teaching Application

Undergraduate Internship Placement Application

Graduate Internship Placement Application

Due date: March 1, 2024.

Please note that this ‘application’ is for placement purposes only (not to be admitted to the program).

Confirmation Sheet

The confirmation sheet ensures that the intern, mentor, and placement school administration are all aware and in agreement to fulfill the requirements of the internship in teaching. The Internship Agreement (pg 2 of the form) is a list of expectations for interns that are explained in the Internship Handbook, at Seminar I, on the Holmes Center Internship page as well as by faculty and the clinical coordinator.

The completion and submission of the Confirmation Sheet indicates that the intern is aware and agrees to adhere to the list on page 2 as well as the internship placement. Submission of the form is the responsibility of the intern.

The completed confirmation sheet is most efficiently completed during the initial intern-mentor meeting  and must be submitted to the Holmes Center (digital scan sent via email is acceptable) before the Registrar opens registration for your internship semester in order to ensure no delay in the intern's registration process.

Overrides for internship course registration will be granted once this form is submitted to the Holmes Center. The confirmation sheet can be printed and submitted as such or as a scan via email. The mentor teacher and principal must complete their section and sign. It is the intern’s responsibility to get the form completed by all parties and submit it to the Holmes Center.

Background Check

Please contact the SAU office of your placement school to complete the background check district requirements for the internship. New Hampshire state law requires the SAU to have the background check results in their office before the internship begins. This is not the same as the criminal record check you did for your program. 

Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics

The New Hampshire State Board of Education on Nov. 8, 2018, approved the Educator Code of Conduct, following the approval of an educator Code of Ethics in June 2018. This combined set of rules and procedures is not in response to any one circumstance or incident, but are designed to build on the high standards of the state’s educators, elevate the education profession, and provide guidance to educators.

Seminar I

Seminar I is required for all interns. The Holmes Center will host a meeting to explain the ins and outs of your internship. Mentors and University Supervisors will experience similar material in their internship overview and training sessions. Seminar I includes:

  • Overview of your internship calendar including dates for events such as resume workshopping, Seminar II, and Seminar III
  • Overview of the Internship in Teaching policies and this handbook
  • Review of the Evaluation Competencies Rubric for your program
  • Co-teaching training
  • Lesson planning expectations and guidance
  • Review of the NH Codes of Conduct & Ethics

Date: TBD.

Internship Calendar & Handbook

Holmes Center Internship Handbook

A guidebook that includes responsibilities, policies, and procedures for the internship. Undergraduates have a teacher candidate handbook as well as an internship in teaching handbook. Graduate students have one handbook that covers the entire process. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Holmes Center with any questions, comments or concerns.

Undergraduate Internship Handbook

Graduate Student Handbook

Seminar II: Preparing for Employment

This mandatory 3-hour session is an opportunity to meet with principals and superintendents to discuss the hiring process. Educational Leaders will share best practices for excelling during the interview.  Professional Dress is required. The date for this mandatory  seminar is: Friday in March 14, 2025, Time TBD. This seminar is an excused absence from your internship.

  • A workshop will be held on an evening for those interns wishing to have educator tailored guidance for preparing effective resumes and cover letters.
  • An educators job fair will be held for those interns wishing to network with NH administrators for the purpose of finding and expressing interest in employment opportunities.

Seminar III: Internship Wrap Up

At the end of the internship, the Holmes Center will review the NHDOE Licensure process and discuss next steps after graduation. Program completers are asked to complete a survey and provide qualitative feedback on the Internship Experience. Please review the NH Licensure requirements page for more information. The date for this mandatory  seminar is Monday, May 5, 2025; 8:45-11:30AM.

Internship Evaluation PDF

Download or print your licensure area competency evaluation rubric for professional goal-setting during your internship semester.

Program-specific Internship Evaluation Rubrics

Access Your Internship Evaluations in Taskstream

Use this guide to access the evaluations your mentor and university supervisor have submitted in Taskstream.

Taskstream Guide

Information for 2025-2026 Interns

Road to Teacher Certification Requirement

The undergraduate and graduate level teacher candidacy handbooks are available on the Road to Teacher Certification page. Decision Points I and II must be completed by March 1st, 2024. Praxis Core or the SAT waiver approval must be on file with the Holmes Center. Please refer to the Road to Teacher Certification for more information and check your Taskstream account.

Internship in Teaching Application

Undergraduate Internship in Teaching Placement Application

Graduate Internship Placement Application

Due date: February 15th, 2025.

Please note that the ‘application’ is for placement purposes only (not to be admitted to the program).

Confirmation Sheet

The confirmation sheet ensures that the intern, mentor, and placement school administration are all aware and in agreement to fulfill the requirements of the internship in teaching. The Internship Agreement (pg 2 of the form) is a list of expectations for interns that are explained in the Internship Handbook, at Seminar I, on the Holmes Center Internship page as well as by faculty and the clinical coordinator.

The completion and submission of the Confirmation Sheet indicates that the intern is aware and agrees to adhere to the list on page 2 as well as the internship placement. Submission of the form is the responsibility of the intern.

The completed confirmation sheet is most efficiently completed during the initial intern-mentor meeting  and must be submitted to the Holmes Center (digital scan sent via email is acceptable) before the Registrar opens registration for your internship semester in order to ensure no delay in the intern's registration process.

Overrides for spring internship course registration will be granted once this form is submitted to the Holmes Center. The confirmation sheet can be printed and submitted as such or as a scan via email. The mentor teacher and principal must complete their section and sign. It is the intern’s responsibility to get the form completed by all parties and submit it to the Holmes Center.

Background Check

Please contact the SAU office of your placement school to complete the background check district requirements for the internship. New Hampshire state law requires the SAU to have the background check results in their office before the internship begins. This is not the same as the criminal record check you did for your program. 

Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics

The New Hampshire State Board of Education on Nov. 8, 2018, approved the Educator Code of Conduct, following the approval of an educator Code of Ethics in June 2018. This combined set of rules and procedures is not in response to any one circumstance or incident, but are designed to build on the high standards of the state’s educators, elevate the education profession, and provide guidance to educators.

Seminar I

Seminar I is required for all interns. The Holmes Center will host a meeting to explain the ins and outs of your internship. Mentors and University Supervisors will experience similar material in their internship overview and training sessions. Seminar I includes:

  • Overview of your internship calendar including dates for events such as resume workshopping, Seminar II, and Seminar III
  • Overview of the Internship in Teaching policies and this handbook
  • Review of the Evaluation Competencies Rubric for your program
  • Co-teaching training
  • Lesson planning expectations and guidance
  • Review of the NH Codes of Conduct & Ethics

Date: TBD

Internship Calendar

Fall 2025

Seminar II: Preparing for Employment

This mandatory 3-hour session is an opportunity to meet with principals and superintendents to discuss the hiring process. Educational Leaders will share best practices for excelling during the interview. Professional Dress is required. The date for this mandatory seminar is: Friday, November TBD, 2025; 9-11AM.

  • A workshop will be held for those interns wishing to have educator tailored guidance for preparing effective resumes and cover letters.
  • An educators job fair will be held for those interns wishing to network with NH administrators for the purpose of finding and expressing interest in employment opportunities.

Seminar III: Internship Wrap Up

At the end of the internship, the Holmes Center will review the NHDOE Licensure process and discuss next steps after graduation. Program completers are asked to complete a survey and provide qualitative feedback on the Internship Experience. Please review the NH Licensure requirements page for more information. The date for this mandatory  seminar is: Friday, December TBD, 2025, Time 9-10:30AM via Zoom.

Road to Teacher Certification Requirement

The graduate level teacher candidacy handbook is available on the Road to Teacher Certification page. Decision Points I and II must be completed by March 1st, 2024. Praxis Core or the SAT waiver approval must be on file with the Holmes Center. Please refer to the Road to Teacher Certification for more information and check your Taskstream account.

Internship in Teaching Application

Elementary Education Internship in Teaching Placement Application 

Due date: February 15th, 2024.

Please note: The ‘application’ is for placement purposes only (not to be admitted to the program).

Confirmation Sheet

The confirmation sheet ensures that the intern, mentor, and placement school administration are all aware and in agreement to fulfill the requirements of the internship in teaching. The Internship Agreement (pg 2 of the form) is a list of expectations for interns that are explained in the Internship Handbook, at Seminar I, on the Holmes Center Internship page as well as by faculty and the clinical coordinator.

The completion and submission of the Confirmation Sheet indicates that the intern is aware and agrees to adhere to the list on page 2 as well as the internship placement. Submission of the form is the responsibility of the intern.

The completed confirmation sheet is most efficiently completed during the initial intern-mentor meeting  and must be submitted to the Holmes Center (digital scan sent via email is acceptable) before the Registrar opens registration for your internship semester in order to ensure no delay in the intern's registration process.

Overrides for internship course registration will be granted once this form is submitted to the Holmes Center. The confirmation sheet can be printed and submitted as such or as a scan via email. The mentor teacher and principal must complete their section and sign. It is the intern’s responsibility to get the form completed by all parties and submit it to the Holmes Center.

Background Check

Please contact the SAU office of your placement school to complete the background check district requirements for the internship. New Hampshire state law requires the SAU to have the background check results in their office before the internship begins. This is not the same as the criminal record check you did for your program. 

Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics

The New Hampshire State Board of Education on Nov. 8, 2018, approved the Educator Code of Conduct, following the approval of an educator Code of Ethics in June 2018. This combined set of rules and procedures is not in response to any one circumstance or incident, but are designed to build on the high standards of the state’s educators, elevate the education profession, and provide guidance to educators.

Fall Practicum Information

Practicum Course Information

Integrated Methods Practicum Handbook

Evaluation Rubric

 Integrated Methods Practicum Evaluation

Comparison of Semesters

comparison of fall and spring semesters for year-long elementary ed interns and mentors
Click Image to Enlarge

Seminar I

Seminar I is required for all interns. The Holmes Center will host a meeting to explain the ins and outs of your internship. Mentors and University Supervisors will experience similar material in their internship overview and training sessions. Seminar I includes:

  • Overview of your internship calendar including dates for events such as resume workshopping, Seminar II, and Seminar III
  • Overview of the Internship in Teaching policies and this handbook
  • Review of the Evaluation Competencies Rubric for your program
  • Co-teaching training
  • Lesson planning expectations and guidance
  • Review of the NH Codes of Conduct & Ethics

Date: Fall 2025 

Internship Calendar

Your fall practicum instructors will give you a calendar for the fall semester.

Spring 2026

Seminar II: Preparing for Employment

This mandatory 3-hour session is an opportunity to meet with principals and superintendents to discuss the hiring process. Educational Leaders will share best practices for excelling during the interview. Professional Dress is required. The date for this mandatory  seminar is: Friday, March TBD 2026; 9-11AM.

  • A workshop will be held on an evening for those interns wishing to have educator tailored guidance for preparing effective resumes and cover letters.
  • An educators job fair will be held for those interns wishing to network with NH administrators for the purpose of finding employment possibilities.

Seminar III: Internship Wrap Up

At the end of the internship, the Holmes Center will review the NHDOE Licensure process and discuss next steps after graduation. Program completers are asked to complete a survey and provide qualitative feedback on the Internship Experience. Please review the NH Licensure requirements page for more information. The date for this mandatory  seminar is May TBD 2026; 9-11AM.

Road to Teacher Certification Requirement

The undergraduate and graduate level teacher candidacy handbooks are available on the Road to Teacher Certification page. Decision Points 1 and 2 must be completed by September 1, 2024. Praxis Core or the SAT waiver approval must be on file with the Holmes Center. Praxis II scores are required for certain Graduate Programs.  Please refer to the Road to Teacher Certification for more information and check your Taskstream account.

Internship in Teaching Application

 Special Education yr-long Internship Placement Application

Due date: March 1, 2024.

Please note that this ‘application’ is for placement purposes only (not to be admitted to the program).

Confirmation Sheet

The confirmation sheet ensures that the intern, mentor, and placement school administration are all aware and in agreement to fulfill the requirements of the internship in teaching. The Internship Agreement (pg 2 of the form) is a list of expectations for interns that are explained in the Internship Handbook, at Seminar I, on the Holmes Center Internship page as well as by faculty and the clinical coordinator.

The completion and submission of the Confirmation Sheet indicates that the intern is aware and agrees to adhere to the list on page 2 as well as the internship placement. Submission of the form is the responsibility of the intern.

The completed confirmation sheet is most efficiently completed during the initial intern-mentor meeting  and must be submitted to the Holmes Center (digital scan sent via email is acceptable) before the Registrar opens registration for your internship semester in order to ensure no delay in the intern's registration process.

Overrides for internship course registration will be granted once this form is submitted to the Holmes Center. The confirmation sheet can be printed and submitted as such or as a scan via email. The mentor teacher and principal must complete their section and sign. It is the intern’s responsibility to get the form completed by all parties and submit it to the Holmes Center.

Background Check

Please contact the SAU office of your placement school to complete the background check district requirements for the internship. New Hampshire state law requires the SAU to have the background check results in their office before the internship begins. This is not the same as the criminal record check you did for your program. 

Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics

The New Hampshire State Board of Education on Nov. 8, 2018, approved the Educator Code of Conduct, following the approval of an educator Code of Ethics in June 2018. This combined set of rules and procedures is not in response to any one circumstance or incident, but are designed to build on the high standards of the state’s educators, elevate the education profession, and provide guidance to educators.

Seminar I

Seminar I is required for all interns. The Holmes Center will host a meeting to explain the ins and outs of your internship. Mentors and University Supervisors will experience similar material in their internship overview and training sessions. Seminar I includes:

  • Overview of your internship calendar including dates for events such as resume workshopping, Seminar II, and Seminar III
  • Overview of the Internship in Teaching policies and this handbook
  • Review of the Evaluation Competencies Rubric for your program
  • Co-teaching training
  • Lesson planning expectations and guidance
  • Review of the NH Codes of Conduct & Ethics

Date: TBD.

Internship Calendar

25-26 Year-long Special Education Calendar

Seminar II: Preparing for Employment

This 3-hour session is an opportunity to meet with principals and superintendents to discuss the hiring process. Educational Leaders will share best practices for excelling during the interview.  Professional Dress is required. The date for this seminar is: Friday in March TBD, 2026, Time TBD. This seminar is an excused absence from your internship.

  • A workshop will be held on an evening for those interns wishing to have educator tailored guidance for preparing effective resumes and cover letters.
  • An educators job fair will be held for those interns wishing to network with NH administrators for the purpose of finding and expressing interest in employment opportunities.

Seminar III: Internship Wrap Up

At the end of the internship, the Holmes Center will review the NHDOE Licensure process and discuss next steps after graduation. Program completers are asked to complete a survey and provide qualitative feedback on the Internship Experience. Please review the NH Licensure requirements page for more information. The date for this mandatory  seminar is May TBD, 2026, Time TBD.

Road to Teacher Certification Requirement

The undergraduate and graduate level teacher candidacy handbooks are available on the Road to Teacher Certification page. Decision Points 1 and 2 must be completed by September 1, 2024. Praxis Core or the SAT waiver approval must be on file with the Holmes Center. Praxis II scores are required for certain Graduate Programs.  Please refer to the Road to Teacher Certification for more information and check your Taskstream account.

Internship in Teaching Application

Undergraduate Internship Placement Application

Graduate Internship Placement Application

Due date: April 15, 2025.

Please note that this ‘application’ is for placement purposes only (not to be admitted to the program).

Confirmation Sheet

The confirmation sheet ensures that the intern, mentor, and placement school administration are all aware and in agreement to fulfill the requirements of the internship in teaching. The Internship Agreement (pg 2 of the form) is a list of expectations for interns that are explained in the Internship Handbook, at Seminar I, on the Holmes Center Internship page as well as by faculty and the clinical coordinator.

The completion and submission of the Confirmation Sheet indicates that the intern is aware and agrees to adhere to the list on page 2 as well as the internship placement. Submission of the form is the responsibility of the intern.

The completed confirmation sheet is most efficiently completed during the initial intern-mentor meeting  and must be submitted to the Holmes Center (digital scan sent via email is acceptable) before the Registrar opens registration for your internship semester in order to ensure no delay in the intern's registration process.

Overrides for internship course registration will be granted once this form is submitted to the Holmes Center. The confirmation sheet can be printed and submitted as such or as a scan via email. The mentor teacher and principal must complete their section and sign. It is the intern’s responsibility to get the form completed by all parties and submit it to the Holmes Center.

Background Check

Please contact the SAU office of your placement school to complete the background check district requirements for the internship. New Hampshire state law requires the SAU to have the background check results in their office before the internship begins. This is not the same as the criminal record check you did for your program. 

Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics

The New Hampshire State Board of Education on Nov. 8, 2018, approved the Educator Code of Conduct, following the approval of an educator Code of Ethics in June 2018. This combined set of rules and procedures is not in response to any one circumstance or incident, but are designed to build on the high standards of the state’s educators, elevate the education profession, and provide guidance to educators.

Seminar I

Seminar I is required for all interns. The Holmes Center will host a meeting to explain the ins and outs of your internship. Mentors and University Supervisors will experience similar material in their internship overview and training sessions. Seminar I includes:

  • Overview of your internship calendar including dates for events such as resume workshopping, Seminar II, and Seminar III
  • Overview of the Internship in Teaching policies and this handbook
  • Review of the Evaluation Competencies Rubric for your program
  • Co-teaching training
  • Lesson planning expectations and guidance
  • Review of the NH Codes of Conduct & Ethics

Date: TBD.

Internship Calendar

Spring 2026

Seminar II: Preparing for Employment

This mandatory 3-hour session is an opportunity to meet with principals and superintendents to discuss the hiring process. Educational Leaders will share best practices for excelling during the interview.  Professional Dress is required. The date for this mandatory  seminar is: Friday in March TBD, 2026, Time TBD. This seminar is an excused absence from your internship.

  • A workshop will be held on an evening for those interns wishing to have educator tailored guidance for preparing effective resumes and cover letters.
  • An educators job fair will be held for those interns wishing to network with NH administrators for the purpose of finding and expressing interest in employment opportunities.

Seminar III: Internship Wrap Up

At the end of the internship, the Holmes Center will review the NHDOE Licensure process and discuss next steps after graduation. Program completers are asked to complete a survey and provide qualitative feedback on the Internship Experience. Please review the NH Licensure requirements page for more information. The date for this mandatory  seminar is May TBD, 2026, Time TBD.