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4.0 Field Experiences and Clinical Practice


Data on all field experience and clinical practice placements is maintained by the Office of Educator Support and Assessment Specialist. Initial and Advanced certification programs work directly with the Coordinator of Field Experiences and Clinical Practice to best serve candidates and our partnering school districts with research-based experiences. Placements are based on the following criteria:

 

  1. OSU must have a contractual agreement with the participating school district,
  2. the principal and the Mentor Teacher/Educator must be in agreement about the placement,
  3. the Mentor Teacher/Educator must meet established criteria to work with a candidate,
  4. a qualified OSU Supervisor must be available for travel to that site, and
  5. program faculty recommendation for clinical practice (based on academics, field experiences, and dispositions)

 

Candidates will be placed in diverse school settings. The definition of a diverse placement in a public school site is one that includes 30% or more nonwhite population of students or 10% or more English language learners according to the latest available data at www.schoolreportcard.org.  Selection of the site will continue to be at the discretion of the placement coordinator. Candidates are responsible for their own transportation to and from field experience and internship sites.  Previous clinical/field experiences will be considered when determining the internship placement. The Area Program Coordinator or the Placement Coordinator may make exceptions to these guidelines. 

 

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