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Science ExperimentOffice of Clinical Practice

The Office of Clinical Practice, formerly 'Field Placements', coordinates the placement of teacher candidates at school sites for their fieldwork courses. We place multiple subject candidates for their second and third phase placements, single subject candidates for their first phase placements, and education specialist candidates for all three phases.

Our teacher candidates work in a diverse portion of California with a wide range of demographics. Candidates are placed in the following counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare.

Below you will find a database of resources.

Mentor Teacher Resources List

Mentor Teacher Reimbursement Packet

  • Mentor teachers can receive a reimbursement of fees for 3-4-unit courses taken at Fresno State within two years of supervising a student teacher. You can submit the packet below for reimbursement of fees up to $450 (limit one per semester, and a student teacher must have been supervised within two years of the semester submitted). PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE ONE OF THE PACKET.
  • Reimbursement Application

Mentor Teacher Conference Interest Form

  • Our Mentor Teacher conference has been moved. If you would be interested in staying updated about the conference, please complete the interest form below.
  • Mentor Teacher Conference Interest Form

Co-Teaching Strategies

Education Specialist Mentor Handbook

Mentor Teacher Training Modules

Remediation Procedures

To be filled out by the University Coach and Credential Coordinator:

University Student Support Services

  • There are many services available on campus for our teacher candidates, please refer them to the list in the link below for guidance beyond what you and their University Coach can reasonably provide.
  • University Student Support Services

If you are experiencing an issue with Tk20 and either your coach or the Online Student Resources/FAQs below do not help you resolve it, email tk20support@mail.fresnostate.edu. Be sure to include your name, program, and ID number in the email as well as an explanation of the problem.

Teacher Performance Expectations

California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs)

TEACH Grant

Video Observation Permission Slips

  • English
  • Hmong (coming soon)
  • Khmer (coming soon)
  • Lao (coming soon)
  • Spanish

Policies

Attendance

Students are allowed one personal day, all other absences will need to be made up.

Employment

Clinical practice hours for credit may be earned only through student teaching or while teaching under a university internship credential in public schools, pre-approved charter schools or pre-approved non-public schools within the University's service area. (CCTC Intern Specific Preconditions, May 2011, page 3)

Clinical practice hours may only be earned in a student teaching setting as found and confirmed by the Office of Clinical Practice or while working on a university internship credential. For more information, please see the Teacher Internship Program for university internship requirements.

If you are offered a job to become a teacher of record in your own classroom at any point before or during your clinical practice course, you MUST contact your program coordinator before signing a contract so you can be sure that your program completion will not be affected. Once a contract is signed, inform the Office of Clinical Practice.

Enrollment

The Office of Clinical Practice only holds placements for candidates enrolled in a clinical practice course. Failure to enroll and pay your fees by the deadline may result in the loss of your placement.

If you experiencing extenuating circumstances (problems with financial aid, family or medical issues, etc.) which prevent enrollment or fee payment, please contact our office and the program coordinator immediately! We are happy to work with you to maintain your placement in these circumstances.

Professionalism

As an aspiring teacher, you have accepted the responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards. The California  State “Code of Conduct” and State Professional Standards guide your actions. You should familiarize yourself with them: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/rules-of-conduct 

As a candidate you have the responsibility to present yourself and act at all times as a professional. This responsibility includes the following:

Maintain a respectful professional distance from your students and their families: You must maintain a professional relationship with students and their families. You cannot be their personal friend. Respect personal boundaries. Consult a trusted advisor if students are attempting to cross a personal boundary.

Be professional in behavior, demeanor, and appearance: Your appearance and behavior should set you apart from the K-12 students and give a professional impression to the faculty, parents, and students. Follow professional behavior and dress standards (business casual unless school-specific events).

Substitute Teaching Policy

Teacher candidates are not permitted to serve as a substitute while on duty as a student teacher. 

FAST (Fresno Assessment of Student Teachers)

If you have any questions, contact us:

Felipe Mercado, Coordinator
Education Building, ED 151
Phone: 559.278.0315
Email: ocp@csufresno.edu    
Office Hours: M-F (except academic holidays)
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., closed from 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.