Credential Programs
Student Teacher Placements
What is Clinical Practice?
Clinical practice experiences are the cornerstone of effective teacher preparation. It is focused on credential student learning and development through the application of theory to practice and reflection on one’s practice, and is an opportunity for skill development aligned to the California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE) & California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP). Participation in clinical practice experiences allows Student Teachers to apply their learning from coursework and receive coaching to improve implementation.
What is OCP's Role?
The OCP works with local districts in Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare counties to place Student Teachers enrolled in a Fresno State Credential Program with a mentor teacher at their clinical practice site. However, OCP doesn’t find placements for all Student Teachers: Student Teachers enrolled in the Teacher Residency Program, ITEP, Single Subject Agriculture and Music Departments, and most Single Subject Final Student Teacher placements will be made by those programs. Student Interns are responsible for finding their own placements. Once placements are finalized, OCP pairs all Student Teachers (excluding Single Subject Final Student Teachers and all Ag Student Teachers) with a university coach. OCP is also available throughout the semester to assist students and districts with any issues that may arise with their placement.
What is the Teacher Internship Program?
The OCP oversees the Teacher Internship Program which is a pathway to complete student teaching and a preliminary credential while working as a district-hired-and-paid Intern (teacher of record), at a slightly reduced salary.
Learn About Teacher Internships
Clinical Practice Resources by Program
The Office of Clinical Practice places Education Specialist Student Teachers enrolled in initial and final practicum in their clinical practice placement sites. OCP also assigns coaches to all Student Teachers, including students enrolled in the Teacher Residency Program and the Teacher Internship Program.
The Education Specialist Clinical Practice Handbook is an invaluable resource for Student Teachers outlining policies, procedures, and expectations.
View the Education Specialist Clinical Practice Handbook
Clinical Practice Courses:
SPED 111. General Education and Special Education Clinical Experience
SPED 160F. Fieldwork in Special Education
SPED 171. Initial Practicum in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPED 172. Initial Practicum in Moderate/Severe Disabilities
SPED 173. Initial Practicum in Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs
SPED 175. Final Practicum in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPED 176. Final Practicum in Moderate/Severe Disabilities
SPED 178. Final Practicum in Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs
The Education Specialist Clinical Practice Application is used for Student Teachers who plan to enroll in a clinical practice course and need the Office of Clinical Practice to find their placement site. It is also used for all Student Teachers, including Student Interns and Teacher Residents, who plan to enroll in their final practicum course.
The OCP will make every attempt to honor requests that are made before the priority deadline but cannot guarantee that all requests are possible. Student Teachers who do not submit their application by the priority deadline will be placed by availability rather than preference.
The priority deadline to submit your Fall 2023 Clinical Practice Application has passed. You will still need to submit your application by Sunday, July 30th.
Fall 2023 Education Specialist Clinical Practice Application
Clinical Practice Syllabi
- SPED 111: General Education and Special Education Clinical Experience
- SPED 171/172: Initial Practicum in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- SPED 173: Initial Practicum in Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs
- SPED 175/176: Final Practicum in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- SPED 178: Final Practicum in Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs
Spring 2023
- Spring 2023 Educational Specialist Clinical Practice Calendar
- Spring 2023 Orientation Slides (not available)
The Clinical Practice Agreement is the first assignment for the Student Teacher's clinical practice experience. This is an agreement reviewed at the first triad meeting with the Student Teacher, Mentor Teacher, and University Coach. The Student Teacher is responsible for uploading the signed agreement to their Tk20 binder after the triad meeting.
Clinical Practice Agreements
The following forms are helpful resources and tools for Education Specialist Student Teachers.
Please review the Forms & Resources tab listed in the Additional Resources for All Programs table below for forms that apply to all programs, including the Individual Development Plan required for all Final Student Teachers.
The Office of Clinical Practice places Multiple Subject Student Teachers enrolled in initial and final practicum in their clinical practice placement sites. OCP also assigns coaches to all Student Teachers, including students enrolled in the Teacher Residency Program, the South Valley Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP), and the Teacher Internship Program.
The Multiple Subject Clinical Practice Handbook is an invaulable resource for Student Teachers outlining policies, procedures, and expectations.
View the Multiple Subject Clinical Practice Handbook
Clinical Practice Courses:
EHD 110D. Intial Student Teaching: Dual
EHD 160A/B. Part Time Multiple Subject Student Teaching
EHD 170. Field Study C
EHD 178. Field Study B/Grades K-3
The Multiple Subject Clinical Practice Application is used for Student Teachers who plan to enroll in a clinical practice course and need the Office of Clinical Practice to find their placement site. It is also used for all Student Teachers, including Student Interns and Teacher Residents, who plan to enroll in their final student teaching course.
The OCP will make every attempt to honor requests that are made before the priority deadline but cannot guarantee that all requests are possible. Student Teachers who do not submit their application by the priority deadline will be placed by availability rather than preference.
The priority deadline to submit your Fall 2023 Clinical Practice Application has passed. You will still need to submit your application by Sunday, July 30th.
Clinical Practice Syllabi
- Initial: EHD 178: Master Syllabus
- Final: EHD 170: Master Syllabus
Spring 2023
The Clinical Practice Agreement is the first assignment for the Student Teacher's clinical practice experience. This is an agreement reviewed at the first triad meeting with the Student Teacher, Mentor Teacher, and University Coach. The Student Teacher is responsible for uploading the signed agreement to their Tk20 binder after the triad meeting.
Clinical Practice Agreements
The Office of Clinical Practice places Single Subject Student Teachers enrolled in initial practicum in their clinical practice placement sites. OCP assists Academic Subject Matter Area Coordinators/Advisors as requested when placing and assigning coaches to Single Subject Student Teachers enrolled in final practicum. OCP also assigns coaches to all Student Teachers, including students enrolled in the Teacher Internship Program.
The Single Subject Clinical Practice Handbook is an invaulable resource for Student Teachers outlining policies, procedures, and expectations.
View the Single Subject Clinical Practice Handbook
Clinical Practice Courses:
EHD 155A. Student Teaching in Secondary School
EHD 155B. Student Teaching (various subject matter areas)
EHD 155A Initial Student Teaching
Student Teachers will submit their clinical practice application via the Google Survey link below. This should be completed prior to attending orientation. Students who do not submit their survey on time will be placed by availability rather than preference.
The priority deadline to submit your Fall 2023 Clinical Practice Application is Monday,
April 17th.
Fall 2023 Single Subject Clinical Practice Application
EHD 155B Final Student Teaching
All teacher credential candidates, including interns, must be cleared for EHD 155B (final clinical practice, aka student teaching). This procedure is completed as part of the EHD 154A seminar by all EHD 155A students and interns.
The deadline to submit your Clearance Application Form is Tuesday, March 14th.
EHD 155B Clearance Application Form
Clinical Practice Syllabi
Spring 2023
Observation Forms: University Coaches will complete within Tk20 at mid-semester and again at the end of the semester.
- Google Form | PDF | Word
Evaluations: University Coaches will complete within Tk20 at mid-semester and again at the end of the semester.
The Fresno Assessment of Student Teachers (FAST) is a Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) system designed for exclusive use at California State University, Fresno. FAST assesses the pedagogical competence of teacher candidates with respect to the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).
FAST is completely embedded into the credential programs, with formative assessments included as part of course work, and the summative assessments required as part of the field work.
FAST Manuals by Program:
Multiple & Single Subject
Education Specialist ESN
Education Specialist MM
Clinical Practice Courses:
Program | Site Visitation Project | Teaching Sample Project |
Dual Credential | EHD 170 | SPED 178 |
Education Specialist | SPED 171 or SPED 173 | SPED 178 |
Multiple Subject | EHD 178 | EHD 170 or EHD 160A |
Single Subject | EHD 155A | EHD 155B |
The following contain helpful resources for each FAST project:
This task assesses teacher candidates’ ability to plan, implement, and evaluate instruction. The three parts of the project include:
- Planning: planning documentation for a single lesson incorporating state-adopted content standards and English language development,
- Implementation: an in-person observation and videotaping of the teaching of the lesson,
- Reflection: a review of the entire video, selection of a 3- to 5-minute video segment, and a written evaluation of the lesson.
TPE 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.8, 2.2, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.7, 6.1
Documents
- Class Profile: Word | Google Doc
- Students in Context: Google Doc
- Lesson Plan Template: Word | Google Doc
- Activities Strategy Table: Word | Google Doc
- Self Evaluation: Word | Google Doc
- EHD 155A Further Resources: Google Drive
Videos, Transcripts, and Slides
- SVP Overview: Video | Transcript | Slides
- SVP Class Profile: Video | Transcript | Slides
- SVP Lesson Planning: Video | Transcript | Slides
- SVP Implementation: Video | Transcript | Slides
- SVP Reflection: Video | Transcript | Slides
Video Parent Permission Letters
This task assesses teacher candidates’ ability to:
- identify the context of the classroom,
- plan and teach a series of at least five cohesive lessons with a focus on content knowledge and literacy,
- assess students’ learning related to the unit,
- document their teaching and their students’ learning, and
- reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching.
Teacher candidates document how they are addressing the needs of all their students in the planning, teaching, and assessing of the content.
TPE 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5,
5.8, 6.1, 6.3, 6.5
Documents
- TSP Template: Word | Google Doc
- TSP Worksheet Table: Word | Google Doc
- TSP Overview (Multiple & Single Subject): Word | Google Slides (Log in to your Fresno State
- Google account to view)
- Students in Context: Word | Google Doc
Videos, Transcripts, and Slides
- TSP Overview: Video | Transcript | Slides
- TSP Seminar 1 Students in Context: Video | Transcript | Slides
- TSP Seminar 2 Learning Outcomes: Video | Transcript | Slides
- TSP Seminar 3 Assessment Plan: Video | Transcript | Slides
- TSP Seminar 4 Design for Instruction: Video | Transcript | Slides
- TSP Seminar 5 Instructional Decisions: Video | Transcript | Slides
- TSP Seminar 6 Analysis of Learning: Video | Transcript | Slides
- TSP Seminar 7 Reflection: Video | Transcript | Slides
Additional Resources for All Programs
Tk20 Overview
Tk20 is a data management system that you will use to digitally submit your field placement observations, evaluations, and State mandated teacher performance assessments. This system will give you access to your student files for seven years.
This account should be purchased before you apply for your first field placement course.
We recommend using your Google Chrome or Firefox web browser when puchasing your Fresno State Tk20 account. The link below will take you to a payment screen where you can purchase your account with a credit card, money order, or cashier’s check (processed by VeriSign). The cost to purchase through the Tk20 website is approximately $110.00. You will need your Fresno State email address and Student ID Number to complete the purchase.
Please Note: Accounts are activated based on enrollment, so you will be able to login once you are enrolled in credential courses, though it may take 24 - 48 hours for the enrollment to process.
Resources
- Tk20 "How-to" Guide
- Fresno State's Tk20 Login Page
- Time Logs Instructions
- Uploading Time Log into Field Placement Binder
- Create and Submit a Time Log Entry
- Unlocking a Binder (Student)
- Unlocking a Binder (Coach)
- Tk20 Student Help Desk
Support
- For immediate assistance, contact Tk20 at Watermark:
Tk20 Support Hotline: 800-311-5656
Pacific Standard Time: M-Th 5AM - 6 PM | F 5AM - 4PM | Sun 2PM - 7PM - Other Tk20 issues: If you are experiencing an issue with Tk20 and either your coach or the Online Student Resources/FAQs above do not help you resolve it, send an email to tk20support@mail.fresnostate.edu. Be sure to include your name, program, and ID number in the email as well as an explanation of the issue.
Forms
- California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs)
- Clinical Practice Agreement
- Select your program from the table above and select the Clinical Practice Agreements option.
- Individual Development Plan
- To be completed at the end of final student teaching.
- Protocol for Student Teacher Support
- Individual Plan of Assistance (coming soon)
- Candidate Dismissal/Move Form
- Special Consideration Form (coming soon)
- Clinical Practice & Video- Parent Letter (English)
What is a University Coach?
The University Coach is responsible for supporting Student Teacher development as professionals and colleagues. Coaches usually have had several years of experience as a classroom teacher and may also have experience as a teacher leader, course instructor, or district administrator. Coaches are responsible for providing academic, clinical, emotional, and resource-related assistance and problem-solving support for their assigned Student Teachers in their placements.
Interested in working for the Kremen School as a University Coach/Supervisor?
Single Subject Initial Phase (EHD 155A)
Single Subject University Coach/Supervisor Job Description
Single Subject Final Phase (EHD 155B)
Please contact the Academic Subject Matter Area Departments
Coming Soon!
What is a Mentor Teacher?
The Mentor Teacher is a key element in preparing the next generation of professional educators. The role of the Mentor Teacher is a complex blend of modeling, coaching, instructing, collaborating, and encouraging as candidates build competency in program standards.
Mentor Teachers are expected to support candidates in developing the skills and knowledge to meet these standards. Thank you for serving in this capacity!
Mentor Teacher Roles & Expectations
Co-Teaching Strategies
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that all Mentors participate in a minimum of ten (10) professional development (PD) hours to serve as a mentor, we're supplying the resources below and a form to help track your professional development hours.The 10 hours only need to be completed once and can include PD provided by your school site or district.
Universal Designed Learning Professional Development - UDL and Teaching
Mentor Teacher Professional Development - Mentorship
Required Mentor Teacher Professional Development Time Log (10 Hours Total)
Additional Professional Development Resources - To meet the 10 PD hours (If needed)
- Find the Resource You Want: https://microlearning.ccee-ca.org/resources/
- Practical, flexible, and built around trustworthy resources, IRIS PD Certificates for Educators: https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/pd-hours/earn-pd-hours/
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:
Our Mentor Teacher conference has been moved. If you would be interested in staying updated about the conference, please complete the interest form below.
To be filled out by the University Coach and Credential Coordinator:
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.
Contact Us
Office of Clinical Practice
Education Building, ED 151
ocp@csufresno.edu
559.278.0315
Itzel Montoya
Administrative Assistant
Education Building, ED 151
Phone: 559.278.6295
Email: imontoya@csufresno.edu
Annie Nunez
Field Placement Analyst
Education Building, ED 151B
Phone: 559.278.0487
Email: annien@csufresno.edu
Chris Cooper
Teacher Education Placement Coordinator
Education Building, ED 151C
Phone: 559.278.0232
Email: cooper05@csufresno.edu
Ricci Ulrich
FAST Coordinator
Education Building, ED 156
Email: rulrich@csufresno.edu