•  Fall 2018 Admits, currently taking iPOPA: Your EHD 178 application MUST be submitted on Tk20 by December 12, 2018, or your EHD 178 clinical practice will be delayed by a semester. Application instructions can be found here. If you are in one of the Daytime or Evening cohorts not connected to a District partnership, please email ocp@csufresno.edu with your name and ID number. You will still need to submit the application when it is available again, but this will prevent a delay in your placement.
• Spring 2019 Admits, taking iPOPA in Spring: the Office of Clinical Practice does not make your iPOPA service hours placements. For instructions and requirements, please contact your iPOPA instructor either by email, or at the first class meeting. You do not have to purchase your Tk20 account until the Spring 2019 semester has begun (January 15).

•  Multiple Subject only candidates: Your EHD 170 Final Student Teaching Clinical Practice Application MUST be submitted on Tk20 by December 12, 2018, or your final clinical practice will be delayed by a semester. ALL candidates entering final student teaching/clinical practice must be cleared according to State regulations -- your cohort, partnership, or employment do NOT excuse you from this State requirement. Application instructions can be found here. If you are not cohorted, or are enrolled in a Daytime or Evening cohort not connected to a District partnership, please email ocp@csufresno.edu with your name and ID number so we can get you preliminarily cleared. You will still need to complete the application when it is available again, but this will prevent a delay in your placement.
• Education Specialist only candidates: Your SPED 171/172 Clinical Practice Application MUST be submitted on Tk20  by December 12, 2018, or your initial practicum placement may be delayed. Application instructions can be found here. If you cannot access the application, please email ocp@csufresno.edu with your name and ID number so we can get you on the placement list.
• Dual candidates: The application you MUST submit by December 12, 2018 depends on which clinical practice you wish to complete in Spring 2019. If you wish to begin your Education Specialist practicum before completing your multiple subject credential, read the instructions above for Education Specialist only candidates. If you wish to complete your multiple subject credential before starting your Education Specialist practicum, read the Multiple Subject only candidates instructions above.

You can see the districts and areas where we currently place teacher candidates here.

All placements are subject to District approval, so while we will accept specific requests up until the priority deadline (October 18), we cannot guarantee all requests will be approved.

Districts listed are those with whom we have legal agreements in place, and where we can guarantee faculty coaches to supervise your clinical practice/student teaching. 

If you wish to maintain a placement in a district not listed, we recommend seeking an internship with your district of choice. All Fresno State multiple subject candidates are internship ready after their first semester, and joining the Teacher Internship Program will provide you with the resources to complete the program in an outlying district. Please contact their office for more details.

If you accept a job offer to become a teacher of record in your own classroom at any point before or during your clinical practice course (EHD 178, 110D, 178ECE, 170, 170ECE), you MUST notify the Office of Clinical Practice and your program coordinator immediately. 

Failure to do so may negatively impact your ability to complete the clinical practice course, and thus delay your credential.

We only hold placements for candidates enrolled in a clinical practice course. Failure to enroll and pay your fees by the December 12 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, but we must know the issue exists.

Your SPED 171/172 Clinical Practice Application MUST be submitted on Tk20  by December 12, 2018, or your initial practicum placement/coach assignment may be delayed. Application instructions can be found here. If you cannot access the application, please email ocp@csufresno.edu with your name and ID number so we can get you on the placement list

Your SPED 175/176 Clinical Practice Application MUST be submited on Tk20  by December 12, 2018, or your final practicum placement/coach assignment may be delayed. ALL candidates entering final student teaching/clinical practice must be cleared according to State regulations -- your employment does NOT excuse you from this State requirement. Application instructions can be found here. If you cannot access the application, please email ocp@csufresno.edu with your name and ID number so we can get you preliminarily cleared. You will still need to complete the application when it is available again, but this will prevent a delay in your placement.

Your application is not through Tk20. Please email ocp@csufresno.edu to request a link to the final practicum application if you feel you are ready for it.

You can see the districts and areas where we currently place teacher candidates here.

All placements are subject to District approval, so while we will accept specific requests up until the priority deadline (October 18), we cannot guarantee all requests will be approved.

Districts listed are those with whom we have legal agreements in place, and where we can guarantee faculty coaches to supervise your clinical practice/student teaching. 

If you wish to maintain a placement in a district not listed, we recommend seeking an internship with your district of choice. All Fresno State multiple subject candidates are internship ready after their first semester, and joining the Teacher Internship Program will provide you with the resources to complete the program in an outlying district. Please contact their office for more details.

We only hold placements for candidates enrolled in a clinical practice/practicum course. Failure to enroll and pay your fees by the December 12 deadline may result in the loss of your placement/coach.

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, but we must know the issue exists.

If you accept a job offer to become a teacher of record in your own classroom at any point before or during your clinical practice/practicum course (SPED 171, 172, 175, 176), you MUST notify the Office of Clinical Practice and your program coordinator immediately. 

Failure to do so may negatively impact your ability to complete the clinical practice course, and thus delay your credential.

http://fresnostate.edu/kremen/teaching-credential/jobs.html

Detailed expectations are outlined in the syllabi and other sections of the handbook; however, all Teacher Candidates are expected to abide by the following general expectations:

1. Attend sessions and complete reflections for seminars at the beginning of the semester as well as meetings with University Supervisors and/or Cooperating Teachers.
2. Maintain confidentiality of students, parents, and school site staff at all times.
3. Model professional and ethical behavior, including but not limited to punctuality, regular attendance, and appropriate dress (neat, clean, and modest).
4. Notify the school, Cooperating Teacher, and University Supervisor in the case of an absence.
5. Observe the Cooperating Teacher model methods and strategies for effective teaching.
6. Become familiar with classroom management strategies and procedures used by the Cooperating Teacher and the School Site.
7. Learn and abide by all applicable school rules and regulations.
8. Develop lesson plans and have them approved by the University Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher before each lesson is taught.

Teacher Candidates are expected to be in their placements during scheduled days, arrive at the school on time, and remain at the school for the full-designated period.

Teacher Candidates will be required to make-up ALL absences by the last day of finals week. Supervisors are not permitted to make visits after the last day of instruction. Therefore, all observations, paperwork, and other course requirements must be completed by the last day of instruction regardless of the need to make up days.  All make up days must be made in agreement with the supervisor and school site partner, and any make up days must be confirmed by the school site partner.

If a Teacher Candidate must be absent due to emergency or illness, he or she must notify the University Supervisor, the school, and the School Site Partner by 7:30 AM on the day of their assigned class time. It may be necessary to have someone bring materials and/or lesson plans to the classroom to be used in the Teacher Candidate’s absence. More than 3 absences may result in a No Credit for the course. Extenuating circumstances must be discussed with the supervisor, Field Placement Coordinator, and Program Coordinator.

Teacher candidates are not permitted to serve as a substitute while on duty as a student teacher. This is a violation of the ED code and CTC teaching standards.

Available in PDF format from the California Teaching Credential  Committee.

Multiple Subject/ECE/Dual Handbook

• SPED 171
• SPED 172
• SPED 175
• SPED 176
• 171 & 172 Agreement
• 175 & 176 Agreement

Single Subject Field Work Handbook

The Good Samaritan Fund was created to assist Fresno State students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event which would otherwise prevent them from continuing their education at Fresno State.

These funds are not intended to be used for routine expenses or as a consistent supplement to a student’s education funding sources. Requests must be urgent in nature.

More information available here.

The mission of the Dream Outreach Center is to provide dream students access to higher education through advocacy, outreach, assistance, and mentoring.  

A legal clinic is opening shortly at the Dream Center. More information about this and other services available here.

The Career Development Center offers career advice for life to all Fresno State alumni. Among the services offered are interview workshops, resume review, and the Campus Closet  which provide professional clothing for interviews, etc. More information available here.

The Fresno State Food Security Project is a multi-initiative program to support students who may be experiencing food insecurity or other challenges that might inhibit their academic success at Fresno State. The initiatives were created to reach out to students in varying levels of food insecurity, as well as provide students with resources available to them both on and off campus. More information available here.

Counselors are available Mondays through Wednesdays in the Kremen Education building, in ED 399, 11:00am - 2:00pm.

You can also pick up a free booklet with information about other mental health services available to you as a Fresno State student outside the Clinical Practice Office (ED 238). Alternatively, feel free to ask your coach to pick one up for you.

And you can visit the Student Health Center for further information.

"A resource for students with disabilities to achieve academic, cultural, and social excellence." More information on your rights and the services available to you here.

Fresno State's Veterans Services Office assists veterans, reservists/Guard/active duty service members and dependents receive their educational benefits. More information about the services available to you and how the Veteran Services office can help can be found here.

• Fresno State Tuition & Fees
• TEACH Grant
• Financial Aid & Advising Contact Information
• Be sure to read this great article on loan forgiveness for those entering the teaching profession!

The Cross Cultural and Gender Center exists to contribute significantly to the continued development of a safe and welcoming environment for the Fresno State community. We foster meaningful dialogue and activism that works to eliminate racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other forms of oppression. 

The CCGC offers both resources and support to students in many ways. Read more about their programs here. The Office of Clinical Practice is one of the Campus's Safe Zones.

You can also access the Library's LBTQ+ Resource guide here.

The guide has three sections: Library Resources, Campus Resources, and Community Resources

The Academic Senate oversees a number of student support services. You can see a list of those services here  and here.

For further information about the Senate and what it does on campus, we recommend you explore their website.