| (a) To prepare a candidate for initial certification
in the classroom teacher certification class, an educator preparation
program (EPP) shall provide the candidate one of the following:
(1) clinical teaching that meets the standards in §228.67
of this title (relating to Clinical Teaching); or
(2) a clinical teaching option that is approved by
the State Board for Educator Certification through an exception request
under §228.71 of this title (relating to Exceptions to the Clinical
Teaching Requirement); or
(3) an internship that meets the requirements of §228.73
of this title (relating to Internship); or
(4) a residency that meets the requirements of §228.65
of this title (relating to Residency).
(b) Candidates participating in an internship or a
clinical teaching assignment must experience a full range of professional
responsibilities that shall include the start of the school year.
The start of the school year is defined as the first 15 instructional
days of the school year. If these experiences cannot be provided through
clinical teaching or an internship, they must be provided through
field-based experiences.
(c) To prepare a candidate for initial certification
in a class other than classroom teacher, an EPP shall provide a practicum
for a minimum of 160 clock-hours that meets the requirements in §228.81
of this title (relating to Clinical Experience for Certification Other
Than Classroom Teacher).
|
