Clinical Practices
Curriculum: Teacher Development
Department Address
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
Department Phone
(562) 997-8083
Clinical Practices - Admin
Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
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Ryan Ung | (562) 997-8083 | Clinical Practices Coordinator |
Clinical Practices - Staff
Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
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Mackenzy Mccullough-Tacub | (562) 997-8105 | Staff Secretary |
Clinical Practices
Clinical Practices I, II, III Overview:
“Clinical practice is designed in such a way that candidates learn from experienced educators, are evaluated against the TPEs, and have the support and guidance they need to become effective educators… Clinical practice is a developmental and sequential set of activities integrated with theoretical and pedagogical coursework, and must consist of a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice across the arc of the program.” -CCTC
Clinical I: Early Fieldwork
- Prior to credential program acceptance
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Mainly in schools and classrooms: observations, one-on-one tutoring and support, working with small groups
Clinical II: Pre-Student Teaching
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Credential program acceptance
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Specific fieldwork completed at school sites directly tied to faculty/curriculum expectations: one-on-one assessments and instruction, small group instruction, whole class instruction
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Under the direction of a district-employed supervisor
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10-45 hours per semester based on course(s) enrolled
Clinical III: Student Teaching
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Full semester working with district-employed Cooperating/Mentor Teacher(s)
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Supported and evaluated by University Supervisor: Development of their Individual Development Plans
Clinical Practices I, II, III Placement Process:
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All universities who are interested in establishing a partnership with LBUSD must establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that clearly defines and outlines the agreed upon requirements and parameters of the fieldwork experience(s).
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All universities who already have an MOU established with LBUSD, are required to follow the district’s protocol of the centralization of fieldwork placements. Contact Ryan Ung, LBUSD Clinical Practices Coordinator, at RyanUng@lbschools.net to discuss the process of assigning both student observers and/or student teachers with LBUSD. Students and university staff are not allowed to coordinate their own placements.
LBUSD Spring 2025 Semester Applications
All applicants, including current LBUSD employees, are required to upload a negative TB test result taken within 60 days of the application submission date as part of this application. Any incomplete application will not be processed.
- Spring 2025 - LBUSD Student Teacher Application (Student Teachers ONLY)
- Spring 2025 LBUSD Teacher Candidate Practicum Application (CSULB SERVE, Clinical II Students ONLY) This application will close on January 31, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
- Spring 2025 LBUSD Teacher Candidate Practicum Application (Early Clinical Practicum Students - ALL OTHER UNIVERSITIES- NOT CSULB)
- Spring 2025 LBUSD-LBCC Teacher Candidate Practicum Application (LBCC Students ONLY) This application will close on Friday March, 7 2025 at 4:00pm.
Mentor Teacher Requirements
The following are the minimum qualifications for being a MENTOR Teachers
- Holds a Clear Credential in the same subject area as the student teacher (multiple subject, education specialist, bilingual authorization)
- Tenured in the district or have a minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
- Maintain an evaluation with “effective” ratings or higher on all CSTPs on most recent evaluations.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively mentor novice teachers and willingness to provide a structured learning environment that allows for the gradual release of responsibility.
- Guides and supports the implementation of LBUSD's Understandings and Expectations for Quality Core Instruction.
- Uses culturally and linguistically responsive instructional practices and an asset-based approach to create equity-centered classrooms.