Practicum placements provide university/college(IHE) students (candidates) with experiences that meet IHE requirements and introduce them to essential facets of the profession in the educational setting. The process map below shows a visual representation of the actions required to secure placement for a practicum/field experience in LAUSD. Note that before starting any of the required actions, the IHE must have an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Candidates seeking a placement at an LAUSD school site MUST receive a fingerprint clearance email from the IHE or the Teacher Development and Support (TDAS) Branch before the start of practicum field experiences.