Post-Clearance Next Steps

Once a student teacher, intern, or practicum student has been fingerprinted and shows as cleared in LAUSD’s system, they are provisionally cleared to begin their field experience.

To remain eligible and continue in their placement, they must complete the required steps outlined below. 

1. Completion of the LAUSD Field Experience Next Steps Checklist

All candidates must complete the checklist, which outlines the required steps needed to maintain eligibility for field experience.

• Link: https://tinyurl.com/lausd-clearance-next-steps

2. Acknowledgment of District Policies and Procedures

All student teachers and practicum students serving in LAUSD classrooms are required to read and understand the bulletins and policies included in the Google Form below.

Candidates must review each linked bulletin as they complete the LAUSD Acknowledgment of District Policies and Procedures: Practicum Field Experience form.

• Link: https://bit.ly/LAUSDPOLICIES

3. Application for LAUSD Email Single Sign-On (SSO)

To gain district access, candidates must apply for an LAUSD email Single Sign-On (SSO) through the OneAccess Portal. The Teacher Development and Support Branch will either approve or deny SSO applications by non-employees who are cleared to do their field experiences.

• Portal: https://oneaccess.lausd.net

Must be submitted on a computer connected to the LAUSD network at the school site.

• Current LAUSD employees do not need to complete this step.

The OneAccess Guide provides detailed instructions:

• Guide: https://bit.ly/one-access-guide-ihe-students

The Teacher Development and Support Branch will approve all SSO access requests.

4. Completion of the Mandatory Field Experience Orientation

All candidates must complete the LAUSD Field Experience Mandatory Orientation, unless exempt as noted below.

The orientation provides essential information regarding district policies, expectations, and available resources.

Required for:

• New and returning student teachers

• Counseling practicum students

• Early education candidates

Not required for:

• Current and active LAUSD employees

Teacher residents, OT/PT interns, SLP interns, PSA/SSP interns, and School Psychology students (if onboarding was previously completed by the appropriate LAUSD department)

(Optional) Apply for Schoology access through the oneAccess Portal. Link to Schoology Access Guide:

https://bit.ly/Schoology-Access-Guide

Find your School and Request the role of Staff (Classroom)

Your Schoology account request will be approved or rejected by the School Principal.

(Optional) Join our Student Teacher and Practicum Student Schoology Course by using the following access code to join the course:

If you have issues with OneAccess or Schoology, contact our ITS Helpdesk for assistance:

https://www.lausd.org/helpdesk

Student Teacher Videotape Guidelines & Release Forms

These guidelines and forms support candidates who may need to video record for coursework or credentialing.

Link: https://bit.ly/lausd-video-release

New Teacher Resource Guide

This guide provides district information and support materials helpful for new educators.

Link: https://tinyurl.com/newteacherguide2526

Counseling practicum students must also complete and submit the School Counselor PPS Fieldwork Supervision Agreement to:

Counseling Coordinator: Michelle Hernandez

Email: mnr29331@lausd.net

Once received by School Counseling Services, the candidate will be cleared to begin accruing hours.

PPS Agreement Link: https://bit.ly/ppsagreement