Standard 3

Course of Study, Fieldwork and Clinical Practice

The unit designs and implements a planned sequence of clinical experiences for candidates to develop and demonstrate the knowledge and skills to educate and support P-12 students in meeting state-adopted content standards. The unit and all programs collaborate with their partners regarding the criteria and selection of clinical personnel, site-based supervisors and school sites, as appropriate to the program.

2023 Year-Five Common Standards Report

Standard 3 Element 1

Through site-based work and clinical experiences, programs offered by the unit provide candidates with opportunities to both experience issues of diversity that affect school climate and to effectively implement research-based strategies for improving teaching and student learning.

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Standard 3 Element 2

Site-based supervisors must be certified and experienced in teaching the specified content or performing the services authorized by the credential.

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Standard 3 Element 3

The process and criteria result in the selection of site-based supervisors who provide effective and knowledgeable support for candidates.

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Standard 3 Element 4

Site-based supervisors are trained in supervision, oriented to the supervisory role, evaluated and recognized in a systematic manner.

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Standard 3 Element 5

All programs effectively implement and evaluate fieldwork and clinical practice.

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Standard 3 Element 6

For each program the unit offers, candidates have significant experience in school settings where the curriculum aligns with California’s adopted content standards and frameworks, and the school reflects the diversity of California’s student and the opportunity to work with the range of students identified in the program standards.

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Common Standard 3, Required Narrative:

A. Narrative Description: How the unit monitors programs' alignment to all elements of Common Standard 3

Previous (2017) Common Standards Report

Documentation and/or Additional Documentation for Standard 3 Elements 1, 2, 5, and 6 is available through the Individual Program Review submissions.