In-Person
If a student placement has previously occurred at the co-op site:
Placement assessment can be completed virtually through video conference provided the co-op teacher and principal are confident regarding the safety precautions in place within the worksite
Student Monitoring assessments can be completed virtually through video conference, provided the co-op teacher and principal are confident in the safety precautions that are in place
If a student placement has not previously occurred at this co-op site:
Placement assessment must be done in-person by the teacher
At least one Student Monitoring assessment must be completed in-person
Additional Student Monitoring assessments may be completed virtually through video conferencing
For In-Person site visits:
The teacher must follow the safety guidelines provided by OPH
The teacher must follow the safety guidelines provided by the place of employment
Teachers must use/wear the appropriate PPE for that location (following OPH and the employer guidelines)
PPE will be provided by schools
*Note: assessments may not be completed through the phone or any other non-video conference system
Virtual
Virtual placement assessments and monitoring visits are appropriate for meeting the requirements.