If a candidate is placed in a district where there is a strike, the following procedures should be followed:

 1.  If a strike is anticipated or goes into effect, the candidate should notify the college supervisor and the Clinical Practice and Partnerships Office Director as soon as possible.

 2.  Candidates should not enter the school building during a strike without first obtaining the permission of the cooperating or mentor teacher, the school administrator, and the president of the local teacher’s union. If it is necessary for a candidate to enter the building, the cooperating or mentor teacher should assist the candidate in obtaining the approval of all required parties.

 3.  During a short-term strike of one week or less, the candidate and supervisor should agree upon an alternate plan such as visiting other schools, preparing lesson plans and assignments, etc. If the strike is prolonged, it may be necessary to reassign the teacher candidate to another placement.