The Center for Clinical Practice in Education continues its mission of positively impacting P-12 student learning with students in the Professional Development School program. During the junior year, Teacher Candidates seeking licensure in Early Childhood and Elementary Education , Middle Childhood Education , Adolescent-to-Young Adult Education and Special Education receive in-depth clinical preparation in our PDS Schools.
Currently, twelve active partnerships are instrumental in completing the Center's mission and purpose while providing a space for PDS Teacher Candidates to have a clinical experience. Partnerships span across six local school districts, involving Elementary, Middle, and High School buildings.
Teacher Candidates receive:
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Mentoring and guidance from Patton College faculty and teachers in partnership schools
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Opportunities in the classroom to plan, teach, assess, and differentiate during the year
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Space to provide additional support to P-12 students and teachers
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A strong foundation for professional internship and future teaching careers
The Center positively impacts student learning through the following activities:
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Fostering and supporting outreach activities that connect The Patton College with regional schools
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Creating collaborative partnership programming
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Linking teacher candidates, mentor teachers, administrators, and the Patton College Faculty
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Improving P-12 education for all students
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Increasing opportunities and enhancing quality clinical experiences for teacher candidates
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Supporting Professional Development for all parties
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Sustaining teacher learning and student engagement for P-16 and beyond
Learn more about each PDS partnership: