Field Experiences
Where do I find my logs for my observation hours?
Logs and reflections for the observation hours can be found in Module 1 of your FB7100 course.
What do I need to have completed to begin my capstone experience?
Completion of block 1 (including coursework, field based experience hours, and relevant content exam(s)) are required to begin the internship. For clinical teaching, blocks 1 and 2 (including coursework, field based experience hours, relevant content ...
How is the length of my internship determined?
An internship is one full year. If a candidate starts on the first day of the academic year then they will finish on the last day of the academic year. ANY DAY after the first day will result in the candidate serving a full year (For example, if ...
When do I find out who my field supervisor will be?
Your field supervisor will be assigned within the first 1-2 weeks of your capstone experience beginning. If you haven’t heard from a field supervisor by the end of week 2, please reach out to the Director of Field Experiences.
What happens if I don’t complete my late-hire requirements in 90 days?
Failure to complete late-hire requirements by the 90 days will result in your intern certificate being deactivated. This is a Texas Administrative Code requirement. Extensions CANNOT be granted.
What is late-hire and am I eligible?
A late hire is a candidate who has been BOTH: hired for a teaching position AND accepted into an EPP AFTER 45-days BEFORE the first day of instruction or after the start of a school year. If someone could be a late hire, this is for one school year ...
What is the difference between clinical teaching and internship?
In a clinical teaching experience, a candidate is placed with a cooperating teacher and co-teaches for a period of 490 hours (approximately 1 semester). The clinical teacher is a guest at the school district and is not considered teacher of record. ...
Can my current campus be used in my internship? (Charter/Private schools)
Potentially. A school must be a TEA Accredited campus in order to be utilized for observation hours and/or the capstone experience. To verify the status of your campus, please visit: https://tealprod.tea.state.tx.us/tea.askted.web/Forms/Home.aspx
Do I have to complete the extra 20 hours of observation?
There have been new requirements related to this. Here is the latest: Candidates who were previously admitted and enrolled in 240 Certification as of 9/1/24 AND have not begun their clinical experience (internship or clinical teaching). *Anyone who ...
What can I count towards my field based experience hours?
There are two types of FBE Hours: Active Engagement and Non-Engagement. Active Engagement (formerly known as Interactive Hours) Minimum of 25 hours actively working with students; can be used for all 50 of the hours! Best way to obtain hours for ...