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performed by the cooperating institution. All other criteria pertaining to in-state clinical practice placements apply as previously stated. 3. OSU fees - A non-refundable administrative fee to cover time and extra work related to securing an out-of-area placement may be assessed when an approved request is submitted to the Clinical Practices office. The fee is due upon approval of designated site(s). 4. Supervising teacher fees - The out-of-area/out-of-state supervising fee is determined by each supervisor, the out-of-area/out-of-state university, and the Field Experience and Clinical Practices Office and typically ranges from $400 to $800 to cover the expenses incurred to conduct the required observations and student teaching evaluations. Students are responsible for all costs related to their out-of-area/out- of-state supervision. The fee is to be paid to Office of Professional Education, who will then pay the supervisor. 5. Cooperating teacher fees - Whereas local cooperating teachers are compensated with tuition vouchers, an out-of-area/out-of-state cooperating teacher may not benefit from such compensation. 6. Additional fees - The local (out-of-area/out-of-state) cooperating university may require a fee for supervision for a student not enrolled in their university or require co-registration in additional credits as a student at their university to attend their student teaching seminars. Exceptions to this policy are permitted for students who are enrolled in programs that have a specific out-of-area/out-of-state placement policy and for students who participate in special placements abroad. Qualifications for consideration of out-of-state/out-of-area placement request: 1. Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and 3.0 GPA in content/certification area classes. 2. Successful interview with Program Area Coordinator presenting your request for an out-of-area placement. 3. Recommendation from Program Area faculty. 4. Agreement from local (out-of-area/out-of-state) university to supervise the student teacher. 5. Availability and willingness of qualified university-affiliated supervisor to observe and evaluate student teacher. 6. A memorandum of understanding signed by the student, the Program Area Coordinator, and the PEU or Program Representative must be on file prior to the request for placement being sent to the school district. The out-of-area/out-of-state university may require additional signed documentation. The Internship Experience The clinical practice intern is supported by their student teaching course instructor, the assigned OSU Supervisor and Mentor/Cooperating Teacher and the School Principal. Mentor Teachers and OSU Supervisors are asked to complete training in co-teaching prior to the experience. If needed during the internship, the problem-solving process includes the support team above as well as Professional Education Unit representatives. The Memorandum of Understanding candidates sign at the application stage signifies their understanding of conduct to be followed during the internship. A breach in this agreement can result in removal from the internship. Insurance Neither school districts nor OSU insure candidates during the internship; candidates are responsible for carrying their own insurance of any type that may apply. Candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain
professional liability insurance. Candidates are encouraged to consider student membership of the Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA) or the Professional Oklahoma Educators (POE), which typically provide liability insurance. Outside Activities/Classes during the Clinical Practice Internship The clinical practice internship experience is considered the beginning of your professional career and your energies should be directed toward making the most of your professional assignment. Therefore, outside employment or taking coursework other than the internship courses is definitely not advised during the internship. If you believe employment is a necessity, you must confer with your program area supervisor to determine if such employment should continue, or if you should consider completing your internship another semester. Appeals By enrolling in Professional Education programs at Oklahoma State University, students accept the responsibility for complying with all applicable Professional Education Council policies and procedures that allow them to maintain good academic standing. If the student believes that the established policies of the Professional Education Council have not been fairly or consistently followed, he/she has the right to pursue an appeal. Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators All candidates who graduate or are seeking recommendation for certification from a Professional Education program are required to complete the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators before a license or area of certification can be issued. The examinations, which include a general education test, subject area tests, and a professional teaching exam (OGET, OSAT, and OPTE), are administered by the Evaluation Systems, Pearson for the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability. Registration materials are available online at www.ceoe.nesinc.com (http://www.ceoe.nesinc.com). Candidates for Elementary, Early Childhood and Special Education certification must also pass the Oklahoma Reading Test. Copies of the test competencies and study guides for the Oklahoma Teacher Certification Testing Program are available on the Pearson Education, Inc., website at www.ceoe.nesinc.com (http:// www.ceoe.nesinc.com). Teacher candidates must successfully complete the OGET prior to admission to Professional Education, the OSAT prior to student teaching placement and the OPTE at or near completion of their program and prior to a certification recommendation. Registration deadlines and score report dates are indicated on the website. Recommendations for Certificate, or Additional Certification Areas Application information for an Oklahoma certificate can be obtained in the Office of Professional Education, 325 Willard. Candidates seeking advisement concerning teacher certificates can be assisted by a Coordinator in the Office of Professional Education.
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