Office of Clinical Studies
Our Purpose
The Office of Clinical Studies (OCS) within the Center for Excellence & Equity in Teacher Preparation secures field placements for University of Delaware teacher candidates and supports faculty, staff, clinical educators, and school administrators who work with teacher candidates in the field. Through all of our interactions, we emphasize our mutual goal of preparing the next generation of teachers while enhancing the experience of the children and youth served in the sites within which we work. Click here for more information.
UPDATES
ATTENTION:
Starting April 1, 2025, new guidelines are in effect for any student taking a course with a field placement. The following two clearances must be received in the Office of Clinical Studies by July 15th on an ANNUAL basis:
1) DE State and Federal criminal fingerprinting clearance (CBC)
2) Child Protection Registry clearance (CPR)
The THIRD clearance, TB Clearance, is good for three years. It must be renewed before the student teaching or residency placement.
*****Students who have had their clearances completed prior to April 1, 2025 will be REQUIRED to get their clearances again in order to be in compliance with the new guidelines
Need a copy of your clearances? You can request a copy by going to: Request a Copy.
Once the completed form has been received, a copy will be sent to you via UD Drop Box.
Can We Help You…
- Alternative Routes to Certification (ARTC) information
- Certification requirements for Delaware and other states
- Common Core State Standards
- Educational Resource Center
- Facts and figures about UD teacher preparation
- Possible paths to certification
- University Council on Teacher Education (UCTE)
Student Teaching
All school districts are requiring that students entering a school for any type of placement must complete the Delaware State and Federal background clearance, Delaware Child Protection Registry clearance, and a negative TB/PPD Test.
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When you participate in a field experience, your actions impact the learners and clinical educators with whom you work.
By engaging in a partnership with OCS, clinical educators help teacher candidates apply what they learn in their UD courses.
The Office of Clinical Studies works collaboratively with faculty who are teaching or planning courses with field experiences.