Student Teaching Clearances

ATTENTION: The Office of Clinical Studies is revising the process and due dates for annual clearances, such as background checks, that are required for students planning to participate in fall 2020 field placements. We are doing everything possible to help you secure these clearances ahead of the start of the fall 2020 semester, in order to reduce or eliminate changes to your schedule

Please understand that these processes may be delayed due to uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. 

We are working with state officials to ensure that you will have the opportunity to complete your clearances so that you will be able to attend your placements. We will communicate with you further about how to secure your clearance once the COVID19 threat has passed.

The clearances for the student teaching experience vary depending on the location of the placement. The clearances required for Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania are listed below. These clearances must be completed before the first day of student teaching.

Delaware

• Valid criminal background check.
• Cleared TB test completed within nine months of the start of your student teaching experience.
• Child Protection Registry clearance if not already completed (this clearance is only completed once). This clearance can be obtained by submitting a Child Protection Registry Form.
•  Click here for directions to OCS.

Maryland

• You will need to complete the three above clearances required for the Delaware placements.
• If you will student teach in Harford County, then you will need to complete two additional clearances.

Pennsylvania

• You will need to complete the three above clearances required for the Delaware placements.
• For all Pennsylvania placements you will need to complete additional clearances to student teach in Pennsylvania.