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Clinical Teacher Progression

About Clinical Progression

A 15-week Clinical Teacher Progression outlines the gradual increase in responsibilities and competencies of a student teacher in a classroom setting. The progression typically moves from observation to co-teaching, independent instruction, and finally, full classroom management. Advancement into a teaching role will be based on the Clinical Teacher’s performance and to the recommendation of Cooperating Teacher. Below is a general framework:

  • Weeks 1-3: Orientation & Observation

    • Observe the mentor teacher and students
    • Learn classroom routines, procedures, and school policies
    • Assist with small-group activities and one-on-one instruction
    • Co-teach or lead small portions of lessons (e.g., warm-ups, read-aloud)
    • Begin developing relationships with students
    • Reflect on observations and discuss with the mentor teacher
    • Start weekly Reflection Summary Journal (Due Every Sunday@ 11:59 pm
    • Start Weekly Communication Log (Due every Sunday 11:59 pm)
    • Start Weekly Attendance Log (Due every Sunday 11:59 pm)

  • Weeks 4-6: Assisted Teaching & Small Group Instruction

    • Co-teach lessons with mentor support
    • Plan and implement small-group instruction
    • Begin managing transitions and behavioral expectations
    • Take responsibility for one subject or class period
    • Receive and apply feedback on lesson delivery and classroom management
    • Observation Of Student Teacher is Due

  • Weeks 7-9: Increasing Independence

    • Take on more responsibility in lesson planning and instruction
    • Manage full-class instruction for multiple subjects or class periods
    • Develop assessments and analyze student data
    • Lead parent/guardian communication with mentor supervision
    • Begin refining classroom management techniques
    • Continue receiving and reflecting on mentor feedback
    • Start weekly Reflection Summary Journal (Due Every Sunday@ 11:59 pm
    • Observation Of Student Teacher is Due

  • Weeks 10-12: Lead Teaching & Full-Class Responsibility

    • Take full responsibility for the classroom (full days)
    • Plan and execute multiple lessons per day across subjects
    • Implement differentiated instruction based on student needs
    • Manage classroom independently with limited mentor intervention
    • Reflect and refine teaching strategies through self-evaluation
    • Observation Of Student Teacher is Due

  • Weeks 13-15: Independent Teaching & Transitioning Out

    • Assume full teaching responsibility with minimal mentor assistance
    • Prepare final assessments and student progress evaluations
    • Work on professional development goals and job applications
    • Begin gradual transition back to mentor teacher
    • Reflect and refine teaching strategies through self-evaluation
    • Submit final teaching portfolio or evaluation (if required)
    • Observation Of Student Teacher is Due 
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