Yearlong Clinicals (YCE) FAQs
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Bagwell’s CEPP (Clinical Experiences, Placements, and Partnerships office) will open the YCE application for completion the semester prior to YCE. Information can be found on their website.
Some districts have additional requirements for YCE, so please monitor your KSU email
for additional needs. Failure to complete required applications and paperwork may
result in a lack of YCE placement.
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When will I be notified of my YCE placement?
As districts return information, the CEPP office will notify you of your YCE placement
via your KSU email address. |
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Do I have the same placement for YCE I and YCE II?
Our program attempts to keep you with the same collaborating teacher for YCE I and
YCE II. Occasionally, changes are made for various reasons, as requested by candidates
and schools.
If you collaborating teacher goes on leave, changes grade levels, schools, or districts
in between YCE I and YCE II, your program coordinator and CEPP can help navigate these
changes based on district and school approvals to keep consistency during YCE.
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What days and hours will I be in the field during YCE?
During YCE I, candidates are in the field all day (teacher contractual hours for their
district) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
During YCE II, candidates are in the field all day (teacher contractual hours for
their district) on Monday thru Friday
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Can I deviate from the YCE schedule?
No, the YCE schedule is created in collaboration with our partner districts. School
administrators and collaborating teachers are expecting candidates to follow the schedule
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What if I need to miss time during YCE?
There are currently no “excused” or “unexcused” absences during YCE. As would be the case if you are full time employee, students and school personal (such as your collaborating teacher) are counting on your attendance in the field.
If you need to miss time due to an illness or emergency, you are required to notify
your supervisor, collaborating teacher and the school.
- Time missed must be made up prior to the last day of classes for the semester.
- More than 3 days missed can result in a U for YCE. Accommodations can be made for
extenuating circumstances between candidates, the program coordinator, supervisor,
and collaborating teacher.
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What if I need to repeat a course during YCE?
If you are needing to repeat a course during YCE (especially YCE II), please contact
your program coordinator. |
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What if I am involved in a sports team who practices during the day?
If you are involved in a sports team who practices during the times for YCE, please
contact your program coordinator. |
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What classes do I need to have completed prior to YCE?
Prior to beginning YCE, you should have completed all coursework in both Block I and
Block II, including pre-requisite courses. More information can be found on the program
homepage. |
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What are the expectations for YCE?
During the YCE semesters, candidates are becoming more actively involved in classrooms.
This means candidates are involved in the following:
- Assessment: designing, implementing, and analyzing assessment data from the field
in collaboration with teaching teams, the collaborating teacher, and independently.
Candidates are then expected to use this data to design lessons and justify their
practice
- Planning: designing lesson plans in collaboration with teaching teams, the collaborating
teacher, and independently
- Implementation: Implementing the above lesson plans in their field placement
- Management: supporting the collaborating teacher in implementation school and classroom
management techniques
- Communication: communicate students progress/learning with stakeholders include collaborating
teacher, teaching teams, school personal, administrators, and families
YCE candidates and collaborating teachers are expected to engage in various co-teaching
models throughout the YCE. Programs will provide more information on their models.
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How will I be evaluated during YCE?
Candidates in YCE will be assigned a university supervisor to support and mentor them.
These supervisors, along with collaborating teachers, will provide formative feedback
throughout the YCE via various formative tools including, but not limited to, observations
of teaching.
Summative evaluations for YCE will occur via the midterm and final CAPS (Candidate
Assessment of Performance Standards) which mirror the standards for teacher preparation
in Georgia, as well as the evaluation system for credentialed educators.
- Timelines and scoring requirements for the CAPs will be outlined in the syllabi for
YCE and reviewed during program orientation meetings.
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Do I need Chalk and Wire for YCE
Yes, an active Chalk and Wire subscription is needed for the duration of YCE in order
to submit lesson plans, observations, CAPS, and disposition documents. |
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When should I take the GACE assessments?
Information about accessing and registering for the GACE will come from the KSU certification
office and be reviewed during the YCE opening meeting prior to YCE I. |
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Can I work as a sub during YCE?
Unfortunately, due to liability concerns, you are not permitted to substitute teach
during YCE. This means there needs to be an approved substituted teacher with you
in the event your collaborating teacher is absent. |
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What happens if I am offered a full-time position before the end of the semester?
Congratulations! If this occurs, you may be eligible for early release from YCE II
(only YCE II students are eligible for early release).Please visit the CEPP YCE page
for information on the early release process. |
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