Office of Educator Development and Clinical Practice
Field and Clinical Practice
The Office of Educator Development and Clinical Practice is housed in the Department of Teaching & Learning of the College of Education and Human Development.
Currently the Office of Educator Development and Clinical Practice at the University of Louisville focuses its work on field experience and student teaching placements for pre-service teacher-preparation programs, as well as serving as a regional site for the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program.
Candidates are placed in field and clinical placement sites that are aligned with the College of Education and Human Development's mission statement and site selection criteria.
Placement Sites
According to NCATE guidelines, the Office of Educator Development and Clinical Practice arranges field and clinical placements only with established partnerships sites.
OVEC Student Teaching Scholarships
The CEHD's Honors and Scholarship Committee offers a $2,000 Student Teaching Scholarship for each of the 14 school districts in the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC).
Student Teacher Candidates who are interested in applying should complete the OVEC Student Teaching Scholarship Application [PDF] and the Student Information Sheet [PDF]. Students must also indicate on the Information Sheet which OVEC districts they would like to complete their student teaching.
Scholarships are competitive and will be awarded based on candidate application and district need. Only candidates awarded the scholarship can be guaranteed a student teaching placement in that district.
Educator Vacancies
Looking for teaching positions?
Jefferson County Public School teacher vacancies.
Contact Us
View our staff list to contact the Office of Educator Development and Clinical Practice.
