Action | Comprehensive Revision of the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 10/31/2015 |
We are writing in reference to language found under 8VAC20-542-40 (specific language found on p. 15), 8VAC20-542-890 (specific language found on p. 32), and 8VAC20-542-1340 (specific language found on p. 61) regarding stipulation of 10 weeks of a summative clinical student teaching experience under the supervision of a cooperating teacher with demonstrated effectiveness in the classroom.
Our concerns are twofold:
We do not believe this was the intent of the authors, but confusion could be generated by this language. We believe the previous wording requiring “at least 300 hours…to include a minimum of 150 clock hours of…teaching…” provides a clearer understanding of the time desired for field experiences and allows for some flexibility in programs that would nonetheless be rigorous.