The clinical work of student teaching and other course-related field experiences have long been recognized as essential components to the preparation of teachers, serving as the critical link between formal preparation and full-time independent teaching. This web page is intended to be a resource for individuals applying to student teach, teacher candidates currently engaged in the student teaching semester, and those individuals who support this important work: cooperating teachers, university supervisors and K-12 school districts.
It is our goal to serve Central's teacher candidates by collaborating with the K-12 school communities in the placement of Central student teachers.
The OSCP mission supports the mission of the School of Education and Professional Studies in the preparation of professionals for the early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, and K-12 settings. To accomplish this mission, the OSCP works collaboratively with Central faculty/departments to ensure that teacher candidates are prepared to:
Guided by the purpose of preparing leaders for service in diverse communities, the OSCP works closely with Connecticut school districts as well as the State Department of Education to secure appropriate placements for teacher candidates, where they transfer theory into practice in a classroom setting.
The OSCP is proud of our longstanding commitment in serving both Central teacher candidates as well as public school communities. If at any time, the OSCP can assist you, we encourage you to contact our office.
Barbara Budaj
barbara.budaj@ccsu.edu
Assistant Director of Educational Field Experiences
