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  • Field Experience Placement Form

    This application will be used for co-teaching, and clinical practice internships placements. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at collegeofed@heritage.edu

  • As part of your Field Placement Request you will submit the following information:

    • Contact Information
    • Placement Preferences
    • Accommodation Requests
    • Letter of Introduction
    • Resume
    • Placement Agreements
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  • Co-Teaching/Internship Requirements

  • How to Obtain Pre-Residency Clearance (Click here for more detailed instructions)

    (There should be no fee- If you are prompted to pay a fee, PRESS CANCEL and start over)

    1. Create an EDS account: https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/Register.aspx?signin=098cc30e518d5be72ae6366a1a4b77b4 

    2. Wait 24 hours (Consider starting Step 4)

    3. Complete the online application for Pre-Residency Clearance (E-Certification System): https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher-certificate/state-program-completer-applicants/pre-residency-clearance-state-applicant 

    4. Sign-up/ Make an appointment for your fingerprints

    Toppenish Area
    ESD 105: 509-454-5317- There is a link on the ESD 105 website to sign-up for fingerprints (https://www.esd105.org/Page/187 )

    Tri-Cities Area
    ESD 123: 509-544-5768- You must call to schedule an appointment (http://www.esd123.org/programs__services/fingerprinting )

    Other Locations

    (Any other option outside of the ESD may require you to physically mail your fingerprints which may take up to a month to process)
    https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/UserContent/FingerPrint/FingerprintingLocations.pdf 

  • Placement Preference Sheet

    Candidates may request a practicum or co-teaching placement in three districts following the guidelines presented in the Field Experience Candidate Placement Agreement. Please list the three districts in order of preference. List your first, second, and third choices for school district placement. Failure to provide three district choices could delay or impede student practicum and student co-teaching placement: 

  • Heritage University Disability Policy (RCW 28 B.10.912)

    Current law describes ‘disability’ as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity of an individual. As an institution of higher learning Heritage University wishes to make reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities. If you believe you have a disability which may warrant an accommodation, the first step is to contact Student Affairs on the Heritage University Campus (Toppenish) or call 509 865-8515 (or 888 272-6190) or e-mail(studentaffairs@heritage.edu). You may also ask your instructor for assistance in communicating with Student Affairs. In accordance with FERPA, Heritage University will not disclose a student’s disability or 504 plan to a potential placement district, agency or community partner without the student’s advance written consent.

  • Required Documents

    Please review the below documents and upload a copy in PDF format. All word documents can be converted to a PDF by selecting Save As and changing the file type to PDF.
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  • Co-Teaching Internship Candidate Placement Agreement

  • Please pay special attention to the following statement:

    Heritage University does not allow candidates to pre-arrange placements. Do not make contact with districts, principals, prospective core teachers or facilitators prior to or during the placement process or otherwise attempt to make your own placement or change an existing arranged placement.

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