Office of Clinical Education and Partnerships
Building strong school partnerships to support high-quality clinical practice.
The Office of Clinical Education and Partnerships (OCEP) supports a clinically-centered educator preparation program model by coordinating meaningful, high-quality clinical placements for candidates to connect theory to practice.
OCEP also partners with local schools and districts to offer professional programs such as:
- Early College Academy for high school students
- Teacher Leader Academy for current teachers
- Accelerated certification add-on programs
Contact Us
OCEP is based in the Beekey Education Building on campus in office suite 222-224.
Connect with our team at clinicaleducation@kutztown.edu | 610-683-4256.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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I'm a KU student teacher. What can the office assist with?
Contact us if you have questions about placement processes, timelines, required documentation such as clearances, eligibility for student teaching, or partnership-related concerns.
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I have questions about certification testing and TIMS. Who should I contact?
For assistance with certification and TIMS, please contact KU's certification officer Tanya Faust at tfaust@kutztown.edu | 610-683-4332.
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I'm a high school student. How can I learn more about Early College Academy?
Visit the Early College Academy webpage or contact our office at clinicaleducation@kutztown.edu | 610-683-4256 to request information.
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I’m a prospective mentor teacher who wants to request a student teacher. What should I do?
Mentor teachers who wish to request a specific candidate should follow their school's internal protocol, typically informing their principal or district office. The office should then forward the request to us at clinicaleducation@kutztown.edu.
