Too many new teachers start their careers unprepared for the realities of the classroom because they haven't had enough high-quality "hands on" practice. Their students lose out on learning because of it.
NCTQ's new Clinical Practice Framework details the six areas of clinical practice—backed by research and supported by the field—that lead to a strong clinical practice experience. For each focus area, we break down the action items for school districts, prep programs, and states, respectively.
Download our Defining Types of Clinical Practice brief for a common vocabulary around the various preparation models and the Clinical Practice Framework Research Rationale
for more information about the research supporting the six focus areas.
