Clinical Teaching FAQs

Who is the WCACP program contact for clinical teaching?
The CT Coordinator is Charla Howerin. She can be reached at chowerin@etools4education.com or 832-220-3451.

Where is the clinical teaching application?
The Clinical Teaching Application can be accessed on the Field Experience tab in the My WCACP portal. A Program Specialist will be in contact within 24 hours.

Is a placement fee required during the clinical teaching process?
Yes. The CT Placement Fee is required before the placement process begins. This fee consists of a one time payment of $200, which is applied to your remaining Field Experience Fee balance. The CT Placement Fee can be paid using a debit or credit card.

Why is there a placement fee?
To continue the integrity and professionalism of our clinical teaching program, we ask the placement fee be processed prior to the placement process beginning. The placement process takes a time commitment by the program, not to mention the time and effort district and school personnel put into setting up your placement.

What are the payment options available for a clinical teaching assignment?
Click on payment options to view the available payment options for a clinical teaching assignment.

What program/state requirements must be complete before a placement letter is sent to a district/school?
The following requirements must be completed in order for the CT placement process to begin: (1) Passed or Registered for the TExES content exam, (2) Module 1 - Section 1 complete, (3) minimum of 15 observation hours complete and (4) Fingerprinting complete.

Is a diagram available that shows the clinical teaching process?
Yes. Click on clinical teaching overview to view step by step directions to complete a clinical teaching assignment.

Will I become a certified teacher at the end of my clinical teaching assignment?
In order to become certified, the following must occur: (1) complete successful 14-week clinical teaching assignment (70 instructional days), (2) complete all program state requirements on Standard Certificate/Field Experience tab and (3) have positive recommendations from Cooperating Teacher and WCACP Field Supervisor and (4) positive track record of payments.

How many absences are allowed during the 14-week (70 instructional days) clinical teaching assignment?
A total of three absences are allowed during the clinical teaching assignment. All absences must be made up by the clinical teacher. The clinical teacher is expected to make every effort to be in attendance at the cooperating school each day. Unless prior approval is given by the cooperating teacher, the clinical teacher is not to leave campus during the school day.

Where can a clinical teaching assignment be completed?
A clinical teaching assignment can be completed at any school district, TEA recognized private school or charter school in the state of Texas.

Is the clinical teaching assignment a full-day experience in the classroom?
Yes. Candidates completing a CT assignment must remain at school during "teacher hours" for that campus during the clinical teaching assignment. Clinical teachers are expected to follow the school procedures, rules and discipline policies.

Can a clinical teaching placement be cancelled if a full-time teaching position is located prior to the CT start date?
Yes. The option exists to cancel your clinical teaching placement if you are offered a full time teaching position prior to your clinical teaching start date.

Do I get paid during my clinical teaching assignment?
No. The 14-week (70 instructional days) clinical teaching assignment is unpaid.

Are clinical teaching fees non-refundable?
Yes. All fees paid are non-refundable. That includes the CT Placement Fee, Tuition Fee and Field Experience Fee.