Clinical Education Training

"Clinical education" refers to programs that provide developing professionals with practical and skills-oriented instruction under the supervision of a skilled practitioner. Pursuant to section 1004.04, Florida Statutes (F.S.), clinical education training is required for personnel in postsecondary teacher preparation programs who instruct or supervise field experience courses or internships, as well as all school district and instructional personnel who supervise or direct teacher preparation students during field experience courses or internships.

Training for Teachers, Professors, and Facilitators

For individuals in need of clinical education training in order to supervise teacher candidates, mentor beginning teachers, or facilitate trainings, please contact your school district’s professional learning office or institution’s postsecondary teacher preparation office for further assistance. A list of the current school district professional learning directors can be found on our website at http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-dev/pro-learning-contacts.stml.

Training for Program Developers

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is currently under rule development for Clinical Education and the School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program. More information will be forthcoming. 

Office Contacts

Should you have additional questions regarding clinical education or need further assistance, please reach out to the Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention at ProfessionalLearning@fldoe.org or 850-245-0435.