Visalia Unified School District believes that providing high quality fieldwork opportunities in our district promotes and encourages individuals to enter various careers in the field of education.
Our district is committed to ensure university students who apply and are accepted to complete fieldwork hours are matched with highly qualified teachers, social workers, psychologists and counselors that support and mentor individuals who will become our future educator workforce.
View our programs:
Service Learning and Pre-Initial Student Teachers (Fieldwork)
Our Residency Programs
In collaboration with our university partners below, we aim to foster a culture of continuous improvement within university-based teacher preparation programs.
Teacher Residency for Rural Education
For students seeking to obtain a single-subject credential with a focus in STEM.
Residency Inspiring Supporting Educators
Fresno Pacific University multiple or single subject credential.
Observation Students
Qualifications
College students enrolled in a course that requires 45 observation hours or less in a classroom. Students must observe only under the supervision of a certificated staff member. No student interaction is required.
Application Process
- Complete the Online volunteer application
- Clearance Level: Must select “(Level 1B) - Observation Students”
- Upload current Driver’s License
- Upload current TB results
- Upload course syllabus with required hours
Service Learning and Pre-Initial Student Teachers (Fieldwork)
Qualifications
- Students may only work with small groups of students under the direction of a credentialed teacher
- This field experience occurs PRIOR to initial and final student teaching
- College students enrolled in a credential program or integrated teaching program that requires 45-100 field work hours under the direct supervision of University supervisor and school employees of the District who hold valid teaching credentials.
Application Process
- The University Supervisor must fill out this Application Form to request placements on behalf of students.
- Once the application is received, Human Resources will contact the student with additional information needed to complete the clearance process.
Student Teachers (Initial, Final, and Blended)
Qualifications
Must be enrolled in a college or university that requires practicum hours or field work hours listed in the course syllabus. The Human Resources Department will confirm there is a current Memorandum of Understanding in place with your university. Placements are also contingent on ensuring a qualified staff member can accommodate your placement needs. Please note that VUSD does not guarantee a placement solely based on a complete application.
Application Process
Please fill out the Student Teacher/Field Work Request Form for the 2024-2025 school year. Once a placement is secured, you will receive an email with the steps to our VUSD Raptor clearance process. All students must be cleared prior to starting their placement.
Student Intern/Practicum Students
(Social Workers, Psychologist, Counselors, Speech and Language Pathologist)
Qualifications
Must be enrolled in a college or university that requires practicum hours or field work hours listed in the course syllabus. The Human Resources Department will confirm there is a current Memorandum of Understanding in place with your university. Placements are also contingent on ensuring a qualified staff member can accommodate your placement needs. Please note that VUSD does not guarantee a placement solely based on a complete application.
Application Process
Please fill out the Intern/Practicum Student Request Form for the 2024-2025 school year. Once a placement is secured, you will receive an email with the steps to our VUSD clearance process. All students must be cleared prior to starting their placement.