Clinical Practice Clearance

Clinical I, II, and III fieldwork opportunities all take place at a school site or facility with minors; therefore, all students are required to obtain clearance from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and provide a negative TB test result prior to placement.

All students completing clinical practice/fieldwork associated with a CSULB course or credential program must have a valid Certificate of Clearance and TB Test prior to requesting a clinical practice/fieldwork placement with a partnering school district. Candidates seeking a clinical practice/fieldwork placement in LBUSD must follow the steps below in addition to obtaining a Certificate of Clearance and TB Test to receive district level clearance before being placed. 

 

  1. Check the list of Approved Fieldwork Sites to ensure we have an Affiliation Agreement on file with the school district.  If the district is listed, then all schools within the district are approved.  Check the columns at the top of the AA chart to ensure the district is approved for student teaching.  Clinical practice/fieldwork CANNOT be done in a district in which we do not have an agreement on file for liability purposes.
  2. Contact the school site directly and request a placement once the semester begins. When visiting the school site for the first time, you should bring with you the following items:
  • 1) Your valid Certificate of Clearance/30-Day Sub Permit/Activity Supervisor Permit/Child Development Permit,
  • 2) Valid TB Test (skin tests and TB risk assessments are valid for 4 years; chest x-rays are valid for 8 years),
  • 3) The MyCED letter of confirmation as proof of your qualifications to complete fieldwork.

 The school site will let you know the procedure to complete clinical practice/fieldwork within their district. 

LBUSD Teacher Candidate Clinical Practice/Fieldwork Clearance and Application Process

Fall 2026

Application Period: June 1, 2026 – September 4, 2026

Students interested in completing Clinical I or Clinical II – Early Clinical Practice fieldwork hours at a Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) site must complete the LBUSD Clearance and Application Process. Once all requirements have been completed and approved, LBUSD will secure a placement for you.

Required Steps

  1. Submit the LBUSD Teacher Candidate Clinical Practice/Fieldwork Application by September 4, 2026.
  2. Upload all required clearance documentation, including proof of a negative TB test or other approved medical documentation, at the time of application.
  3. Schedule and complete fingerprinting using the link provided in your application confirmation email by September 4, 2026.
  4. Receive your placement assignment from LBUSD by September 18, 2026.
  5. Record your placement information in MyCED after receiving your placement confirmation.

Step 1: Complete the LBUSD Teacher Candidate Clinical Practice/Fieldwork Application

Deadline: September 4, 2026

Click the following link to complete the application: Fall 2026 CSULB- LBUSD Teacher Candidate Fieldwork Application

Step 2: Submit Required Clearance Documentation

Deadline: September 4, 2026

The following documents must be uploaded with your application:

  1. Government-issued photo ID
  2. TB test/documentation:
    • A negative TB test completed within 60 days prior to the application date, or
    • A completed TB questionnaire signed by a physician
  3. Completion of the fingerprinting process

Important: Proof of negative TB test results or other approved medical documentation must be uploaded at the time of application for placement consideration.

Exception: Current permanent LBUSD employees may use the TB documentation already on file if it is still valid. Please contact Mackenzy McCullough-Tacub at mmccullough@lbschools.net to verify eligibility.

Step 3: Placement Documentation

  1. Receive your classroom assignment directly from LBUSD by September 18, 2026.
    • Placement timelines depend on the timely and successful completion of all required LBUSD protocols.
  2. Upload all required placement information to MyCED.

Questions?

LBUSD Application and Clearance Questions
Contact Mackenzy McCullough-Tacub at mmccullough@lbschools.net in the LBUSD Teacher Development Office.

Once your application has been processed and cleared, LBUSD staff will email you directly with your clinical practice/fieldwork assignment. You must reply to the email to accept or decline the placement.

If you decide not to complete your clinical practice/fieldwork with LBUSD after submitting an application, you are responsible for notifying Mackenzy McCullough-Tacub so the placement can be offered to another candidate.

Please note: Placement confirmations can take up to five weeks. Plan accordingly.

Questions about placements or student teaching?
Contact the Office of Clinical Practice at ced-ocp@csulb.edu.

 

LAUSD Teacher Candidate Clinical Practice/Fieldwork Clearance and Application Process 

For any students interested in completing observation hours (pre-student teaching levels: Clinical 1 or Clinical 2) with LAUSD, here are the steps they must follow:

  1. Identify the school and obtain approval from principal of the school site before submitting volunteer application.

     

  2. Apply as a LAUSD Community Member in the https://volunteerapp.lausd.net/ portal.

     

  3. Complete the application and electronically sign both the Volunteer Commitment Form and Liability Waiver Form. We have provided a LAUSD Volunteer Application Job Aid for you to follow. Note, that the registration process will initially indicate “parent.”

     

  4. Provide proof of recent TB clearance, including screening or negative test result to the principal or school designee. The school site will not begin processing the form until this is completed.

     

  5. The principal or designee and the Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement (FACE) will review the application (allow two to three weeks).

     

  6. Once both the school and FACE and the application is approved, the student will receive an email with a temporary badge. Reminder: No person may volunteer until all necessary clearances are verified by the school site principal and FACE.

     

  7. Students may contact the school to schedule observation hours.

     

For questions regarding the details and process of the LAUSD volunteer application, please contact the FACE Office at 213-481-3350.