Student Teaching and University Fieldwork / Practicum

El Segundo Unified School District enjoys partnerships with universities in preparing future educators. 

University Partnerships for Student Teaching

University

Program

Expires

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Counseling

Teacher Education

Occupational Therapy

2/9/2024

9/30/2025

6/30/2028

California State University, Fullerton

School Nurse Program

12/31/2023

California State University, Long Beach

Teaching, Administration, Counseling, Psychology

until terminated 

California State University, Los Angeles

Teaching, Counseling, Psychology

6/30/2023

California State University, Northridge

Communication Sciences (SLP)

School Psych/Counseling

9/27/2027

6/26/2030

Chapman University

Communication Sciences (SLP)

12/18/2027

Emerson University

Communication Sciences (SLP)

until terminated

Grand Canyon University

Teacher Preparation Program

6/30/2023

Loma Linda University

Communication Sciences (SLP)

12/31/2024

Loyola Marymount University

Teacher Preparation

School Counseling

School Psychology

8/30/2024

6/01/2026

6/01/2026

Marymount California University

Teaching, Administration, Counseling, Psychology

6/30/2024

National University School of Education

Teacher Preparation Program/ PPS Credentials

Until Terminated

Pepperdine University

Teacher Preparation Program

7/31/2029

Purdue University

Communication Science (SLP)

Until Terminated

Point Loma Nazarene University

Teacher Education/ Admin

8/31/2027

University of Massachusetts Global School of Education

Counseling Program/ School Psychology

9/1/2029

Procedures for University Students Interested in Student Teaching or Fieldwork in ESUSD

  • Submit requests for placement to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; mgooden@esusd.net, (310) 615-2650, ext. 1510.

  • A current university agreement must be on file prior to approving student teaching placement or fieldwork.

  • If placement is mutually agreeable, the candidate must complete an on-boarding process before entering a classroom.

On-Boarding for Student Teachers and Fieldwork:

On-boarding will be facilitated by personnel from the Office of Human Resources. The required steps are as follows:

  • Complete a criminal background check at the expense of the applicant. This must be done for ESUSD exclusively, prior fingerprints do not satisfy the requirement. 

  • Satisfy TB clearance.

  • Complete required forms and receipt of District policies.

  • Complete required online orientation modules.

  • Be approved by the Board of Education prior to beginning the assignment.