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of Houston-Downtown Department of Urban Education Educator Preparation Program  \nTable of Contents (To be Updated)  \nI. Department of Urban Education Mission and Vision . ... 4  \nII. Mission of Clinical Teaching .... 5  \nIII. FERPA Form...6  \nIV. Acknowledgement of Clinical Teaching Handbook Liability .... 7  \na. Insurance Waiver of Liability  \nb. Transportation Waiver  \nV. UHD’s Urban Ed EPP Terms and Definitions   8-10  \nVI. Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators   11-14  \nVII. Professional Development Semesters (PD1, PD2, PD3, and PD4) .... 17  \nVIII. Targeted Objectives of Clinical Teaching Experience .... 20  \nIX. Field Experience  \na. Clinical Teaching Component Requirements and Specificities .... 21  \nb. Components of the Clinical Field Experience .... 22  \nc. Observations/ POP Cycle Assessments .... 23  \nd. Certification Exams   24  \ne. Placement with a Host Teacher   25  \nf. Support from a Clinical Coach .... 25  \ng. Using the Co-Teach Model .... 25  \nh. Types of Co-Teaching (Chart) .... 26  \ni. Teaching Practice .... 27  \nj. Recorded Observations/ Swivl .... 28  \nk. Schedule and Attendance   28  \nl. Professional Dress   28  \nm. Professional Roles   28  \nn. Substitute Teaching .... 29  \no. Legal Status of the Host Teacher and the Resident .... 30  \np. Expectations for Testing and Certification .... 30  \nq. Interventions for Residents .... 30  \nX. Urban Education Teacher Certification  \na. Expectations for Testing and Certification  \nb. Certification Exams  \nXI. References  \nXII. APPENDIX  \na. Clinical Field Experience Personnel Roles and Responsibilities (Graphic)  \nb. EPP Lesson Plan Directions  \nc. Teaching Phase (Lesson Cycle)  \nd. Reflecting Phase (After the Lesson)  \ne. EPP Lesson Plan [Fillable Template]  \nDepartment of Urban Education Mission, Core Values, and Program Objectives Mission Statement  \nAs a premier Education Program, we aim to ensure the highest level of educator preparation through excellence in pedagogy and evidence-based high-impact practices. 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Content Knowledge and Technology Integration:  \n• Teacher candidates will possess a proficient foundation in core academic subjects (language arts, social studies, math, and science), meeting state standards, and utilizing technology to enhance instruction and personalize student learning experiences.  \n2. Urban Education Expertise:  \n• Teacher candidates will gain in-depth knowledge of effective teaching practices specific to complex urban contexts. They will cultivate intentional and culturally responsive learning environments while addressing these settings' unique challenges and opportunities by effectively implementing evidencebased management strategies.  \n3. Diverse Community of Learners:  \n• Teacher candidates will develop the cognitive and academic skillsets to advocate, generate knowledge, and drive positive change for a just and sustainable Houston.  \n• Teacher candidates will develop and implement the necessary critical thinking skills to address educational inequalities.  \n4. 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