Course Description
EDUC 603
Practicum Using Community Resources to Reduce the Achievement Gap
Units: 3
Participating teachers carry out specific projects under the supervision of their university support provider, utilizing a variety of community resources to meet specific needs in their student population with the goal of reducing the achievement gap. They become more familiar with health-related issues in the P–12 setting and the resources for meaningful intervention toward meeting individual student needs. This practicum requires participation in community-based workshops and other programs to expand the participating teacher’s horizon on resources and opportunities in the community. Prerequisites: Completion of a Preliminary Teacher Credentialing program and a California K–12 teaching position