The Office of Partnerships and Placements (OPP) collaborates with undergraduate and graduate programs, clinical educators, college supervisors, and school districts to coordinate practicum placements and student teaching experiences. The office also fosters and sustains strategic partnerships with school districts and community stakeholders to support high-quality clinical experiences and strengthen educator preparation programs.
What We Do
The Office of Partnerships and Placements is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, supporting, and assessing student teaching and practicum placements in districts across the state.
Contact Information
- OPP@ric.edu
- 401-456-8114
- Horace Mann Hall 239, 352 RI College Road, No. Providence, RI 02911
Administrative Office
Shari Weaver
Director
401-456-8593
Angelia (Angie) Duran, `19, MSW
Assistant Director
401-456-8114
Managing Student Teaching, Practicum and Internship Placements
OPP manages the administrative aspects of student teaching placements, including general communications, assessment timelines, policies and procedures, placement logistics, collaborations, and conflict resolution. In addition to the student teaching experience, we support practicum and internship placements through the online practicum placement request system and by providing mechanisms to secure internship placements for candidates enrolled in graduate teacher preparation programs.
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Planning to Student Teach in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
All RIC education students who plan to student teach during the next academic year must submit a Residency Application Form. As of March 15, 2026 the deadline has passed, please submit as soon as possible.