Rural Field Experience

The Rural Field Experience program allows students from the Portland metro cohort at Clackamas Community College to observe and experience a rural community, school and classroom during a week long experience on the Main Campus in La Grande and surrounding rural communities. This occurs during the 15-day field experience prior to starting their senior practicum in September. The selected students conduct interviews, reflect on observations, and learn about the opportunities to teach in a rural location away from the metro Portland area. Grant funding from the Oregon Department of Education based on grant initiative and funding recommendation from the Educator Advancement Council allows students the opportunity to participate in this program without out-of-pocket cost.