This supervised pre-practicum experience I is conducted in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Guidelines for Pre-Practicum for Teachers. “The purpose of the pre-practicum is to provide candidates with multiple opportunities to apply learning from coursework into practice through increasingly authentic teaching experiences in preparation to successfully demonstrate readiness during the capstone preparation experience known as the practicum.” It provides teacher candidates with opportunities to practice and gain first-hand experiences through guided observations, teaching demos, and direct engagement with students with moderate disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12). Seminars are held as assigned by program supervisor. Seminar topics include professional standards for teachers, evidence-based practices in special education, and individual issues related to pre-practicum placements. Teacher candidates will be observed by program supervise at least once in PreK-8 or 5-12 setting. Pre- and post-observation conferences are required.