Teacher candidates take part in a professional, seminar that supports their fall student teaching, as well as the observation experience and, portfolio at their "other level" placement site., Topics include teacher identity, professionalism,, reflective practice, renewal of and support for, teachers, observation protocols, and the creation, of democratic learning communities. Teacher, candidates gain practice in teaching through a, concurrent internship placement in a middle school, or high school and a practicum at the "other, level."