This agreement is between Clay County District Schools and University of South Florida for USF students in the Psychology program to participate in internships, practicums, and observations under the direction of a certified or licensed psychologist in Clay County schools.

Without this agreement, psychology interns from USF cannot be placed in Clay County District Schools and would thereby prevent potential psychology candidates from choosing Clay to begin their career.

Clay County District Schools currently has agreements with 25 Colleges/Universities, and this is an addition of a new agreement with the University of South Florida Psychology program. 

Placement of interns provides psychologist candidates with real-world experiences that better prepare them for the rigors of working in an educational setting.  USF is currently requesting placement for one psychology intern this year, but will be eligible to place additional teacher candidates throughout the duration of this agreement.

Goal 5: Develop and support great educators, support personnel, and leaders.  

Strategy 5.1: Recruit, screen, hire, and retain top candidates that reflect the diversity of each school, our district, and community.

That the Clay County School Board approve the agreement between Clay County District Schools and USF.