(a) To prepare a candidate for initial certification in the classroom teacher certification class, an educator preparation program (EPP) shall provide the candidate one of the following:(1) clinical teaching that meets the standards in §228.67 of this title (relating to Clinical Teaching); or(2) a clinical teaching option that is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification through an exception request under §228.71 of this title (relating to Exceptions to the Clinical Teaching Requirement); or(3) an internship that meets the requirements of §228.73 of this title (relating to Internship); or(4) a residency that meets the requirements of §228.65 of this title (relating to Residency).(b) Candidates participating in an internship or a clinical teaching assignment must experience a full range of professional responsibilities that shall include the start of the school year. The start of the school year is defined as the first 15 instructional days of the school year. If these experiences cannot be provided through clinical teaching or an internship, they must be provided through field-based experiences.(c) To prepare a candidate for initial certification in a class other than classroom teacher, an EPP shall provide a practicum for a minimum of 160 clock-hours that meets the requirements in §228.81 of this title (relating to Clinical Experience for Certification Other Than Classroom Teacher).