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orfolk State University’s EESE (Early Childhood, Elementary & Special Education) Resources page highlights a comprehensive suite of support services and hands-on learning environments designed to prepare future educators. Key offerings include the Office of Clinical Experiences & Student Services (OCESS), which facilitates field placements and student teaching; the NSU Preschool Academy, a full-day teaching clinic for children ages 2½–5; and the Apple Teacher Model Classroom, a tech-rich setting for pre‑K through 12 teacher candidates. The Teacher Prep Student Support Services program offers academic mentoring, tutoring, and retention initiatives for underrepresented or first-generation education majors. Through “Spartans Teach,” STEM undergraduates can earn a subject-matter degree plus licensure without extra time, and additional tutoring and licensure examination prep—covering PRAXIS and VCLA—is provided throughout the year.