Classrooms are operating differently during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in lab-based courses. Virtual classrooms utilizing Zoom, Google Meet, or other conferencing software can create challenges for hands-on, lab-based classes. These virtual methods also pose problems for pre-service teacher education students attempting to gain much needed classroom experience through clinical hours in local school districts along with K-12 schools restricting access to classroom visitors. This article explores a unique partnership between one middle school and a pre-service technology and engineering education program that created a valuable teaching and learning experience for all participants, which can easily be adapted to other settings. In this article the authors explore the goals of pre-service clinical experiences, important considerations when collaborating via distance technology, and provide a step-by-step guide to assist in developing and implementing a partnership.