For EDCI 201 please go to EDCI 201.
For Spring 2013 ELEM/MG "Block" Practicum applications please go to BLOCK.
Spring 2013 Early Field Experiences - Applications will be open January 14, 2013 and close February 8, 2012. While many factors affect final placement, early application improves your chances of a preferred placement.
This application is for students registered in one or more of the following courses. One application is used for multiple courses.
- PSY 323 (Additional hard copy Contract and Timesheet will be needed - see below)
- SPED 339 (Additional hard copy Contract and Timesheet will be needed - see below)
- EDEL 415, 416, 417, 419, 446
- EDMG 415, 416, 417, 419, 466
- EDRD 335, 443
Information about specific course requirements can be found here.
Additional information about Early Field Experiences can be found on our FAQ page.
Review our criminal background check policy. Whether you have a background check from a previous field experience or must complete one now, attach the report electronically to the application. Remember that you have 72 hours to disclose to the Director of Field Experiences any arrest that occurs after you have ordered the background check. A new background check may take 3-5 business days or longer in some cases. Don't wait!
Self-placement is not permitted for these early field experience courses. The exception is students already placed in a classroom as part of their employment. These employed students still need to complete an application.
Students are responsible for transportation to and from the observation location. Scheduling is arranged by the student and at the convenience of the Host Teacher in order to complete course assignments and required hours in a timely manner.
Do not contact a school to request placement.
Application will be available January 14, 2013
- Do NOT use the EDCI 201 or Block application
- Log into TaskStream
- Click on "Professional Education Sequence"
- Look under the header "TEP Early Field Experience Application"
- Click on "Spring 2013"
- Follow the directions
- Incomplete applications (lacking 3 separate school system choices, no attached background check, etc.) will be returned
Placement approvals will be sent via catamount e-mail beginning January 29, 2013. Students should contact Host Teachers within one week of receiving this notification to finalize field experience schedule. A contract signed with the host teacher is due at this time.
Timesheets for PSY 323 and SPED 339 are due 5pm, Friday, April 26, 2013. Methods for tracking the field experience for all other courses will be determined by the course instructor. These students should also complete a TaskStream evaluation of their experience and be aware that their host teachers will be evaluating their professionalism in the classroom setting.