| Field Experience | Required Preparation | Academic Year | Pre-Fall | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring Term |
| Overview | Check List & Key Assessments | ESOL | September Experience | Field Observation | Clinical Student Practicum | Clinical Student Teaching |
Observation Placement
Teacher Candidates are not supervised by a University Supervisor during these placements / terms. It is the responsibility of the candidate to negotiate a schedule with the cooperating teachers (CTs) at the beginning of the term that works for both the candidate and the CT. Once the schedule is established:
- Teacher candidates are expected to be at their school sites at scheduled times.
- Should illness or unexpected emergencies arise that preclude being on-site, candidates must contact their CT(s) in a timely manner.
- Hours missed due to an absence of any kind must be made up.
EDST 627 September Experience
FOCUS of September Experience: gives candidate the opportunity to see how a teacher starts the year builds community and establishes routines.
- Begins end of August or early September (depending on the school district calendar)
- On-site for 15 hours a week minimum
- Teacher candidates log their hours in TK20 under “Time Logs.” At the end of the term, submit hours via TK20 to your CT for review and approval.