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Basic Information
- Each teacher education program requires supervised field experiences with students in schools. These field experiences are included as course assignments in specific courses in the academic program.
- The minimum number of required hours varies by program.
- Students are required to complete Level I and Level II field experiences prior to student teaching.
- Examples of field experiences include: assisting teachers, administering assessments, tutoring individual students, or teaching in small and large group settings. As part of the field experiences training, students are expected to practice in a variety of settings and grade levels.
Basic Requirements
- Field experiences must be completed in at least three different schools, with a minimum of fifteen hours within each grade level/program category for which certification is being pursued.
- Students are required to complete a specified number of hours with exceptional children and in a multicultural setting.
- Field experiences must be completed in a classroom setting while school is in session and students are present.
- Field experiences must be unpaid and supervised by a fully certified educator. Professional behavior and dress are expected at all times.
More information about field experiences is available in the COE Office of Student Affairs (SAC-481).
CPS FIELD EXPERIENCE PROCESS
In order to complete field experience within the CPS, you must complete a two-step process. Field Experience includes any students completing observations, pre-clinical hours, practicum experiences and any PRE-student teaching experiences in CPS schools. Field experience is NOT the same as student teaching clearance.
1. Complete On-line Field Experience Registration Form ----- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDJneWZ2bkh2Z3czamlPQ01neGxic2c6MQ
2. Submit criminal background check to CPS through Accurate Biometrics.
Attached you will find the necessary fingerprint forms. Please read the directions carefully. We ask that you complete fingerprinting between November 2, 2011 and December 9, 2011. This is to ensure that ample time is provided for CPS to process, especially in the instances where an ERROR or HIT may occur on a background report. In addition, we need all students to complete this process before winter break.
For more information, please feel free to email fieldexperience@cps.k12.il.us with any questions or concerns.
Staff
Kate Liston
Coordinator of Field Experiences & Student Teaching
SAC-491
773-325-7768
Lois Walsh
Placement Specialist
SAC-493
773-325-4349
Brigid Hinterberger
Placement Specialist
SAC-494
773-325-4931