Middle Grade Teacher Education Program Title Spring Induction March 12, 2019

School and Community Experiences (SCE) Jay Mann, Director of SCE jaymann@illinois.edu Sunny McMurry, Clinical Experiences Specialist (EC, EL) koerber@illinois.edu SCE • 217-333-2561 • 120 Education • sce@education.Illinois.edu

SCE Website http://education.illinois.edu/sce The SCE website is for field placement information and clinical assignments. Please bookmark it and consult it frequently and when you have questions. Forms used in clinical experiences Information for coops, supervisors, and students pertaining to clinical experiences Links to other sites

Council on Teacher Education (CoTE) Website http://cote.illinois.edu Student portal (Current Candidate Portal) Online evaluations Bloodborne pathogens training Mandated Reporter link and acknowledgement Safety Training Student teaching application Conceptual Framework Licensure Requirements

Vocabulary Endorsements – additional coursework that qualifies one to teach in specific areas/disciplines Cohort – a group of students Cooperating teacher (co-op) – teacher in your assigned classroom Supervisor – university personnel that observe student teachers Field experience, practicum – time in schools edTPA – portfolio of work required for licensure Standards – expectations for teacher licensure Observation – supervisor visit to classroom

Vocabulary, cont’d Seminar – a group meeting, usually with supervisor Early field experience (EFE) – practica prior to student teaching in locations in and around Champaign-Urbana Student teaching – final semester experience; extended, daily time in classroom Student portal – individual site on CoTE website for record keeping, a.k.a. Current Candidate Portal

Entering the Professional World Your behavior is now open to public scrutiny. You live in a “fishbowl”. Voicemail greetings should be professional. Internet information should be monitored for objectionable materials. Demonstrate high standards of professional performance and attitude. Now is about learning! Make mature decisions for yourself and for your students. Use discretion when discussing field experiences and maintain a tone of professional courtesy.

Professional Responsibilities: Attendance Arrive on time and stay for the duration of the scheduled field placement. Honor the intended timeframe and sequence of your placement experience If absences or tardiness are necessary, communicate with the cooperating teacher and supervisor, where applicable, make plans for makeup. All absences must be made up.

Professional Responsibilities: Attire Professional dress No flip flops No jeans Clothing should be conservative and comfortable Tattoos covered up; piercings removed Your appearance should not be a distraction to the learning in the classroom

Placement Policies All placements are made and confirmed by SCE. Placements are subject to change by SCE but not by student request. Placements are made to ensure experience in working with diverse students. Placements are not made in a school where a close relative, friend, and/or significant other is employed. UIUC student is responsible for assuring completion of online evaluation by co-op and student.

Policies, cont’d You will also have a chance to confidentially evaluate each cooperating teacher. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from field placements. We use a variety of placements in and around C-U (a distance placement of over 20 miles may be possible). BBP, Mandated Reporter, and Safety Training are required prior to entry into classroom. CBC clearances are now managed through each school district. Absences must be made up.

Year One Fall 2019 CI 410 45 hours of field experience in middle school classrooms in and around C-U Cooperating teacher evaluates Will be 2 students in classroom; may attend together, not required

Year Two Fall 2020 EDPR 250MG Spring 2021 EDPR 442 Collaborative placement in/around C-U Teams of students and teachers University supervisors make 3 classroom visits Full time in the classroom starting January 2 Minimum of 4 week full take over University supervisor makes minimum of 6 visits Midterm and final conference Local, Chicago suburbs, CPS Evening seminars (vary by location) Follow school calendar

Student Teaching Application DUE by April 1, 2019 Log into the CoTE portal (http://cote.illinois.edu/) > click on Student Teaching Form Application Fill out the appropriate sections based on your program and as accurately as you can at this time. If your personal information changes between April and August (car, contact number, interest in pursuing ELL/bilingual approvals), please email Jay Mann (jaymann@illinois.edu).

Student Teaching Application, cont’d Refer to the Northwest Suburb Map Map link located under specific program main page Area A – Elgin area Area B – Arlington Heights/ Glenview area Area C – Naperville/ Aurora area Area D – Hinsdale/ La Grange area Prefer Local or CPS? Enter that as only request

Summer Assignments Bookmark SCE and CoTE websites for use during the next two years Familiarize yourself with both websites By August 16, complete Bloodborne pathogens training; Safety Training; and Mandated Reporter (MR) Training (all via CoTE); email PDF of MR certificate to sce@education.Illinois.edu Criminal Background Checks – If placed in U4SD, pass background clearance; Danville and Urbana receive a list from SCE; other districts will share requirements, as necessary. Start thinking about housing and transportation for coming years

Announcements When emailing with a question, identify the teacher program and year you are in program. When replying to email, always hit the reply (not reply all) so I have an historical understanding of the email. Read through websites for instructions and information before calling or emailing for assistance. Keep your mailbox cleaned out. Use Illinois account.

Welcome to the College of Education! Make the most of your two year career preparation program