ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM April 1, 2014 Spring Induction

OFFICE OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Jay Mann, Director 260A Education Building or Eric Hillman, Placement Coordinator Sunny McMurry, Placement Coordinator Jeri Bragg, Office Support Hallie Marshall, Office Support

OCE WEBSITE The OCE 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 Portfolio requirements Links to other sites

COTE WEBSITE Council on Teacher Education Student portal Online evaluations Criminal Background Check Instructions Bloodborne pathogens training Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Safety Training Student teaching application Conceptual Framework licensure Requirements

V OCABULARY Endorsements – Additional coursework that qualifies one to teach in specific areas/disciplines Cohort – a group of students Cooperating teacher (coop)– teacher in your assigned classroom Supervisor – university personnel that observe student teachers Field experience, practicum – time in schools Portfolio – collection of artifacts and reflections Standards – expectations for teacher licensure Observation – supervisor visit to classroom

VOCABULARY, CONT. Seminar – a group meeting, usually with supervisor Early field experience (EFE) – practica prior to student teaching Student teaching – final semester experience; extended, daily time in classroom Student portal – individual site on CoTE website for record keeping

ENTERING THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD Your behavior is now open to public scrutiny. You live in a “fishbowl”. Voic 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 OCE. Placements are subject to change by OCE but not by student request. Placements are made to assure 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 coop and student.

POLICIES, CONT. 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 60-mile radius of C-U (a distance placement of over 20 miles should be expected at least once) BBP and CBC, Mandated Reporter, and Safety Training clearance are required prior to entry into classroom. Absences must be made up.

EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCES Offered fall or spring of first year 30 hours of field experience in K-8 within 60 mile radius Placement in specialized or self-contained classroom Cooperating teacher evaluates Will be 2 students in classroom; may attend together, not required Fall of second year Tuesday and Wednesday; full days Thursday AM seminar with supervisor K-8 self-contained classrooms University supervisor makes minimum of 4 visits Midterm and final conference Fall 2014 or Spring 2015 CI 405 Fall 2015CI 406

EDPR 432 STUDENT TEACHING Spring semester of second year Full time in the classroom Minimum of 4 week full take over Coursework during student teaching still under revision; stay tuned for more information University supervisor makes minimum of 6 visits Midterm and final conference Local, NW suburbs, CPS Evening seminars (vary by location)

S TUDENT T EACHING A PPLICATION DUE by April 18, 2014 Log into the CoTE portal ( > click on Student Teaching Form Applicationhttp://cote.illinois.edu/ Fill out the appropriate sections based on your program and as accurately as you can at this time. During September 2014, OCE will re-open the applications for editing; you will receive an with more information at that time. If your personal information changes between April and August (car, contact number, interest in pursuing ELL/bilingual approvals), please Jay Mann You will have a chance to change your placement preferences next fall, if you wish.

S TUDENT T EACHING A PPLICATION Areas are shown on the Northwest Suburb Map Area A – Elgin area Area B – Arlington Heights/Glenview area Area C – Naperville/ Aurora area Area D – Hinsdale/ La Grange area Map link located under specific program main page Prefer Local or CPS; Enter that as only request

SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS Bookmark OCE and CoTE website for use during the next two years Familiarize yourself with both websites By August 15, clear the Criminal Background Check; Bloodborne pathogens training; Safety Training; and Mandated Reporter Training (all via CoTE) Start thinking about housing and transportation for

ANNOUNCEMENTS When ing with a question, identify the teacher program and year you are in program. When replying to , always hit the reply so I have an historical understanding of the . Read through websites for instructions and information before calling or ing 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