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

3. School and Community Experiences (SCE)
Jay Mann, Director of SCE
Sunny McMurry, Clinical Experiences Specialist (EC, EL)
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4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. Student Teaching Application
DUE by April 1, 2019
Log into the CoTE portal ( > 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 Jay Mann

16. 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

17. 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); PDF of MR certificate to
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

18. Announcements
When ing with a question, identify the teacher program and year you are in program.
When replying to , always hit the reply (not reply all) 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.

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