ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMApril 1, 2014

Spring Induction

OFFICE OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

Jay Mann, Director260A Education Building

217-333-2561 or jaymann@illinois.edu

Eric Hillman, Placement CoordinatorSunny McMurry, Placement Coordinator

Jeri Bragg, Office Support Hallie Marshall, Office Support

OCE WEBSITE

http://education.illinois.edu/ci/oce

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 http://www.cote.illinois.edu/

Student portal Online evaluations Criminal Background Check Instructions Bloodborne pathogens training Mandated Reporter 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 (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”.

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 RESPONSIBILITIESATTIRE

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 405Fall 2015 CI 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)

STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION DUE by April 18, 2014 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. During September 2014, OCE will re-open the

applications for editing; you will receive an email 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 email Jay Mann (jaymann@illinois.edu)

You will have a chance to change your placement preferences next fall, if you wish.

STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION 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 2015-2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS

When emailing with a question, identify the teacher program and year you are in program.

When replying to email, always hit the reply 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