Calendar for Field Experiences 202 5 – 202 6
NLU Academic Calendar
Academic Term Dates
Fall Term Dates Sept 2 2 , 202 5 - November 30 , 202 5 Fall 2024 Sept 23 – Dec 1
Winter Term Dates Jan 1 9 , 202 6 - March 2 2 , 202 6 Winter 2025 Jan 13 - Mar 21
Spring Term Dates April 6 , 202 6 - June 1 4 , 202 6 Spring 202 6 March 17 - June 6
Field Experience Dates
Term Dates Classes Begin
Begin Experience
Second week of quarter
Second week of quarter
N/A
Practicum
End Experience
Friday, December 1
N/A
Friday, March 21
NOTE: For students moving into Spring Student Teaching, field hours will need to be completed by March 14 th .
Monday, March 17 (see ** Note below)
Begin Experience
When school begins
When teachers report in January
Full-day Student Teaching
Minimum of 10 weeks based on placement site start dates (excluding fall break)
End Experience
Friday, June 6 (OR minimum of
Friday, March 21
(OR minimum of 10 weeks based on placement site start date, excluding spring break )
10 weeks based on placement site start date, excluding spring break) **NOTE : If schools end on May 23, student teachers begin on March 10
Please note: These dates are meant to be ranges for practicum and student teaching as every placement site is different. However, in all cases, a minimum of 10-weeks of full-day student teaching (not counting fall or spring breaks) is required. On Campus Seminars Although Practicum II seminars meet every week, during student teaching, there will be five seminars. The syllabus and course schedule will be shared during the orientation at the end of Practicum II. It is important that candidates check their NLU email accounts a few weeks before Student Teaching is scheduled to begin. Candidates need to communicate the schedule of seminars to their cooperating teachers and confirm the schedule with the university supervisors. Seminars are generally scheduled from 5:30-8:30p.m., and attendance is mandatory. Seminars offer many learning opportunities and are forums for sharing ideas and challenges from the field. Important information about classroom management, job applications, and the procedures for attaining licensure will be discussed.
ELE MAT P2/ST Handbook 2025-2026
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