Calendar for Field Experiences 2025-2026
NLU Academic Calendar
Academic Term Dates
Fall Term Dates Sept 22, 2025 – November 30, 2025 Fall 2025 Sept 22 – Nov 28
Winter Term Dates Jan 19, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Spring Term Dates April 6, 2026 - June 14, 2026 Spring 2026 March 16 - June 5
Term Dates Classes Begin
Field Experience Dates
Winter 2026 Jan 19 - Mar 20
Begin Experience
Second week of quarter
Second week of quarter
N/A
Practicum
End Experience
Friday, November 28
Friday, March 20 NOTE: For students moving into Spring Student Teaching, field hours will need to be completed by March 13 h .
N/A
Monday, March 16 (see ** Note below)
Begin Experience
When the school district begins in August Minimum of 10 weeks based on placement site start dates (excluding fall break)
When teachers report in January
Full-day Student Teaching
End Experience
Friday, March 20
Friday, June 5
(OR minimum of 10 weeks based on placement site start date, excluding spring break)
(OR minimum of 10 weeks based on placement site start date, excluding spring break )
**NOTE : If schools end on May 22, student teachers begin on March 9, 2026.
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. Student Teaching On Campus Seminars Although Practicum II seminars meet every week, during student teaching there will be seven 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 5:00-8:00pm and attendance is mandatory. Seminars offer many learning opportunities and are
ECE MAT P2/ST Handbook 2025-2026
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