Teacher Preparation, the Director of Field Experiences, and the dean’s office in writing of the teacher candidate’s removal from the placement .
Step 3 – Program Level
When a teacher candidate has been removed or leaves a placement, the matter is referred to the program chair. The teacher candidate will meet with the university supervisor, the seminar leader and/or course instructor, and the program chair to discuss the concern[s], relevant information, and all documentation. This discussion must occur within 5 to 10 business days of the notification of removal by the seminar leader. A decision will be made regarding the options available to the teacher candidate. The teacher candidate will be notified of the program level decision in writing within 5 business days after the meeting. The program chair will also notify the academic advisor, the Director of Teacher Preparation, the Director of Field Experiences, and the dean’s office of the decision in writing. One of the following options will be followed: Option A – If there were special conditions, circumstances, or situations that may have encumbered the teacher candidate, the candidate will be required to withdraw from the Student Teaching course in which they are registered and register for a new experience, when ready, with the approval of the program faculty and Director of Teacher Preparation. A new teacher candidate support plan will be written and will stipulate the conditions for receiving a new placement during a later enrollment term. New applications for placement are required. Placements are arranged by the Office of Field Experiences for the following term or date designated by the program chair.
A maximum of two classroom placements may be made. However, teacher candidates are not guaranteed a second placement (see Option B).
Option B – If it is the combined judgment of the university supervisor, the seminar leader and/or course instructor, and the program chair that the teacher candidate is unable to assume the roles and responsibilities of a classroom teacher, the teacher candidate will not be assigned another placement. The teacher candidate will be required to withdraw from the field experience placement and course and will be advised to reconsider career goals. Due to this decision, the teacher candidate is automatically ineligible for program continuation and progress towards licensure is also terminated. Step 4 – College Level Teacher candidates who wish to appeal the decision at Step 3 must submit a petition to the NCE Academic Policies Committee within 15 business days of the receipt of the written decision. Teacher candidates must contact their academic advisor for assistance in submitting the petition. Some programs may have additional requirements. Please see the specific program handbook. The NCE Teacher Candidate Support Plan form can be found on the ECE Tools Page.
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