OFFICE OF FIELD EXPERIENCES Guidelines for Submitting a Field Placement Application Introduction
The National College of Education Office of Field Experiences (OFE) is responsible for the oversight of all Student Teaching/Practicum candidate collaborations with area schools and school districts. The Office of Field Experiences placement staff look to carefully place each student in a school environment that is enriching, diverse, and supportive. Before you start the Field Placement Application NLU E-mail You will be asked to supply your NLU e-mail address on the field placement application. All communications with OFE must be made via NLU e-mail. Your NLU e-mail address is your NLU log- in ID, with @my.nl.edu added to the end of it (e.g. jsmithe24@my.nl.edu). You may also seek assistance from the NLU HELP desk, 866.813.1177. Supporting Documents Teacher Education Program Checklist You will be asked to upload and submit the following documents with your application: Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Mandated Reporte r TB Test Results Unofficial NLU Transcript (from NLU Portal). Log into Portal, Click on Student Services, then View Unofficial Transcript Please use this naming convention for all uploaded documents: Last Name, First Name, Document Name (e.g. Smithe, John Mandated Reporter). All documents that you upload must be in file formats of .doc, .docx or .pdf. Application Deadlines Please consult the Office of Field Experiences Deadlines page for dates on when to submit your Field Placement Application. Deadlines are listed by program. MAT Student Teaching Application Deadlines To Access the MAT Field Placement Application: CLICK HERE Frequently Asked Questions 1. What are the prerequisites for student teaching? Completion of pre-clinical field experience hours Illinois Criminal Background Check Copy of your TB test results Mandated reporter documentation Satisfactory completion of all required coursework 2. How do I request a background check? Review the Teacher Education Program Checklist for information regarding requesting and submitting a background check. 3. Do I have to interview for a student teaching position? Transcripts from other academic institutions (if applicable) Resume (Use the Educator Resume Guide for reference)
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