Sonia Sonia is web-based, placement management software that helps streamline the process of placing, tracking, and monitoring field placement data. This platform allows students, faculty/staff, supervisors, and cooperating teachers to access placement records, complete Competency Appraisals, and upload support documentation. NCE students in SPE 500, Practicum 1, Practicum 2, and Student Teaching courses use this system. Log In • Go to https://sonia.nl.eduSelect Office of Field Experiences: BA & MAT Educator Preparation • Bookmark this page, as you will return to it often! • Choose ‘Student' as your Role • Click the 'University Sign in' button • Enter your NLU email and password (the same login that you would use to access your NLU portal) SPE 500 & Practicum 1: Observation Hours Log Students who take SPE 500 or a Practicum 1 courses as part of their MAT degree will need to complete a set number of observation hours in the field. Students must go into Sonia, add their Observation site(s), and complete an Observation Form for each site visited. Directions for how to do so are here. Practicum 2 and Student Teaching: Pre-Placement Application & Required Documents You will be asked to upload and submit the following documents along with your Placement Application, all within Sonia: • Fingerprint Criminal Background Check • Mandated Reporter • TB Test Results • Unofficial NLU Transcript • Transcripts from other institutions (if applicable) • Professional Resume Here are additional directions - you will receive more information from your Advisor far in advance of the application deadline. Your Advisor will review your uploaded documents and approve once complete. Practicum 2 and Student Teaching: Placement Details & Competency Appraisals Practicum 2 and Student Teaching candidates' placement details including their placement site, cooperating/mentor teacher and University Supervisor assignments will all be listed in Sonia. During each of these field experiences, each candidate and their mentor(s) and Supervisor must complete a Competency Appraisal form (once in Practicum, twice in Student Teaching). Competency Appraisals live under the Form tab in Sonia and are marked as to which ones are to be completed by which role. For additional support: If you have any questions or technical difficulties with Sonia, please contact ofesupport@nl.edu
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