EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCES GUIDELINES 2012/2013

1. EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCES GUIDELINES2012/2013 Presentation Prepared for Courses Requiring Field Experiences by Gwendoline Ayuninjam, Ph.D. Director of Field and Clinical Experiences (OFCE)

2. Important Note • All placements are made through the Office of Field and Clinical Experiences (OFCE). • OFCE works with course instructors to ensure that candidates are placed at appropriate sites and in appropriate classrooms. • Candidates are not permitted to seek their own placements.

3. Expectations for Early Field Experiences • Attendance: • Contact school/teacher as soon as placement is confirmed and arrange to begin. • At first visit, set a fixed schedule of attendance with cooperating teacher. • Be punctual and attend regularly until completion of field experience requirements. • Be mindful of established deadlines.

4. Expectations for Early Field Experiences(Cont’d) • Professionalism: • Attire: Dress appropriately in a manner that distinguishes you as a professional(no cleavage, daisy dukes, pencil straps, tank tops, short outfits, jeans, flip-flops. Also be mindful of host school’s dress code) • Language: Use standard written and spoken English; speak clearly • Attitude: Demonstrate respect for others and their beliefs; accept constructive criticism; demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives of teaching and learning; turn off cell phones and stay engaged and active; volunteer your assistance; be ethical

5. Required Forms and Documents • SEHP Early Field Experiences Placement Request Form • SEHP Employment and Placement Confirmation Form (if applicable) – For candidates employed in eligible sites (i.e., classrooms or schools) where field experiences may be completed. • Proof of Current Professional Liability Insurance coverage • Background Check (Follow host school’s guidelines)

6. SEHP Early Field Experiences Placement Request Form All candidates requesting placement must complete, sign, and submit this form to OFCE in AC 217 Submission Deadlines: * Fri., Sept. 7, 2012 (Fall 2012 placements) * Fri., Feb. 1, 2013 (Spring 2013 placements)

7. SEHP Employment and Placement Confirmation Form (if applicable) If employed in a classroom or school approved by your course instructor for field experience completion, a fully completed and signed Employment and Placement Confirmation form must be submitted with your Early Field Experience Request form for your request to be honored.

8. Proof of Current Professional Liability Insurance coverage All candidates are required to provide proof of current professional liability insurance (NOT collision) coverage. Following are examples of avenues for obtaining professional liability coverage: • Student North Carolina National Association of Educators https://www.nea.org/JoinNea • Professional Educators of North Carolina http://www.pencweb.org/ • Specialty area professional organization • Place of employment Note: Email copy to ofce@wssu.edu by applicable deadline.

9. Background Check Follow background check process for host school or district, e.g., Winston Salem/Forsyth County requires completion of volunteer background check through the district’s website. This information will be communicated to you along with your placement confirmation via email. Note: You will need the exact name of your host school in order to be able to complete the volunteer background check process.

10. Placement Process • Once all applications are submitted to OFCE, requests will be compiled and sent to schools • As soon as placements are confirmed, candidates will be notified of their host schools/teachers via email. • Candidates are expected to contact the school immediately and arrange to begin school visits. • Candidates are also expected to get Early Field Experience Packets from OFCE containing the log sheet and evaluation form before beginning school visits.

11. Important Deadlines

12. Office of Field and Clinical ExperiencesContact Information Anderson Center, 217 (336) 750-2384 Mrs. Renée Berry Administrative Support Associate kirbysr@wssu.edu Dr. Gwendoline I. Ayuninjam Director ayuninjamgi@wssu.edu