ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

1. ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM April 1, 2014 Spring Induction

2. OFFICE OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Jay Mann, Director 260A Education Building 217-333-2561 or jaymann@illinois.edu Eric Hillman, Placement Coordinator Sunny McMurry, Placement Coordinator Jeri Bragg, Office Support Hallie Marshall, Office Support

3. OCE WEBSITE http://education.illinois.edu/ci/oce The OCE website is for field placement information and clinical assignments. Please bookmark it and consult it frequently and when you have questions. • Forms used in clinical experiences • Information for coops, supervisors, and students pertaining to clinical experiences • Portfolio requirements • Links to other sites

4. COTE WEBSITE Council on Teacher Education • http://www.cote.illinois.edu/ • Student portal • Online evaluations • Criminal Background Check Instructions • Bloodborne pathogens training • Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement • Safety Training • Student teaching application • Conceptual Framework • licensure Requirements

5. Vocabulary • Endorsements – Additional coursework that qualifies one to teach in specific areas/disciplines • Cohort – a group of students • Cooperating teacher (coop)– teacher in your assigned classroom • Supervisor – university personnel that observe student teachers • Field experience, practicum – time in schools • Portfolio – collection of artifacts and reflections • Standards – expectations for teacher licensure • Observation – supervisor visit to classroom

6. VOCABULARY, CONT. • Seminar – a group meeting, usually with supervisor • Early field experience (EFE) – practica prior to student teaching • Student teaching – final semester experience; extended, daily time in classroom • Student portal – individual site on CoTE website for record keeping

7. ENTERING THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD • Your behavior is now open to public scrutiny. You live in a “fishbowl”. • Voicemail greetings should be professional. • Internet information should be monitored for objectionable materials. • Demonstrate high standards of professional performance and attitude. Now is about learning! • Make mature decisions for yourself and for your students. • Use discretion when discussing field experiences and maintain a tone of professional courtesy.

8. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ATTENDANCE • Arrive on time and stay for the duration of the scheduled field placement. • Honor the intended timeframe and sequence of your placement experience • If absences or tardiness are necessary, communicate with the cooperating teacher and supervisor, where applicable, make plans for makeup. • All absences must be made up.

9. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESATTIRE • Professional dress • No flip flops • No jeans • Clothing should be conservative and comfortable • Tattoos covered up; piercings removed • Your appearance should not be a distraction to the learning in the classroom

10. PLACEMENT POLICIES • All placements are made and confirmed by OCE. • Placements are subject to change by OCE but not by student request. • Placements are made to assure experience in working with diverse students. • Placements are not made in a school where a close relative, friend, and/or significant other is employed. • UIUC student is responsible for assuring completion of online evaluation by coop and student.

11. POLICIES, CONT. • You will also have a chance to confidentially evaluate each cooperating teacher. • Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from field placements. We use a 60-mile radius of C-U (a distance placement of over 20 miles should be expected at least once) • BBP and CBC, Mandated Reporter, and Safety Training clearance are required prior to entry into classroom. • Absences must be made up.

12. EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCES Fall 2014 or Spring 2015 CI 405 Fall 2015 CI 406 • Offered fall or spring of first year • 30 hours of field experience in K-8 within 60 mile radius • Placement in specialized or self-contained classroom • Cooperating teacher evaluates • Will be 2 students in classroom; may attend together, not required • Fall of second year • Tuesday and Wednesday; full days • Thursday AM seminar with supervisor • K-8 self-contained classrooms • University supervisor makes minimum of 4 visits • Midterm and final conference

13. EDPR 432 STUDENT TEACHING • Spring semester of second year • Full time in the classroom • Minimum of 4 week full take over • Coursework during student teaching still under revision; stay tuned for more information • University supervisor makes minimum of 6 visits • Midterm and final conference • Local, NW suburbs, CPS • Evening seminars (vary by location)

14. Student Teaching Application • DUE by April 18, 2014 • Log into the CoTE portal (http://cote.illinois.edu/) > click on Student Teaching Form Application • Fill out the appropriate sections based on your program and as accurately as you can at this time. • During September 2014, OCE will re-open the applications for editing; you will receive an email with more information at that time. • If your personal information changes between April and August (car, contact number, interest in pursuing ELL/bilingual approvals), please email Jay Mann (jaymann@illinois.edu) • You will have a chance to change your placement preferences next fall, if you wish.

15. Student Teaching Application • Areas are shown on the Northwest Suburb Map • Area A – Elgin area • Area B – Arlington Heights/Glenview area • Area C – Naperville/ Aurora area • Area D – Hinsdale/ La Grange area • Map link located under specific program main page • Prefer Local or CPS; Enter that as only request

16. SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS • Bookmark OCE and CoTE website for use during the next two years • Familiarize yourself with both websites • By August 15, clear the Criminal Background Check; Bloodborne pathogens training; Safety Training; and Mandated Reporter Training (all via CoTE) • Start thinking about housing and transportation for 2015-2016

17. ANNOUNCEMENTS • When emailing with a question, identify the teacher program and year you are in program. • When replying to email, always hit the reply so I have an historical understanding of the email. • Read through websites for instructions and information before calling or emailing for assistance. • Keep your mailbox cleaned out. • Use Illinois account.

18. WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Make the most of your two year career preparation