Student Teaching / Practicum / Intern Important Dates

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Student Teaching / Intern Important Dates for Fall 2012

Student Teaching/Intern MANDATORY Information Session for Fall 2012 (Attend one session)

September 27, 2011 - 3:00-4:30 p.m., 339 Cartwright Center or

September 28, 2011 - Noon-1:30 p.m., 339 Cartwright Center

Student Teaching Application Day for Fall 2012--Completed application packets are due

October 11, 2011 - Anytime between 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 259 Cartwright Center

Intern Application Day for Fall 2012

February 15, 2012 - Materials are due in 145 Graff Main Hall.

$100 Registration Deposit

Your deadline for payment is April 13, 2012. If you have a concern about meeting this deadline, please make an appointment with the Director of Field Experience to discuss your concern.

Criminal Background Check

Please complete the online criminal background check during the month of July 2012 for your fall placement(s). All Criminal Background Checks must be done prior to August 3, 2012. Read the instructions on the Field Experience page of the website found at www.uwlax.edu/soe/forms/index.html.

Instructions to complete the online Criminal Background Check:

1. Go to www.CertifiedBackground.com and click on “Students.”
2. In the Package Code box, enter package code: NI71. (Capitals N and I, and numbers 7 and 1).
3. Select a method of payment: Visa, MasterCard, or money order.
4. Print out a copy of your background check for your own file. We do not need your password, as we have a campus password that allows us to view your results once you have completed the process.
5. Write down and file your password for future reference, in the event you need another copy of your background check.
6. If you have any questions about the online criminal background check process, please contact Certified Background Inc. directly at 1-888-723-4263.

Medical Records

Official documentation of your Hepatitis B immunization record and TB test reading must be submitted to the Office of Field Experience by August 3, 2012. Please note that the TB test must be performed within 90 days before your student teaching/intern start date. Schedule your TB test and reading between June 25-August 1, 2012, to meet the deadline.

Many students can locate their Hepatitis B immunization record at this website:

Wisconsin Immunization Registry: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/WIR.htm

Extracurricular Activity Letter of Request

Required for all teacher candidates who desire involvement in extracurricular activities while student teaching. Send a letter to the Director of Field Experience requesting permission to participate in a specific activity PRIOR to accepting any extracurricular responsibility.

Student Teaching / Intern Orientation Day--MANDATORY for all teacher candidates with student teaching or intern placements in the Fall of 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Valhalla B, Cartwright Center, UW-L Campus

• Dress in professional attire.
• Registration is from 8:30-9:00 a.m., Valhalla B, Cartwright Center.
• All student teachers and interns will receive information on policies, procedures, requirements, seminars, and special meetings.
• All student teachers and interns will receive training on the evaluation forms, as well as the required portfolio.
• All student teachers and interns will meet with their university supervisors and seminar leaders. 

Early Childhood Education Fall 2012 Placement Dates (two eight-week placements)

First Site: August 27-October 19

Second Site: October 22-December 14

Fall 2012 Teacher Employment Seminar--REQUIRED for ALL current student teachers and interns

October 22, 2012, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Valhalla, Cartwright Center-- with Career Services

• Student teachers and interns will receive information on certification, graduate work, and job search strategies.
• Student teachers and interns will sign-up for their UW-L commencement ceremony and order their graduation gowns, announcements, etc.
• Student teachers and interns will be able to conduct business in various campus offices, as necessary.

Teacher Education Program Evaluation--REQUIRED only for December 2012 graduates

Friday, December 14, 2012 (Save the date—Completed Online)

• Student teachers and interns evaluate the UW-L Teacher Education Program.
• Student Teaching Seminars--REQUIRED, UW-L Campus
• All student teachers and interns attend student teaching seminars to share and critically examine their respective teaching pedagogy, classroom management, assessment strategies and materials, professional development, and classroom experiences.
• Many student teaching seminars are held from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on six separate Wednesdays, and other are scheduled for alternate days and times. Check on WINGS for your specific schedule.

School of Education Commencement

Sunday, December 16, 2012, UW-L Campus

Student Teaching / Intern Important Dates
Spring 2012

$100 Registration Deposit

Your deadline for payment is October 21, 2011. If you have a concern about meeting this deadline, please make an appointment with the Director of Field Experience to discuss your concern.

Criminal Background Check

Please complete the online criminal background check during the month of December 2011 for your fall placement(s). All Criminal Background Checks must be done prior to January 4, 2012. Read the instructions on the Field Experience page of the website found at www.uwlax.edu/soe/forms/index.html.

Medical Records

Official documentation of your Hepatitis B immunization record and TB test reading must be submitted to the Office of Field Experience by January 4, 2012. Please note the TB test must be performed within 90 days before your student teaching / intern start date. Schedule your TB test and reading between November 28, 2011 - January 2, 2012, to meet the deadline.

Many students can locate their Hepatitis B immunization record at this website:

Wisconsin Immunization Registry: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/WIR.htm

Extracurricular Activity Letter of Request

Required for all teacher candidates who desire involvement in extracurricular activities while student teaching. Send a letter of request to Director of Field Experience requesting permission to participate in a specific activity PRIOR to accepting any extracurricular responsibility.

Early Childhood Education Orientation

Friday, January 13, 2012, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Morris Hall 105

Early Childhood Education Spring Semester Placement Dates (two eight-week placements):

First Site: January 16 - March 9

Second site: March 19 - May 11 or 18

Student Teaching / Intern Orientation Day--MANDATORY

Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Valhalla B, Cartwright Center, UW-L Campus

Dress in professional attire.
Registration is from 8:30-9:00 a.m., Valhalla B, Cartwright Center.

• All student teachers and interns will receive information on policies, procedures, requirements, seminars, and special meetings.
• All student teachers and interns will receive training on the evaluation forms, as well as the required portfolio.
• All student teachers and interns will meet with their university supervisors and seminar leaders.

Teacher Employment Seminar--REQUIRED for ALL current student teachers and interns

Friday, March 23, 2012, Valhalla, Cartwright Center, UW-L Campus

• Student teachers and interns will receive information on certification, graduate work, and job search strategies.
• Student teachers and interns will sign-up for their UW-L commencement ceremony and order their graduation gowns, announcements, etc.
• Student teachers and interns will be able to conduct business in various campus offices, as necessary.

Teacher Education Program Evaluation--REQUIRED only for May 2012 graduates

Friday, May 11, 2012 (Save the date—Completed Online)

• Student teachers and interns evaluate the UW-L Teacher Education Program.
• Student Teaching Seminars--REQUIRED, UW-L Campus
• All student teachers and interns attend student teaching seminars to share and critically examine their respective teaching pedagogy, classroom management, assessment strategies and materials, professional development, and classroom experiences.
• Many student teaching seminars are held from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on six separate Wednesdays, and others are scheduled for alternate days and times. Check on WINGS for your specific schedule.

School of Education Commencement

Saturday, May 12, 2012, UW-L Campus

Student Teaching / Intern Important Dates
Spring 2013