Office of Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching
Office: CLS 4023
Phone: (773) 442-5350
http://www.neiu.edu/~cestdept

General Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Michael W. Pietrzak, Director of Field Experiences and School Partnerships

 

Access application timelines, meeting dates, and other specific information

in the CEST Group found in NEIUport Groups.

General information is found below.

 

Application process – general information

 

The application process is being refined and revised as we move from a paper-based system to a technology-based system. 

 

Generally, this process begins one year in advance of the first major clinical, though there are variations in some programs.  Watch the CEST Group in NEIUport for application information and deadlines during the first 4-5 weeks of the Fall and Spring semester. 

 

THOSE PLANNING TO ENROLL IN A CLINICAL COURSE FOR THE FIRST TIME attend one of the pre-application meetings.  Multiple dates are scheduled in Fall and Spring and are published in the NEWS section of the CEST Group within NEIUport.  Details about application and placement are provided.  Packets will become available in Beck’s Bookstroe AFTER these meetings are held.  Application forms (for one year ahead) will be announced at the time.

 

THOSE PLANNING TO ENROLL IN A CLINICAL COURSE OR STUDENT TEACHING IN THE UPCMING FALL OR SPRING SEMESETER attend one of the MANDATORY pre-placement meetings that are scheduled each semester.  Multiple dates are scheduled in Fall and Spring and are published in the NEWS section of the CEST Group within NEIUport.  A due date for final placement applications will be announced.  The final application process requires completion of an online data form and the PCAP (Prerequisite Check and Plan Form).  Meeting dates are published in the NEWS section of the CEST Group within NEIUport.  

 


 

 

EDFN Classes Information

EDFN School Sites (These are possible sites for completing observation and service hours.  Contact them directly to check availability.  Use the sample script provided in the Introductory packet provided from the CEST Office and distributed in class. 

Approval letters and documentation forms are obtained from the CEST Office PRIOR to going to the school/site where observation and service hours will be completed.  No EDFN student may begin hours at a school/site BEFORE obtainign this packet.

PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE AUTHORIZATION PACKET FROM THE CEST OFFICE:

  1. Complete the online registration form at http://www.formsite.com/itlc/edfnfall06
  2. Submit TB test results to the Health Serivces Office and request a TB Test report.
  3. Submit to CEST:
    1. TB Test report received from Health Services to the CEST Office
    2. Copy of the email received after completing the online registration form (above)

Cooperating School Guidelines

Poem
Rationale
Obligations
Personnel Responsibilities
Student Teaching Grade Appeal Procedure
Teacher and Novice Conference Procedure Suggestions
Schedules
Evaluation
Resolving Problems and Complaints
Student Teaching, Time Issues, and Enrollment in Courses
School Stoppage
TB Regulations and Rules
Tuition Waiver Policy
Buckley Amendment {student rights}  Critical Information
Waiving Prerequisites
Teacher Entitlement and Certification
Student Teacher Code of Ethics*
Clinical Experiences Suggested Activities


 

The College of Education at Northeastern Illinois University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036; phone (202) 466-7496. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.

 

Update history:

 

February 14, 2008