1. Student Teaching Placement Meeting Office of Clinical Experiences SCSU (320) 308-4783 Dec 2011

2. Today you will receive: Data Sheet: Update if needed Student Teaching Contract Sign all copies, keep white CBC attached if required (Criminal Background Check)

3. Husky Net…..Check Regularly for updates, etc

4. Contact OCE… oce@stcloudstate.edu (320) 308-4783 We will contact you with placement information as soon as we know your placement!

5. ORIENTATION is Mandatory Fri., January 6, 2012 Atwood Ballroom 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

6. Professional Development Conference Attend only if you are a Spring 2012 graduate (Blk 3 & CFS 1 st ST attend your final semester) Monday April 2, 2012 Get this on your calendar! Let your CT know!

7. CBC: Required for MANY Districts Read your attached District Requirements and FOLLOW

8. CBC… Required documents are attached to your data sheet Fill out and return to OCE OR to the District…read directions! Some districts will accept a CBC performed by another district, if it’s less than 1 year old. Contact both districts to see if this is possible.

9. Go directly to the district website if it’s listed on the handout. Download the CBC document(s), complete and submit along with your check to the District Office, or as directed on the website. If personal email addresses or phone numbers are provided, access them if you have questions, to get forms, etc.

10. All forms must be submitted to the district. You must carefully read the information provided by your assigned district, as procedures and requirements vary among districts.

11. Your placement will be cancelled by the school district if this CBC information isn’t provided in a timely manner. Do TODAY!!!!!! NOTE: These are the only districts of which we are aware that require a CBC before you begin student teaching.

12. First Aid & CPR Required for CFS Infant, Child through age 8 Required for KHPE PE; PE/Health: Child & Adult Bring signed copies to OCE Required BEFORE you can ST!

13. Liability Insurance REQUIRED $25,000 Liability coverage Ed MN (Education MN) Student Membership ($25 Academic Yr) Sign up ONLINE! Liability Insurance: Education MN Apply Online! www.educationminnesota.org; “Who We Are”, “Student Program” (need credit card) www.educationminnesota.org

14. Liability Insurance Email Confirmation: COPY TO OCE! OR copy of check to Education MN PRIOR TO Student Teaching Effective for School Year Sept 1 - Aug 30 Spring/Fall ST?: must purchase again for Fall

15. ST Handbook Download www.stcloudstate.edu/oce www.stcloudstate.edu/oce StudentTeaching; Handbooks (SPED: only option is download) Purchase at Copies Plus: call & reserve a copy (about $10) (320) 308-3759

16. Register for Student Teaching! OCE sent you a letter; SPED sent you a letter… Please Register OR placement may be CANCELLED

17. ST Dates, S12 ORIENTATION Fri. Jan 6 SPED Jan 9-Mar 2 Mar 5–May 4 K-12, 5-12 Jan 9-Mar 2 Mar 5-May 2 El Ed (+CFS K-3) Mar 12-May 4 Fall 2012: ST: Aug 27-Sept 7 & Nov 5- Dec 19 CFS (PreK) Mar 12-May 4 Fall 2012: Classes begin Aug. 27 Fall PreK ST: Oct 22-Dec 19

18. Contact your CT ASAP!

19. University Supervisor You will find out your University Supervisor at Orientation Most supervisors will be at Orientation to meet with you

20. Placement Information Follow the school calendar and CT schedule!!!! (Not SCSU) Schools have the right to cancel your placement/remove ST: Lack of initiative Poor performance Unprofessional behavior We are GUESTS in the school!

21. ABSENCES Contact your CT & your supervisor; days may need to be made up

22. Outside Job ? This is discouraged due to the many requirements of student teaching An outside job can NOT interfere with your student teaching schedule or requirements! Coaching is considered a job…

23. Student Athletes Have you met with OCE staff to discuss practice and event/game schedules and accommodations needed?

24. Need to Withdraw from Student Teaching? Let OCE know ASAP Fill out cancellation form OCE will move you ahead to the next semester OR to whenever you have indicated on the form

25. Eligibility Issues? See Jolene in OCE

26. Still Need Your Placement? OCE will Email you… Check your Husky Net!

27. Placement Packets Sign Contract (all pages) Keep white copy Update & sign data sheet May have partial placement today…OCE will contact you with more info TURN IN: Data Sheet, Buff Contract CBC: Follow your instructions!!!

28. We wish you success!