College of Education

Field Requirements Include (but are not limited to):

• 16 Total Hours
• Activities as assigned by professor

TBD

Placement Applications for Block II and Block III will be available in the Office of Field and Clinical Experiences.

• Packet includes:
  • Placement Applications
  • Criminal Background Forms (LISD & UISD)
  • Pre-Employment Affidavit (LISD & UISD)
  • DPS Form (Sign & Date Only)
  • TB Tests Results
    • TB Test results need to fall within the following timeframe: ---. Results dated prior to 90 days will not be accepted.
  • 2 Copies of TAMIU ID
  • 2 Copies of Texas Driver's License or ID

Deadline:

TBD

• All due to the Department of Field and Clinical Experiences in order to receive a placement for the --- Semester.
• * Submitting Placement Application does not guarantee enrollment in Coursework.
• **Applications may be submitted pending TB results.

Field based experiences include candidates engaging with activities such as (but not limited to):

• 50 Total Observation hours
• Participate in group activities
• Small group instruction
• Practicing classroom management skills
• One-on-One student support
• Presenting whole class instruction

• Packet includes:
  • Placement Applications
  • Criminal Background Forms (LISD & UISD)
  • Pre-Employment Affidavit (LISD & UISD)
  • DPS Form (Sign & Date Only)
  • TB Tests Results
  • 2 Copies of TAMIU ID
  • 2 Copies of Texas Driver's License or ID
• *Submitting Placement Application does not guarantee enrollment in Clinical Teaching.
• *Applications may be submitted pending TB Test!

Deadline:

TBD

• Placement Application due in the Office of Field and Clinical Experiences.

Deadline:

TBD

• TExES Exam Results Due
  -All students must pass the TExES Exam(s) in their area of Specialization/Content area to be eligible for enrollment in EDCI 4693.

Field requirements include (but are not limited to):

• Pre-service training at TAMIU
• 490 Hours
• 14 weeks, of instructional classroom field time
• Full control of class for 3 weeks
• Turn in their lesson plans to their cooperating teacher on a weekly basis
• Three evaluations by cooperating teacher
• Three evaluations by field supervisor
• Practicing classroom management skills
• Whole group instruction
• Small group instruction

Criminal History Background Notice

• Pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §22.083- candidates must undergo a criminal background check prior to employment as an educator
• Pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §22.0835- candidates must undergo a criminal background check prior to clinical teaching
• Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation FAQ