Curriculum & Instruction Field Experience

Candidates are expected to attend their placement every week during the semester.

Block I and II candidates must attend their placement for 2.5 to 3 hours weekly. For Block III candidates, time spent in the classroom can vary from 1.5 to 3 full days per week, depending on the program that you are in. Make sure you have a clear understanding of the program requirements before heading into Block III.

Fall 2025

C&I Field Experience Dates

Block I: September 15 - December 5
Block II: September 8 - December 5
Block III: September 2 - December 5

Spring 2026

C&I Field Experience Dates

Block I: February 9–May 8
Block II: February 2–May 8
Block III: January 26–May 8

Registration and Sign-up Days

Curriculum and Instruction candidates must register for field experience courses via MyOswego, just like other classes. After registering, attend a sign-up day at the end of the prior semester to complete your placement application. Sign-ups are held in 208 Park Hall (Computer Lab). If you cannot attend, visit the Clinical Practice and Partnerships Office in 175 Wilber Hall to complete the required paperwork.

Set aside at least 15 minutes on one of the dates below to finish your Tk20 application. Do not miss class to complete this process.

Important: Be sure to register for the correct courses through MyOswego and reserve a 5-hour block in your schedule for placements.

Spring 2026

In-person sign-ups

Sign ups will be conducted in the computer lab for the following dates: April 27, 28, and 29 during the Spring 2026 semester.

Orientation and Training

Students must attend orientation sessions based on the block they are in for each semester.

Block I - EDU 303

Orientation

One in-person sessions, attend only one session

January 30th, Times TBD

Location: TBD

Placements will begin as early as the week of February 10th. This is subject to change.

Block I Orientation is a collaboration between the Block I professor and the Clinical Practice and Partnerships Office. The instructor will send information about this orientation via email; please watch your email carefully!

C&I Group Advisement Zoom Meeting

Two remote sessions, only attend one session

Session 1: TBD
Session 2: TBD

Information about this orientation will be sent to you by the Curriculum & Instruction Advisement Center via email; please watch your email carefully! All Block I candidates MUST attend one of these sessions in order to complete field experience.

AVID Training

Two virtual sessions, attend two sessions on one day or one session two days

Session 1: TBD
Session 2: TBD

Date: TBD

Block II - SPE 303, 363 & 393

Orientation

In-person Sessions: attend only one session

Session 1: TBD
Session 2: TBD

Location: TBD

Block II Orientation is a collaboration between the Block II professor and the Clinical Practice and Partnerships Office. The instructor will send information about this orientation via email; please watch your email carefully!

Block III

Orientation & Advisement

Orientation and advisement information will be given through methods courses.

Curriculum & Instruction Forms

Assessment Forms for the Curriculum and Instruction Department can be found on the Field Experience and Placement page of the C&I website and the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) site.

Curriculum & Instruction Department C&I Student Teaching Resources C&I Student Teaching Handbook (PDF)

C&I Academic Review Form (PDF) CEHHS Policy Handbook (PDF) CEHHS Fair Process Policy & Procedures (PDF)