Professionalism Counts!
It is important to remember that these field experiences are your first entry into the teaching profession. You will be seen as a teacher, not a student, in the eyes of the children, teachers, principals, and districts with which you work.  Remember, everyone in the district in which you are placed is a prospective employer.  The school and the students are excited to work with you and expectations are high so professionalism is crucial.

Changes - Notify COEDU immediately!
Once you submit your registration permit request or your final internship application, it is very important that you immediately communicate any changes in your name, address, phone or your placement preferences or if you can no longer participate in your field experience. Please submit an COEDU Information Change Form as soon as any relevant data or you ability to intern changes.  Failure to provide timely information may result in a placement outside of your preferences or you may miss important directions and/or placement information.

Remember that a lot of time and resources go into making placements. Schools, teachers and students are excitedly awaiting you, so it’s important to provide ample notice if you cannot participate.  The University expects that only medical or other extenuating circumstances will preclude a student from starting or completing a field experience once permit/application has been made.

USF Email
Plan to use or check your USF email frequently throughout the Internship/Practicum process (from application/permit request through completion of the experience).  The SMC College of Education will ONLY send communications to your university email. It is your responsibility to check it regularly or forward it to a preferred email account!