Comprehensive Overview of CPII Placement Procedures for Teacher Education Programs
Gain insights into the Clinical Practice II/Internship II Placement Process, approval prerequisites, credential requirements, and important considerations for student teaching placements. Contact STEP@tcnj.edu for more information.
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STEP Orientation Session Everything you Need to Know About CPII A Review of Placement Procedures Support for Teacher Education Program (STEP) Office For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
Clinical Practice II/Internship II Placement Process Complete Student Teaching applications at the beginning of your CPI Experience : STEP Application Qualtrics Application for the semester you will be teaching Upload documents to Livetext Your Teaching Resume Copy Unofficial Transcript (get from PAWS) Copy Mantoux Test (TB) Copy Criminal History Copy Substitute Certificate Vaccination Card For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
Approval Prerequisites Your Program Coordinator will check to ensure that you: Meet all program requirements for Student Teaching Taken & Passed the Praxis Core Affirm that you have either attempted the Praxis Content or will prior to your placement. Have GPA of 3.0* Students with a GPA between 2.75 & 2.99 must submit a GPA signed waiver For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
STEP Orientation Session Credentials/Clearances Requirements vary by district, most include: TB or Mantoux Test: No earlier than (March) Fall or - (August) Spring Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher. Criminal History (fingerprints) transferred to them. Prints must be coded as a Substitute Teacher to transfer prints. Due to COVID-All students must have a Substitute Certification Others May Require: Interview Child Abuse Check, FBI Criminal Background check Confidentiality Agreement, IT confidentiality agreement Physical or Health Form, Vaccination Card and/or Form FYI: Some districts will not accept TB results older than 6 months. For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
Things to Remember If your residency during student teaching changes, please email STEP@tcnj.edu with the new address. Only put your TCNJ email address on your resume Students will be placed in district that is within 35 miles of TCNJ* Students will not be placed in their home district. All students will be placed in a variety of settings Urban, Suburban or Rural to ensure diverse teaching experiences. While you may have a delayed start date, there is a 100% placement rate.** For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
Qualtrics Application Special Circumstances: Limited Transportation Access Documented Health Concerns Campus Leader (Clubs and Organizations) CSA, campus job, employment needs For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
Once a Placement is Found: It is your responsibility to: Post a copy of all your clearance documents to LiveText. Remember: If you don t share it with the STEP Office, I will not be able to see what you see. Read your TCNJ emails. Your placement email will explain which clearances your district requires you to send. Respond to contacts from districts who want to arrange an interview between you and the teacher. Do your best to return calls promptly, Create a professional message, and Clean out your VM box. You start the first day of classes or when told. You should attend any professional development sessions offered by the district. For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
Criminal History Correct Version Receipts Are not Sufficient Evidence For Districts For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
Criminal History Mercer County Codes 21, 1245 East Windsor Regional 21, 1430 Ewing Township 21, 1950 Hamilton Township 21, 2280 Hopewell Valley Regional 21, 2580 Lawrence Township 21, 4255 Princeton Regional 21, 5210 Trenton 21, 5510 Robbinsville Township 21, 5715 West Windsor-Plainsboro For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
Criminal History Top 10 FAQ 1.I don t have a LiveText Account! How do I get one? 2.How do I Transfer my Prints to a District? 3.How do I load my documents into LiveText? 4.I do not have a placement yet. May I call districts to inquire about them hosting me? 5.Where do I go to download a copy of my fingerprints (criminal history) results? 6.How is COVID-19 impacting placements? 7.How do I apply for student teaching? 8.I am having trouble completing my application because I haven t taken the courses listed yet (or my program is not on the list). 9.My residency during student teaching changed from what I originally put on my application. What do I do? 10. I have special circumstances that need to be considered. For more information: STEP@tcnj.edu
