1. Submit the required Field Experience Attendance Log by uploading the attendance log to the Field Attendance Log Submission portal. 
   • Students enrolled in Transition into Teaching (EDU 290/EDU 657), attendance logs are due at the end of your 20 hours 
   • Students enrolled in professional sequence field courses, attendance logs are due at the end of your 15-30 hours 
   • Students enrolled in CPI and CPII, attendance logs are due weekly
2. All students are to complete the Professional Dispositions Self-Evaluation  
   • Fall Field Course: by the midterm (October 15th) 
   • Spring Field Course: by the midterm (March 15th) 
3. Submit all required field-related assignments and evaluations during the timelines listed in each course syllabi.  A student who fails to submit  one or more of the required field-related assignments or evaluations will receive a grade of “Incomplete.” The “Incomplete” grade will remain until all the required assignments and/or evaluations have been properly completed and submitted to the course instructor. An incomplete grade must be reconciled within the proper time frame in accordance with Felician University policy. Please note, candidates will not be permitted to continue in the professional sequence of education courses with any outstanding incompletes or grades below a “B.” 
4. Complete all field hours associated with each professional sequence course . Please be advised that Clinical Practice I (EDU 400/401 and EDU 668/669) requires a minimum of two  full days per week in the field placement and Clinical Internship (EDU 403/404 and EDU 668/669) requires five full  days per week in the field placement for a minimum of 15 weeks.
5. Attend the Clinical Practice I and Clinical Internship seminar courses each week during the year-long student teaching experience.
6. Meet with their clinical supervisor and/or cooperating teacher following each observation. 
7. Achieve a grade of “B” or better in all professional sequence courses. If a student does not achieve a grade of “B” or better on the first attempt, he/she will need to repeat the entire course, including the field experience. The student will not be permitted to register for any subsequent professional sequence courses until he/she has repeated and successfully achieved a grade of “B” or better in the initial course. Please be aware that repeating a professional sequence course may impact the student’s status in the School of Education Program as well as a delay in the timeline for degree completion.  As stated in the Felician University Catalog, “The repeat grade becomes the official grade. The original grade and repeat grade appear on the academic transcript.” A student who does not achieve a grade of “B” or better after the repeat of a professional sequence course will be dismissed from the School of Education program. 
8. Make up any field absences by the end of the current semester. Candidates who do not satisfy the required field hours by the end of the semester will be required to repeat the course and associated field experience.  Candidates may appeal this decision to the Associate Dean due to extenuating circumstances. 

*Athletes must consult with and get approval from the Dean/ Associate Dean regarding the timing of the year-long student teaching experience (Clinical Practice I and Clinical Internship) due to scheduling of their sport. Based on the season, candidates may need to adjust the semesters in which they complete these courses to accommodate the required field hours. 

CPI (Clinical Practice) and CPII (Clinical Internship) Attendance Policies 

For Seminar:

1. Any unexcused absence will result in an F for the attendance and participation portion of the seminar grade. 
2. A student who is absent more than 20% of the required class time during the semester may be withdrawn from the course (seminar and field experience). 

For Field:

1. One excused absence is permitted, which must be made up in consultation with the cooperating teacher and seminar instructor. More than one field absence will result in an “F” for the attendance portion of the field grade. 
2. A student who misses more than 20% of the required number of clinical experience hours during the semester may be withdrawn from the course (seminar and field experience). 
3. Clinical field work may not be made up at the expense of schedule course time, as this is policy for all School of Education students. 

* Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Education. 

School of Education Field Experience Required Documentation 

The Director of Internships and Assessments will provide each student a digital folder as they enter EDU 290/657. Students are expected to upload all required documentation to this folder prior to the start of each semester (August 1st for fall semester field courses and January 1st for spring field courses). School of Education students will have access to this folder and may be asked to upload additional evidence as it may be requested by a school district. 

COVID-19 Vaccination Card 

• Step 1: Scan the front and back of your COVID-19 vaccination card 
• Step 2: Upload the image to your digital folder 

*Note: If you have received a vaccination exemption from the University, please notify the Director of Internships and Assessments immediately.   

Mantoux (Tuberculosis) Test 

• Step 1: Schedule an appointment for Mantoux (tuberculosis) testing 
  • You can schedule an appointment for on-campus testing by accessing the “Center for Health Student Portal” in the The Hub 
  • You can also have the test performed by your family doctor or at an urgent care facility 

• Step 2: Schedule a follow-up appointment (approximately 48-hours after the test was administered) to have the results of your Mantoux test read 

• Step 3: Upload a copy of your negative Mantoux test results to your digital folder  

*Note: Mantoux tests must have been performed within six months of the start date of your field experience. 

Criminal Background Check 

We have a partnership with the Clifton Public School District. To use a district other than Clifton you will need to contact your preferred school district.  

For New Applicants: 

1. Apply for your Criminal Background Check through the Office of Student Protection 
2. Click on File Authorization and Make Electronic Payment 
3. Click on New Administration Fee Request (New Applicants Only). Follow the prompt. 
4. Click on All Job Positions, except School Bus Drivers and Bus Aides, for Public Schools, Private Schools for Students with Disabilities and Charter Schools. Follow the prompts. 
   • Under Job Category Select “Substitute Teacher (04)”  
   • Under Public School Selection: 
     1. County: Passaic (31) 
     2. District: Clifton (0900) 
     3. School: None (000) 
5. Print a copy of your “New Administration Fee Payment Request” confirmation page for your records 
6. Print your IdentoGO NJ Universal Fingerprint Form
7. Schedule your fingerprinting appointment through IdentoGO NJ
   • Select “Public School Employment (2F1FB1)” under Service Code 
   • Refer to Box #7 on your IdentoGO Universal Fingerprint Form for the Contributor’s Case Number 
8. Have your fingerprints taken at an authorized IdentoGO site 
9. After approximately 14 days, access your “Applicant Approval Employment History” from the Office of Student Protection 
10. Upload a copy of your “Applicant Approval Employment History” to your digital folder  

To archive fingerprints:  

This may be asked of your host district. Archiving simply means that their district code is listed on your background check.  

1. Access the Office of Student Protection’s direct web address to begin the process. 
2. Click on “File Authorization and Make Electronic Payment for Criminal History Record Check.”
3. Select the second option: “Archive Application Request (Applicants Previously Fingerprinted for the Department of Education and Approved Subsequent to February 2003).” 
4. Please enter your Social Security number to ascertain if you are eligible for the process. Click “Continue.”  
5. Select the appropriate Applicant Authorization and Certification form that is suitable to your job position and employer.  
6. Complete the requested applicant information to include the county, district, school or contractor code names furnished to you by your employer) and proceed to the Legal Certification.  In order to continue with the ePayment process, read and accept the terms of the Applicant Authorization and Certification form by checking the box. Click “Next.”  
7. Submit your credit card payment. Total payment is $30.37.  Click “Continue” and then click “Make Payment” at the bottom of the next page.  
8. The Payment Confirmation page will state “Your ePayment transaction has been processed successfully.” You should print a copy of this receipt. 
9. In about two weeks, you will be able to view and print your “Applicant Approval Employment History” by accessing it on the Office of Student Protection website. Please upload the updated form to your digital folder and email the Director of Internships and Assessments a copy so that it can be forwarded to the requested school.  

For questions related to the Criminal Background Check/ archival, please contact the Office of Student Protection at (609) 376-3999 or email the  OfficeofStudentProtection@doe.nj.gov. In your email please enclose your full name, date of birth, daytime phone number, and last 4 digits of your social security number. 

Substitute License 

A substitute credential applies to a person who temporarily replaces a certified and regularly employed classroom teacher who is absent, or to a person who temporarily fills a vacancy.  

 You will be applying for an Instructional Substitute Credential: 

• Completion of 30 semester-hour credits at an accredited college or university. 
• Criminal History Record Check: approval date must be within five months of the application date with “Substitute Teacher” as the job position. 
• You will need a sponsor school district. We have a partnership with the Clifton Public School District. To use a district other than Clifton you will need to contact your preferred school district.  
• Complete Criminal History Record Check Process (outlined above) 
• Apply for the Substitute Credential Online 

1. Apply for your substitute credential on the NJDOE online educator certification system, NJEdCert. If you don’t have an account with NJEdCert you will need to make one before continuing. 
2. Click on “Apply Now” 
3. Click “Continue” and follow the prompts. 
4. When you get to the question “Select a category below.” you will select “Credential”. Credential is a small sub-set of specialty certificates that include All Substitutes, 
5. When you get to the question “Please select from the available Endorsement Titles within that Category”, select “Instructional Substitute” 
6. Select your county and continue to follow the prompts. 
7. Select Option 1 of the US Oath if you are a US citizen or Option 2 in you are a non-US citizen 
8. Once your application is completed, you will be redirected to a new screen. Click on the second tab “Payment” to complete the application process.  
9. TRANSCRIPTS are required for all substitute applications and must come from the university. Please contact the Director of Internships and Assessments when you are applying for your sub cert so that transcripts can be sent on your behalf.  

Contact a County Office of Education for all Substitute Credential questions.