Procedural Guidelines You Need to Know
George Mason University
Professional Opportunity
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Dress PROFESSIONALLY!
Be on your most responsible, courteous behavior.
Arrive early for your scheduled observations.
Ask the teacher to sign the documentation form AFTER
your observations are complete.
Be respectful of your host’s teaching style.
Follow along with class activities.
NO cell phones/texting, and NO gum.
Stay engaged; take notes.
Ask questions of your host teacher.
Remember to conduct yourself well and make it a
meaningful experience.
Tips for Success
Prior to the start of your field experience, review
all of your social media for professionalism and
appropriate content.
Online Registration
 EVERY STUDENT MUST REGISTER online for field
experience!
 https://cehd.gmu.edu/endorse/ferf
Registration Deadlines
 Fall- Register by September 15
 Spring- Register by February 15
Placement Information
Select one of the following categories on the form:
1. You are full-time contracted teacher and will arrange your own placement in your
school district of employment; only full-time contracted teachers are permitted to
arrange their own placements and only outside in their own classrooms. If you are a
full-time long term substitute or a full-time instructional assistant, please contact
the Clinical Practice office at the time of registration.
2. You require the assistance of the Clinical Practice Office to arrange your placement.
Do not contact schools directly. Location preferences are not available.
3. You have been assigned a placement by your program.
4. You are arranging your own placement outside the school system – this option only
applies to the programs listed in the application and only with the prior permission
of the program.
All are required to submit an online application.
**All placements will occur at an accredited school, including private
schools.**
Communicating with the School
 Be polite, courteous, and professional in your
correspondence with them!
Communicating with the School
 Things to mention in your email to the school
contact person:
 Your name
 Preferred subject area
 How many hours of observations you need to
complete
 He or she will put you in contact with a teacher
 Give the teacher a copy of your syllabus
Working Out a Schedule
 Be flexible when scheduling your observations
 Do NOT drop by unannounced
 Be patient
Canceling
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If for some reason you need to cancel your
placement, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL
and the Clinical Practice Specialist.
Documentation
 Documentation forms are available on the Field
Experience Registration website:
 http://cehd.gmu.edu/teacher/internships-
field-experience
 They should be turned in to your instructor if
he or she requests them.
Questions?
 Contact Comfort Uanserume, Clinical Practice
Specialist
 fieldexp@gmu.edu
 703-993-9777
 Try email first!