URGENT NOTIFICATION ! Candidates accepted after July 1, 2023 and secure a teaching position as a "Late-Hire" during the 2023-2024 school year, must complete 15 hours of video observation documentation. Before being placed on an intern certificate.
Candidate is required to to be actively engaged working with students in an instructional setting under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Request a "Letter of Introduction" from toppstaff@esc20.net This document is required by school districts to verify you are enrolled with an educator preparation program. See instructions below.
NOTE: Field Based Experience cannot be accepted for experience conducted during summer school.
Fillable FBE Forms 15 Hours Online Observations
Applies to all candidates to complete. Videos included in this video collection include specified settings required by the state.
Directions:
1. Download form.
2. Direct hyperlinks to videos are located on downloaded document.
2. Save document frequently after viewing videos
3. Save completed document as a PDF.
4. Upload to TOPP Profile.
Applies to candidates who have been employed within the last two years as an Instructional Assistance, worked as a substitute (role as a Co-Teacher or Instructional Assistance) or has volunteered to assist a teacher to support students with instruction.
Research District Guidelines for Field-Based Experience
Candidate is responsible for checking district website for protocols and contact human resources. Refer to district website. Look for "volunteers with an education preparation program/alternative certification program" field based experience requirements. Each district has different protocols. Make sure you follow those protocols.
Request Letter of Introduction for TOPP
Email toppstaff@esc20.net in the subject line type out: Request Letter of Introduction. Inform our team you will be out volunteering at districts to complete FBE requirement. Download and save the letter if you plan on visiting other districts.
Employment as a Long-Term Subsitute Teacher
If employed as a long-term substitute in which employment is for +30 days consecutively, with no break in service. Candidate may use this experience but required to have the campus principal sign page 3 on documentation. This experience is requried to be within the last two years.
Steps to follow when out on campus & completing documentation
After making arrangements with district/campus, arrive early to the campus, remember to take a photo ID with you.
Take signature sheet with you when visiting the campus to obtain teacher signatures.
Make extra copies of pages 5 & 6. Complete page 5 & 6 for each teacher you support during your experience.
Page 4 - Reflection will be completed summarizing your experience
After completing all documentation for handout 2, Scan all documents together and save as one (1) PDF.