Classification of Placement Request
Classification of Placement Request
Observation placement consists of any request to spend time in a classroom or with a New Hanover Schools employee for the purpose of observation only to fulfill an educational coursework requirement. This request provides permission to observe directly under the supervision of a New Hanover County Schools employee.
*If you are a current NHCS employee, this may be completed at your school of employment.
Field Experience placement consists of any request to spend time in a classroom or with a New Hanover Schools employee during a semester for the purpose of observation, delivering practice lessons or working with small groups or individual students under the guidance of a school based employee. This request requires the candidate to indicate the exact number of contact hours requested and a full description of the educational coursework requirements and timeline associated with the request.
*If you are a current NHCS employee, this may be completed at your school of employment.
Internship placement consists of any request to spend consecutive and consistent time in a classroom or with a New Hanover Schools employee during a semester for the purpose of completing the requirements associated with continuing education or seeking licensure. This request requires an application deadline of March 1st prior to a fall placement and October 1st prior to a spring placement. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for a delayed one semester placement.
*If you are a current NHCS employee, this may not be completed at your school of employment and an Educational Leave of Absence must be completed.
*Parents of NHCS students are not permitted to complete their internship at the school where their students attend.
Practicum placement consists of any request of a candidate who is already certified to teach; however, they are seeking to add a different certification or additional licensure area. A practicum placement would be required for completing any work to add on administrative licensure and may apply to some add on master’s level program requirements. This request requires the candidate to indicate if the practicum placement will be a full time placement or completed in addition to the existing roles and responsibilities of their current employee assignment. Practicum placements may also be requested during summer schedules to fulfill requirements of some add on administrative licensure.