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UPCOMING....Spring 2026 Field Hour/ Method Hours Student Orientation Tues MARCH 31st @4pm! See you there!
Directions to Access Sonia Online (NLU's Student Management Software)
Office of Teacher Development Virtual Office Hours
In Spanish and English
Do you need support with your Teacher Candidate? Please complete this form. (Please complete this confidential form if you have elevated or urgent concerns regarding a Teacher Candidate. The Office of Teacher Development will be notified and will respond within 48–72 business hours.)
Do you need support with your Teacher Candidate? Please complete this form. (Please complete this confidential form if you have elevated or urgent concerns regarding a Teacher Candidate. The Office of Teacher Development will be notified and will respond within 48–72 business hours.)
General Information (ex. Mentor handbook, Roles, etc.)
General Information (ex. Mentor handbook, Roles, etc.)
Only for Practicum and Student Teaching Mentors: Mentor Information Questionnaire (Beginning of Term Relationship Building)
Mentor Orientation Materials
Mentor Orientation Materials
Field Hours & Methods Courses Slide Deck Session Recording
Practicum & Student Teaching Slide Deck Session Recording
Timesheet Instructions
Timesheet Instructions
Access and Approve Timesheets for Field Hours/Methods Courses Video Directions Written Directions
Access and Approve Timesheets for Practicum/Student Teaching: Video Directions Written Directions
Explained: Different Timesheet Procedures for Practicum and Methods
Where is My Teacher Candidate on the Field Experience Timeline? (Spanish and English)
Sonia Online Instructions (NLU's Student Management Software)
Sonia Online Instructions (NLU's Student Management Software)
How to Log in to Sonia Online Student Management Software Portal Written Directions Video Recording
Week to Week Responsibilities and Action Items
Week to Week Responsibilities and Action Items
Mentor Teacher: Weekly Action Items - Field Hours & Methods Courses
Mentor Teacher: Weekly Action Items - Practicum & Student Teaching
Student: Classroom Activities by Week - Practicum & Student Teaching
Student: Student Teaching Only
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
High Leverage Practices (HLPs)
High Leverage Practices (HLPs)
Practicum/Student Teaching Week 5 Progress Report Instructions
Practicum/Student Teaching Week 5 Progress Report Instructions
GoReact Video Software (Student-recorded lessons, media permission slips, etc.)
GoReact Video Software (Student-recorded lessons, media permission slips, etc.)
GoReact Video Software Overview (Some Teacher Candidates will record teaching samples and upload them to the GoReact Online portal for instructor feedback.)
Video/Media Release Permission Slip (the link forces you to make your own copy)
Tips and Tricks for Effective Videos
Practicum & Student Teaching Only - Suggested Focus for GoReact Lesson Plans/Videos
Disposition Assessments (Practicum & Student Teaching)
Disposition Assessments (Practicum & Student Teaching)
Practicing NLU's Dispositions at Your Field Placement
NLU Practicum and Student Teaching Disposition Assessment Rubrics - Spanish English
Professional Development (PD) Hour Certificate Instructions
Professional Development (PD) Hour Certificate Instructions
Articles Just for Mentors
Articles Just for Mentors
Article: Three Ways to Give Preservice Teachers Meaningful Classroom Experiences
Blog: Mentor Teachers: Paying it Foward, One Conversation at a Time by Lisa Mozer, NLU's Executive Director, Field Experience & PK-12 School Partnerships
Need Assistance? Email our team for support with routine items such as timesheets, weekly action items, and general questions. We're happy to help!
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