Interns/Practicum

Internship Application Process

• • To access and complete the Internship Placement Application Form, login to your LiveText account at: https://c1.livetext.com/misk5/login/  and find the “Forms” tab.

  • Click “Forms” to locate the Internship Placement Application Form.

  • Click “Take form.”

  • Read each item carefully and provide the required information.  You must provide a response for each item.  Enter N/A if Not Applicable. 

  • Once you begin filling out the application you can stop at any point and save your work.  When you go back you will see a “continue” button, click to proceed in completing the form.

  • Only click on the “submit form” when you have completed the application in full, have proofread, and checked for errors.

  • To access your completed form in LiveText:

    • Click on the Title of the form (University of Florida Placement Application – Elementary & Early Childhood Education – Fall 2023-Spring 2024. You will be able to see your completed form, but you will not be able to change the information submitted. 

    • The final steps are to click on ”Create a Printable Version”, “Print” in upper right hand corner, once the Print option opens up click on “Open PDF in Preview”, from the File tab select “Save”, Save As Last Name, First Name UF Internship Placement Application, and email it to your Field Experience Coordinator, Sarah Nassoiy at sarahmk@coe.ufl.edu

  • NOTE: Process may vary with program

Placement and Notification

• • Do not contact any schools, administration or teachers to try and set up your own placement. 

  • When your application is submitted in LiveText and a PDF of the application is emailed to Sarah Nassoiy (sarahmk@coe.ufl.edu), the placement process officially begins.

  • Formal requests are sent to schools. 

  • Placements are finalized between the COE and the school.

  • Email notification of internship placement is sent from LiveText.

  • Remember, any school, teacher and grade preferences are just requests and cannot be guaranteed.

Fingerprint Instructions

What is LiveText?

• • LiveText is a valuable technology tool that will be used for assessment of program competencies aligned with the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs), application and evaluation of field experiences for required practicum and internship, and to track and ensure all requirements are met for program completion, clearance for graduation, and certification. 

How to Purchase LiveText

• • Visit https://www.livetext.com/purchase_membership/

  • Enter your personal information (Please use your UF e-mail in all fields)

  • Create a LiveText Account

  • Select the Edition that costs - $139 from the drop-down menu (for 7-year license).

  • Enter payment information and click Submit Billing and Create Account

LiveText FAQ Sheet

Placement Satisfaction Survey

• • The Placement Satisfaction Surveys gathers feedback from student interns at the end of their placement regarding their experiences with a site supervisor, the mentor, and at the assigned school/site. 

  • A prompt to complete the survey will be sent to your UF email from Sarah Nassoiy at sarahmk@coe.ufl.edu and will contain instructions on how to access the survey.

  • The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and the responses will be kept confidential. 

Exit Survey

• The Exit Surveys give you an opportunity to provide feedback about your educational experiences while completing your degree. Your feedback will be helpful in our efforts to improve programs in our college. 

• Individual responses will be kept strictly confidential and will not be identified or reported, so please be candid. 

• The survey will be administered via Qualtrics to your seminar class by either a member of EduGator Central or by your Professor. 

FTCE

• Visit www.fl.nesinc.com and click “Register”.  

• All FTCE’s are Computer-Based. 

• Seating is limited and registration is based on a first-come, first served basis. 

• Test preparation guides are available here - http://www.fl.nesinc.com/FL_TIGS.asp

Final Exam Requirements by Program

• General Knowledge Test– including all four subtests (Mathematics, English Language Skills, Reading Comprehension, and Essay)

•  Subject Area Exam (ex: Elementary Education K-6, Music K-12)

• Professional Education Test

FTCE Test Fees

• General Knowledge All 4 Subtests:                   $130 

  • 3 Subtests                                                          $97.50 

  • 2 Subtests                                                          $65 

  • 1 Subtest                                                            $32.50

•  All Subject Area Examinations:                       $150 

• Professional Education Test:                            $150

• For the most updated fee information, visit this link: https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/postsecondary-assessment/ftce/registration-information/fees-payment.stml

How to Apply for Certification