The Ohio Field Directors Forum
A special interest group of the
Ohio Confederation of Teacher Education Organizations
The Field Directors' Forum is a gathering site for College and Schools of Education Field Directors across Ohio. These key individuals ensure the field student teaching experiences of future educators are the best they can be. They help team students with the right school, cultivate and maintain relationships with schools that host student teachers, and ensure the experience is beneficial to the student, teaching student, and host school.
The FDF meets in-person twice a year at the OCTEO spring and fall conferences to renew their commitment to education and future educators as well as to conduct OFDF business
Announcements!
April 28, 2025 - Release from State Board of Education up dates on Teacher Preservice Permits.
Linked Announcement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pKGylrqr4P4KqKGDa0oxhnn3jYNUJaeK/view?usp=drive_link
New Requirement
Beginning with Fall Semester 2025, every student placed in an Ohio PK-12 classroom must hold a pre-service teacher permit.
The Co-Presidents are Dr. Kristie Fetty and Betsie Moore. Contact them to be sure you are connected to the OFDF and participate in their efforts to further field experiences for future teachers.
Kristie Fetty
Malone University
Coordinator of Field, Assessment, and Licensing
Term: Spring 2024-2026
Betsie Moore
Wilmington College
Education Field Placement and Accreditation Coordinator Assistant Equestrian Coach
Term: Spring 2024-2026
The Secretary updates the meeting resources and updates the OFDF directory as needed. Contact them to be sure you are connected to the OFDF and participate in their efforts to further field experiences for future teachers.
VACANT - Needs a Volunteer
Please read the Bylaws below and consider volunteering for role in the Ohio Field Director's Forum