TESOL Program Fieldwork Placement Form

This form initiates a process wherein the TESOL program director locates and secures a 20 hour field placement in order to fulfill a course requirement. If the TESOL student already has access to a placement location, this form is not required. The form can be printed and filled out or submitted electronically below. 

Submission Due Dates: 

• For Fall placements (EDST 6505) please submit before August 1st. 
• For Spring placements (EDST 6506) please submit before January 1st. 

Attention Students! During the first conversation with your hosting teacher, TESOL students should complete the following five tasks:

1. Deliver TESOL placement letter to hosting teacher. (Note: Received from program director as soon as placement is confirmed.)
2. Share paper copies of course syllabus and field placement assignment with hosting teacher.
3. Discuss a schedule for the required 20 placement hours.
4. Start the conversation about opportunities for you to lead instruction during the placement (Note: EDST 6505 = 80% observe and 20% teach / EDST 6506 = 20% observe and 80% teach)
5. Start the conversation about the single supervisor visit during your placement.