Good evening,
I hope this email finds you well. The email below was just sent to our students.
Take good care!
Best,
Dara
Dear Education Students,
Please read this important information carefully if you are currently in a field experience!
Despite JMU’s decision to move to an online modality of instruction for coursework during September, P-12 schools remain open and ALL field experience (practicum and student teaching) will continue as currently scheduled.
Please understand that teacher education programs are state-approved pre-professional program, and field experience is part of the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia and the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel, which only allows modifications by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
At this time, the requirements for field experience from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) are as follows:
If we are contacted with changes by the VDOE, we may have to pivot accordingly.
Meanwhile, if housing affects a student’s ability to continue in their placement due to JMU’s decision, then please contact me ASAP at [log in to unmask].
Remember: We are the models for professionalism – be smart and do your part to Stop the Spread!
Stay well everyone! Please contact me if you have any questions!
Best,
Dara
Dara Hall, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Teacher Education and Student Success
Education Support Center, Memorial Hall 7230/40
JMU College of Education
540-568-2996
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