Put everything down on your CBC. Even if the infractions occurred while you
were a juvenile, they may not be expunged from your adult record and should be
included on your application. Failure to include any infraction will be grounds
for immediate rejection of your application. You will receive a letter from
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) within 30 days if you cannot be cleared.
How will I find out if I passed my background check?No news is good news. Only those who did not pass the background check will be notified via letter from MPS.Return To Top
Student Teaching and Praxis II Questions
Do I need to apply to student teach?
Yes. Access the application and the dates to apply here.
http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.cfm
Post Baccalaureate students check here to see if you need to apply.
http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.cfm
When do I apply to student teach?All information about student teaching application can be found here.http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.cfm
I didn’t know I was supposed to apply for student teaching, but I’m ready. What should I do?Please inform us of your situation as soon as possible and we will do all we can to accommodate your needs.
What happens if UWM does not receive my scores from ETS?You will not be able to student teach until UWM has received these scores. A letter will be sent to you indicating that you are unable to student teach until the scores are received. You will then need to bring your scores to your academic advisor.
I’m student teaching this year? Do I have to attend an orientation?Yes. Students who are registered for student teaching through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction are required to attend a two-day student teaching orientation.The orientation is mandatory for all prospective student teachers. Students planning to student teach in the fall should attend the August orientation. Students planning to student teach in the spring should attend the January orientation.
If you are majoring in Exceptional Education, you should contact your advisor regarding orientation.
The orientation is mandatory and attendance will be taken. If you cannot attend, you must consult with your program chair and inform the coordinator of field experience with your plans by sending an email to field-ex@uwm.edu.
Where will I be placed for my student teaching?You will be placed in Milwaukee Public Schools. The School of Education at UWM is proud to collaborate with Milwaukee Public Schools in the education of school professionals. We take our urban mission seriously and we expect that prospective teacher education candidates choose our programs because of a desire to learn to teach in an urban context.
When will I be informed of my placement?For the full-time student teaching semester you will receive your placement approximately three weeks prior to beginning your placement.
For middle-level fieldwork/student teaching you will be informed as soon as a placement is confirmed. Please be ready to begin your field work anytime after the beginning of the UWM semester.
When should I schedule my classes during the middle school fieldwork/student teaching placement?Scheduling your classes after 3:30 pm is suggested. Each of the part-time middle school placement times vary due to teachers schedule. Some teachers teach more than one subject so you will need to be available during the times that your cooperating teacher is scheduled to teach your subject.
What are the dates and times for the middle school student teaching experience?The middle school student teaching experience follows the UWM semester schedule so you will begin when UWM classes begin and end in mid-December when your UWM classes end. Middle schools in MPS are in session approximately from 8:30-3:30 and K-8 schools are in session approximately from 7:30-2:30.
Who makes the field experience/student teaching placements in the School of Education?The field experience coordinator, in collaboration with the program director, makes all of the placements.
Can I make my own placement?No. There are many school, classroom, and performance considerations that are carefully reviewed before placements are confirmed.
How do I receive confirmation of my placement?Your placement confirmation will be emailed to you or sent to you in the mail. If you do not check your UWM email account often forward it to an account you check regularly. We are connected to PAWS and will send placement letters to the address listed in your PAWS account. Be sure to update this when you move.
When should I take my Praxis II?
Approximately six months prior to student teaching. For instance, students wishing to student teach in the fall should take the Praxis II no later than February. Students wishing to student teach in the spring should take the Praxis II no later than June.
How is UWM notified of my Praxis II score?The Educational Testing Service (ETS) sends the scores to UWM approximately six weeks after the test date if UWM is listed as a recipient. UWM then enters the scores onto your transcript. The recipient code for UWM is RA1473, please be sure to mark UWM as a recipient when you take the test.
Can I student teach if I haven’t passed Praxis II?No. All student teachers must pass the Praxis II before student teaching.
Is their a waiver for the Praxis II?No. There are no waivers for the Praxis II.
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Introduction to Teaching/CURRINS 100 Questions
I’m registered for CURRINS 100 and I work as an educational assistant at an MPS school. Can I use my work experience to satisfy the 50 hours of fieldwork requirement?Maybe. Please fill-out the waiver request form (link to the form on the C&I page) and turn it into your advisor.
I was a camp counselor/school volunteer/daycare worker/tutor can I get my field hours waved for CURRINS 100?Probably not, but it doesn’t hurt to fill out the waiver request form (link) and turn it into your advisor to find out.
How will we be informed of our CURRINS 100 placements?A representative from the field office will visit your class and give you your assignment.
Can I do my fieldwork in my mom’s classroom?No. All students in a section of CURRINS 100 are placed at one school.
Can I request to be placed at a specific school?No. All students in a section of CURRINS 100 are placed at one school.
I’m a secondary student/world language student/sign language student. Can I do my fieldwork at a high school/in a language classroom/Milwaukee Sign Language School?No. All placements are at regular K-5 and K-8 schools. We will do everything in our power to place you in an upper level classroom. In your program you will have numerous opportunities to do fieldwork in your chosen grade levels. The purpose of CURRINS 100 is to provide an introduction to the profession and to the challenges and rewards of teaching in an urban setting.
What will I be doing during my 50 hours of fieldwork?Expect to be put to work helping your teacher; you will be very involved in the classroom. The teacher may ask you to help facilitate lessons, tutor, work with pupils in small groups, create bulletin boards, and perform other teacher duties.
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