Field-based experiences are integral components of the education course work in Framingham State University's educator preparation programs. These experiences provide students with opportunities to observe and practice their teaching skills. Please refer to the following documents for additional information regarding placements and placement applications:

We are accepting

Spring 2024 Field Experience Applications

from September 18 through September 29. 

Essay Guidelines
https://tinyurl.com/FSU-ESSAY-GUIDELINES for one-page essay

Please be sure to plan ahead:

1. MAKE A PLAN to have your  one-page essay carefully reviewed (with a CASA Writing Tutor, if at all possible)
   
   IMPORTANT NOTE: 
   If you wait too long to schedule, there may not be any appointments remaining.
   
   
2. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT for application submission/drop-off
   with Ms. Sandy Shaw or Ms. Margaret Hagemeister.
   https://tinyurl.com/FSU-Field-Office 
   
   IMPORTANT NOTE: 
   If you wait too long to schedule, there may not be any appointments remaining.
   
   
   • Log into Starfish via:  https://tinyurl.com/FSU-Field-Office . 
   • Select Application Drop Off.
   • Use the mini calendar on the left to select a range of dates;
     we are accepting applications between September 18 and September 29.
   • Follow the prompts. Once completed, you will receive an email confirmation from Starfish.
     
     
3. DRAFT YOUR APPLICATION ESSAY
   according to the Essay Guidelines at https://tinyurl.com/FSU-ESSAY-GUIDELINES no later than the evening prior to your appointment with the writing tutor.
   
   
4. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
   via the Spring 2024 online application survey,
   at https://tinyurl.com/SPRING-2024-APPLY, 
   no later than the evening prior to your application submission/drop-off appointment.
   
   
5. SEND YOUR ESSAY
   in a Microsoft Word .docx document (so we can copy & paste) attached to an email to Mrs. Shaw (sshaw1@framingham.edu) or Ms. Hagemeister (mhagemeister@framingham.edu), whomever your appointment is with, no later than the evening prior to your appointment.
   NOTE:  If you are unable to convert to MS Word or attach to email, please copy and paste your essay into the body of the email, with extra lines between each paragraph.

Placement Dates and Orientation Meeting Dates

Handbooks:

Evaluations, Forms, and Logs:

Application Deadlines

 MTEL and Massachusetts Educator Personnel ID (MEPID)

The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure are a series of qualifying exams. All licensure candidates must pass all required tests.

1. When registering for any portion of the MTEL, please have all results sent to Framingham State University.
   
   
2. A Massachusetts Educator Personnel ID (MEPID) is required to register for an MTEL. 
   
   
3. Save (both electronic and hardcopy) score reports for all exams you have passed.

Create and Identify your MEPID (new instructions coming soon)

MTEL Results Deadlines

1. All applicants entering the second field experience (Field Study II, Pre-Practicum II, Field Experience 2) must show documentation of passing scores on both components of MTEL (01) Communications and Literacy Skills Test prior to the semester deadline (July 31 for fall and December 15 for spring).  Please allow at least two opportunities to take each test. 
   
   
2. All full-time student teaching/practicum applicants must show documentation of passing scores on all components of all required subject matter tests for the license which the candidate is seeking prior to the semester deadline (July 31 for fall and December 15 for spring).
   Please allow at least two opportunities to take each test. 
   
   
3. For spring placements, passing results must be received in the Field Placement Office no later than December 15.
   
   
4. For fall placements, passing results must be received in the Field Placement Office no later than July 31.
   
   
5. For Early Childhood Pre-Practicum II only to qualify for placement in the Child Development Lab, passing results for MTEL 001 Communications and Literacy Skills must be received in the Field Placement Office no later than one week prior to the first day of the semester.
   
   
6. Please refer to the MTEL Test and Score Dates to determine:
   • the last score report date prior to the deadline
   • the last date to take the test to meet the results deadline
7. MTEL requires 45 days between test sessions for an individual exam.  For example, if you take MTEL 001 Reading on February 1, you must wait until March 17 to retake that test.  You may register anytime after the previous session, i.e. February 1.
   
   
8. NOTE:  For Early Childhood Pre-Practicum II, passing results for MTEL 001 Communications and Literacy Skills must be received in the Education Department Placement Office no later than one week prior to the first day of the semester.  Please refer to:

Withdrawal of Application and Change of Plans:

Educator Licensure and Placement Office

O'Connor Hall 125
Ms. Sandra Shaw, Director
Educator Placement and Licensure
sshaw1@framingham.edu
Phone:   508 626 4573