Practicum Procedures

The following are some of the procedures before, during, after your Practicum experience.

  1. Discuss, with the CLD Coordinator, your eligibility for doing your Practicum (other coursework completed).
  2. Identify a possible practice teaching situation.
  3. Discuss it (by email or phone) with the CLD Coordinator.
  4. Submit a print copy of the application form (Student Form) to the CLD Coordinator. Do not submit it electronically. This will be forwarded to the appropriate Immaculata Supervisor (link form at bottom of page).
  5. Register in the College of Graduate Studies for the Practicum following the regular registration schedule for semester or summer session concerned.
  6. Finalize Practicum arrangements and provide any additional contact information needed so the CLD Coordinator or Supervisor can officially confirm the Practicum arrangements with the On-site Supervisor.
  7. Print the On-site Supervisor forms and give a copy to your supervisor: Supervisor Form-Summary and Supervisor Worksheet.
  8. Arrange observation times with your Immaculata Supervisor: at least two observations, preferably at times spread out across your practicum teaching period.
    The Immaculata Supervisor will provide you with written feedback after each observation. As time permits, it is best if there is time immediately after the observation for a follow-up discussion. This is then documented in writing by the Immaculata Supervisor.
  9. Remind your On-site Supervisor to submit Supervisor Form-Summary (by mail) to the Immaculata Supervisor.
  10. Submit your Reflections report to your Immaculata Supervisor.