Dear Teacher/Educator:

_______Meghann Madden________________________________, a student at College of DuPage in the

Introduction to Education (EDUCA 1100) class is required to complete 15 hours of field experience in a
classroom setting under the supervision of a certified teacher. This experience allows the student to make
valuable connections between what we study in class and the realities of classrooms in their communities.
The focus of the field experience is to gain insights into how to meet the needs of diverse student
populations and the complexities of todays teaching. The student is expected to offer you assistance,
under your supervision at all times, in your efforts to meet the educational needs of your students, such
as:
Assisting with designing and producing learning centers
Tutoring students in reading, math, etc.
Conducting small group reading comprehension discussions
Observing you while you design lessons to meet the varied needs of your students
In accepting this student, you would be accepting the following responsibilities:
Meeting with the student to discuss their learning plan and providing feedback on their participation in
your classroom
Introducing formally the student to your class as a class assistant
Providing opportunities for the student to fulfill their learning objectives through meaningful interaction
with your students (under your supervision)
Providing supervision and modeling teaching strategies
Evaluating the students with the forms provided at the completion of their 15 hours
One of the most beneficial and memorable learning experiences students can have is through immediate
involvement with their community. Your time and effort in making such an opportunity possible is greatly
appreciated. Our goal is to make this a mutually beneficial experience. If you have any questions, please
call me at (630) 942-3014 or email me browns109@cod.edu.

Respectfully,
Shannon Brown
Assistant Professor, Education
College of DuPage
browns109@cod.edu
(630) 942-3014

Acceptance Letter for Field Experience

Teacher Information
I accept ___Meghann Madden_____________ for this project, and I can provide adequate
supervision and opportunities for participation while s/he is at my school.
Teachers Name: __Jason Hawkins__________________________________________
Grade Level Taught: ____9-12_____________________
Phone Number(s): ___815-609-8506_________

Discipline: __Music-Choir_______

School: _Plainfield North HS_________

School Address: __12005 S. 248th Ave., Plainfield, IL 60585___________________

School Email: __jhawkins@psd202.org____________________________________
Teachers Signature: ____________________________________________________________
COD Student Information
EDUCA class time:
Planned Days to work at School: ____TBD, next week.
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What will you be doing? ___Observing Mr. Hawkins and helping out where I
can.______________________________________________________
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