Dear Teacher/Educator:

Sarah Orlic, 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 Sarah Orlic for this project, and I can provide adequate supervision and opportunities for
participation while s/he is at my school.
Teachers Name: Jean Boyce
Grade Level Taught: 4th
Phone Number(s): (630) 257-2286 ext. 2343

Discipline: ____________________
School: River Valley

School Address: 15425 127th Street Lemont, IL 60439

School Email: jboyce@sd113a.org
Teachers Signature: Jean Boyce
COD Student Information
EDUCA class time: 11:00 AM 3:00PM
Planned Days to work at School: Tuesdays and Thursdays
What will you be doing? Sarah will be observing in a 4th grade classroom. Academic vocabulary,
writing, science/social studies, and math will be taught at this time. The classroom consists of a
variety of children with multiple learning styles and abilities. This will give Sarah the
opportunity to witness how each child adapts to whole class lessons, partner and group work.