University Students

University students are at UCLC to help prepare them for their future careers.

Involvement in the classroom ranges from conducting observations to completing assignments in preparation for their time as student teachers. Some students are at UCLC for as little as 3 hours for the semester prior to being placed for their student teaching experience; others will be in the classroom 5 hours per day, once a week, for a semester. We value the opportunity to be a mentor students while helping the individual develop their own teaching style.

Field Experience Students and Student Teachers

Annually, UCLC trains approximately 600 UND students to be teachers of young children. Many of the field experience students are from UND's Early Childhood Program and may also double major in Elementary Education and/or add a minor in Special Education.

Experienced teachers are assigned student teachers for 16 weeks to help them develop teaching competence. Student teachers plan, implement and evaluate individual and small group activities with the help of the experienced teacher. This training provides for innovative and enriched programming for enrolled children.

General Guidelines for Student Teachers, Field Experience Students, Employees and Volunteers

• Each student/student employee/volunteer is expected to be present each day for their scheduled hours. The Center must be notified about unscheduled absences at least two hours before the individual's scheduled arrival.
• Each student is expected to have and present a positive attitude.
• All students must wear a UND-issued ID. Photos should be inserted into the hanging photo ID holder provided by UCLC for temporary use while observing at the Center. Students will not be allowed to observe without a proper photo ID.
• A professional personal appearance must be maintained and should reflect regular bathing, toothbrushing, hair and nail care, and overall cleanliness. Common sense, sound judgment and good taste should dictate decisions about personal attire. The dress appearance of staff members is a reflection of UCLC. 
  • Wear functional, neat, wrinkle-free, clean clothing.
  • Jeans and active wear may not be worn.
  • No flip flops, crop tops, pajama pants, or slang/derogatory attire.
  • Shorts and skirts must be between mid-thigh and the knee and no shorter than bermuda-style shorts. 
  • Hats may be worn outdoors only for protection from the elements.
• Water, soda, coffee, or beverages such as flavored water are only allowed in the classroom in containers with screw-on or sealable lids.
• Gum, candy, and food from outside UCLC are only allowed in the teachers' break room.
• Smoking is prohibited. Remember, UND is a tobacco-free campus.
• On-site cellular phone use is prohibited in the classroom unless approved by the Director. Otherwise, all cellular phones must be turned off. It is strongly suggested that cellular phones be stored in a secure location. UCLC will not be held liable for the loss, theft, or damage of personal cellular phones brought into the workplace.

Your First Day at UCLC

1. When you arrive at UCLC, your backpack and coat may be placed in a designated space in the classroom. There is limited space in the classroom to accommodate any personal items; therefore, please limit the volume of any item that is brought into the UCLC
2. Please leave all valuables at home or in the trunk of your vehicle.
3. As you enter UCLC, you will find a child-sized round table with chairs. Located near the table is a shelf with white binders. This is the sign-in shelf for UND Students.
4. Look for the binder with the title of your class. The first page of the binder should have a classroom schedule. The color of your name is the Color Area you go to (our classrooms are named Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green Family).
5. After you have located your Color Area, turn the page and sign in. It is important to print your name, time in and time out.

Confidentiality

Using the UND Teacher Education Handbook as a guide, UCLC has adopted a confidentiality policy.

Students are responsible for maintaining confidentiality regarding children and UCLC information/issues.

Students will not disclose confidential information about individuals, in accordance with state and federal laws. The only exception is when a compelling professional purpose is served or required by law.

Orientation Presentation

Download the UCLC orientation presentation.

Verification Form

Complete the Verification Form once you understand the guidelines and expectations set forth on this page.

CLC Orientation

Verification Submission