{"id":51398,"date":"2020-09-24T07:38:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T11:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?page_id=51398"},"modified":"2023-08-28T16:19:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T20:19:54","slug":"quick-access-resource-page-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/about\/offices-services\/professionalpreparation\/fieldwork\/students\/quick-access-resource-page-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Field Orientation Resource Page (Education)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The page below contains links to relevant resources for students. Please bookmark this page in your web browser. It will be updated and expanded regularly.\u00a0 It is organized in the following categories:<a id=\"return\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Essential Supports and Resources\">Essential Supports and Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#COVID Related Resources\">COVID-Related Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#DESE Related Materials\">DESE-Related Materials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#MTEL And Licensure\">MTEL and Licensure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#BU Protection of Minors AND Field Site Background Checks\">BU Protection of Minors AND Field Site Background Checks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Sonia Field Database\">Sonia Field Database<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Essential Supports and Resources\"><strong>Essential Supports and Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/professionalpreparation\/\">Professional Preparation Office Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2019\/08\/BU-Wheelock-Field-Policies.pdf\">BU Wheelock Field Policies<\/a>: Applicable to all field programs at BU Wheelock<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/bu-wheelock-safety-resources-for-field-placement\/\">BU Wheelock Safety Resources for Field Placement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2020\/09\/BU-Wheelock-and-University-Student-Supports.pdf\">BU Wheelock and University-Wide Student Supports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/information-for-students\/career-counseling\/\">BU Center for Career Development Resources<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2020\/09\/BU-Wheelock-and-University-Student-Supports.pdf\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/information-for-students\/career-counseling\/\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/student-off-campus-work-and-training\/\">International Student Services &amp; Scholars (ISSO) Office<\/a>: For international students who will be completing fieldwork as part of their academic program\n<ul>\n<li>Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2020\/12\/BU-Wheelock-Reference-Sheet-Academic-Field-Programs-and-CPT-Authorization.pdf\">Curricular Practical Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#return\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"COVID Related Resources\"><strong>COVID-Related Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/back2bu\/\">Back to BU<\/a>: Full set of COVID-related policies, procedures and resources for the entire University.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/bu-wheelock-covid-related-safety-resources-for-field-placement\/\">BU Wheelock COVID Related Safety Resources for Field Placement<\/a>: Resource for students. Includes list of checkpoints for students to cover with their field site.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/back2bu\/student-health-safety\/covid-19-vaccination-information\/\">BU COVID Vaccination Information<\/a>: The most up-to-date information on BU&#8217;s vaccination policies and procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#return\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"DESE Related Materials\"><strong>DESE-Related Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.mass.edu\/edprep\/cap\/guidelines.html\">CAP Dashboard<\/a>: CAP guidelines and the most up-to-date CAP forms and rubrics.\u00a0 Always use this link to access CAP related materials.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2021\/01\/CAP-Annotated-Overview.pdf\">CAP Annotated Overview<\/a>: Organizer with links to required and recommended forms as well as brief descriptions of each form and how they fit within the CAP process.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.mass.edu\/instruction\/remote-learning\/\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2021\/01\/CAP-Minimum-Requirements.pdf\">DESE CAP Minimum Requirements<\/a>: Snapshot of the DESE CAP minimum requirements for teacher candidates. <strong>Important:<\/strong> academic programs may exceed the DESE minimum. Please consult with your program&#8217;s faculty about program-specific expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#return\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"MTEL And Licensure\"><strong>MTEL and Licensure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2020\/09\/Instructions-ELAR-MEPID.pdf\">How to Create a Profile in ELAR and Obtain a MEPID<\/a>: User-friendly guide on how to set up the Educator Licensure and Recruitment (ELAR) account and obtain your Massachusetts Education Personnel ID (MEPID), which is required for MTEL and for OPP to endorse you for licensure.<\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/about\/offices-services\/professionalpreparation\/licensure\/\">Endorsement and Reciprocity<\/a>: overview on the licensure endorsement process and information to obtain licensure out of state via reciprocity (scroll down on page).<\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.edu.state.ma.us\/elar\/licensurehelp\/LicenseRequirementsCriteriaPageControl.ser\">MA Licensure Requirements Tool<\/a>: DESE&#8217;s self-guided resource to determine MA state requirements for\u00a0a particular license.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.mass.edu\/licensure\/elar\/guides.html\">How to Apply for a License in ELAR<\/a>: step-by-step guide on the licensure application process via ELAR.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.mass.edu\/mtel\/\">MTEL Information and Materials<\/a>: links to online test registration, test preparation materials, and alternative testing arrangements.<\/li>\n<li>For questions, contact <a href=\"mailto:edlic@bu.edu\">edlic@bu.edu.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#return\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"BU Protection of Minors AND Field Site Background Checks\"><strong>BU Protection of Minors AND Field Site Background Checks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/professionalpreparation\/fieldwork\/students\/\">Please Bookmark This Resource Page<\/a> and review these links:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/professionalpreparation\/fieldwork\/students\/#Overarching_Questions\">Overarching Questions<\/a>: points out the difference between BU Protection of Minors policy and field site background checks.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2020\/10\/POM-AND-SITE-CHECKS-SUMMARY-CHART.pdf\">Summary Chart<\/a>: provides a bird&#8217;s-eye view of what is needed<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2020\/06\/ACTION-FLOW-CHART-BU-POM-and-FIELD-SITE-BACKGROUND-CHECKS.pdf\">Action Flow Chart<\/a>: breaks down the process into action steps<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/professionalpreparation\/fieldwork\/students\/essential_tips\/\">Essential Tips<\/a>: provides key information you need to know to support this process<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/professionalpreparation\/fieldwork\/students\/faq-bu-protection-of-minors\/#FAQ_1d\">Protection of Minors FAQ 1d and 1h-i<\/a> explains the BU POM requirements (x2) and how to submit them once they are completed<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/professionalpreparation\/fieldwork\/students\/faq-2-ma-criminal-offender-record-information-cori\/#Cori_Process\">MA CORI FAQ 2f<\/a> outlines the steps to complete the field site CORI and ID verification<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/professionalpreparation\/fieldwork\/students\/faq-3-fingerprint\/#suitability_determination\">Fingerprint FAQ 3d<\/a> explains what to do if you previously completed a fingerprint for a MA public school\u2026 and <a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/professionalpreparation\/fieldwork\/students\/faq-3-fingerprint\/#fingerprint_process\">FAQ 3f<\/a> explains how to proceed if you did not\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong> This bullet applies to students in MA public schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#return\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Sonia Field Database\"><strong>Sonia Field Database<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/sonia.bu.edu\/SoniaOnline\/\">Sonia Online: Link to log into Sonia<\/a><\/span><span>: Link to log into Sonia. Use your BU Kerberos user name and password.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2019\/02\/Sonia-Sign-In-and-Check-How-to-Guide.pdf\">How to Log into Sonia<\/a> <\/span><span>(pdf with pictures)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_ggttxa8w\">How to Log Hours in Sonia<\/a><\/span><span>(video)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2018\/12\/How-to-log-hours.pdf\">How to Log Hours in Sonia<\/a><\/span> <span>(pdf with pictures)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/id-kayla.cms-devl.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2020\/08\/Sonia-Timesheet-Guidelines-Students.pdf\">Sonia Timesheet Guidelines \u2013 Students<\/a><\/span><span> (pdf with resources)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#return\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The page below contains links to relevant resources for students. 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