■ Spring 2021 Field Experience Reminder: This notice is a reminder to all students who would like to opt into field experience this semester that you must follow the steps listed below in order to successfully document your field experience hours for licensure.

NOTE: If you have already completed these steps, spoken with Stephanie or Emily about a different plan in place, or have chosen to opt-out of field experience this semester, please disregard.

Step 1: Submit one of the following Google forms, depending upon your individual situation:

• Spring 2021 Secured Placement Form
  This is for students who have secured a placement on their own through previously established personal or professional connections. We use this form to double-check that the placement will meet your licensure requirements.
• Spring 2021 Placement Request Form
  This is for students who would like Stephanie or Emily to find them a placement on their behalf. If you have already filled out this form but haven’t received placement information yet, thank you for your patience. Placements typically take 3-4 weeks
  to confirm and have been markedly more challenging to find this
  semester.

Step 2: Once your placement has been verified by Stephanie or Emily, you will
receive an email containing step-by-step directions on how to document
your field experience. Please read this email carefully as the process has changed from previous semesters.

Like last semester, students are not required to complete field experience hours or fieldwork-related course assignments for the Spring 2021 semester. You can choose to opt-in or out of field experience, depending on your personal circumstances, with no impact on your coursework or grades.

However, teacher licensing requirements have not been waived by the state licensing board. The board has not released any updates regarding field experience or student teaching for the 2021-2022 school year. This means that teacher candidates must still complete at least 100 hours of field experience prior to the semester in which they plan to student teach as well as other program-specific field experience requirements in order to receive an initial teaching license.

NOTE: If you already hold a teaching license and are pursuing an additional
license through Augsburg, your field experience requirements may be
different. Please contact Stephanie or Emily for further details.

If you are unsure of how to proceed this semester with your field experience requirements, please follow the steps below:

1. Read the Spring 2021 Field Experience Guide and FAQs
   
2. For further questions or concerns, contact a Field Experience Specialist:
   • Elementary, Secondary, ESL, Music, Art, PE, and Health Students: Stephanie Duncomb, duncombs@augsburg.edu
   • ABS Students: Emily Wollak, wollak@augsburg.edu

■ Upcoming Educate Minnesota Licensing and Career Preparation Workshops:

Tier 2 and Tier 3 Teaching Licenses for New Teachers
February 16 at 11 a.m.
Presented by: Emily Busta & Hanna Younce, Licensing Executives, PELSB
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/teachinmn–pelsb-ep–3

Building a Great Teacher Resume
February 16 at 7 p.m.
Presented by: Liz Willingham, Educator Talent Consultant
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/teachinmn-teacher-resume

Educator Ethics
February 17 at 1 p.m.
Presented by: Maria Zaloker, Teacher Ethics Specialist, and Debby Odell, Licensing and Operations Manager, PELSB
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/teachinmn–pelsb-ep–4

For more information, please contact Emily Goodhue <emily@educatemn.org>.

■ Reminder Regarding Pass/Low Pass/No Pass (P/LP/N) Grading Option: While the emergency Pass/Low Pass/No Pass grading option is again available this semester, remember that the university limits the number of classes that can be taken P/NP. You are encouraged to consult the university academic catalog, consult with your Faculty Mentor or Academic Advisor before making a decision on one of these alternate grading options. There is a limit for total
courses taken as P/PN: “the maximum number of P/LP credits that may ordinarily be applied to graduation (24 credits) or as part of the maximum number of P/LP credits that may be applied to a major (8* credits) or minor (4* credits).”

■ Annual National Service-Learning Conference: Share your voice and passion for
change at the virtual 32nd Annual National Service-Learning Conference,
Engage. Evolve. Energize! Use promo code Use MLK2021 for 10% off all
rates from 1/17 – 1/25/21. View the listing of 30+ On-Demand sessions; more speaker announcements to come. Encourage your students to showcase their service-learning projects to an international audience- application extended to 2/19. Visit nylc.org/conference to register today!

■ Online Licensure Application Process Announced: On Tuesday, December 8, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) is launching a new online license application system for initial licensure applicants The new system is accessed at this link.

For those who have never previously held a file folder number with PELSB, an initial license application should be created through the PELSB online system beginning December 8. This will initiate the licensing process. At the end of the online
application, a checklist will populate indicating any additional materials that must be mailed to the PELSB office. Please ensure that all materials are gathered and submitted in one packet before mailing.

Should you have any questions about the launch of the new online application system, please contact PELSB at <pelsb@state.mn.us> or by phone at 651-539-4200 (Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-12pm).

■ Augsburg’s Education Department is pleased to announce multiple funding
opportunities for licensure-track students of Color and Indigenous students. We were fortunate to receive a generous grant from the Minnesota Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER).

Only students who are juniors, seniors, or MAT status may apply. The grants will cover only courses that lead to licensure. Undergraduate and graduate students
are required to apply each semester for a one or two credit tuition award. Student teaching grants are offered for students only one-time.

Undergraduate students:

• The grant will cover 1 credit per semester at a cost of $1,228 for undergraduate students.

Graduate students:

• The grant will cover 2 credits per semester at a cost of $509 per credit for a total of $1018.

Stipend for student teachers:

• The grant will cover a one-time living award up to $1,500. Students who are interested must complete the grant application to receive tuition assistance.

Tuition reimbursement application:
https://forms.gle/cvd3cNhz79DTQeQv8

Student teaching stipend application:
https://forms.gle/esQ3wsuujHyUdTo87

Please reach out to Hana Salad if you have any questions at: <saladha@augsburg.edu>.

■ Eden Valley-Watkins High School: The Eden Valley-Watkins High School has
teaching positions available for Life Science and Social Studies classroom instructors for the 2021-2022 school year. These positions have also been placed on Ed Post. Should anyone seek additional information about them or have questions, he/she/they can contact the principal at:

Bruce Kiehn
Secondary Principal
Eden Valley-Watkins High School
Eden Valley, MN 55329
Phone: (320) 453-2900 extension 1141
Email: bkiehn@evw.k12.mn.us

■ Breakthrough Twin Cities: Breakthrough Twin Cities is hiring their next cohort of summer Teaching Fellows to support our students on their journeys to college.
Summer teaching fellows teach classes of 10-12 students with training and support. The 9-week fellowship is designed to give teachers the instructional and cultural humility tools to become an effective teacher and mentor to students in the Twin Cities who are impacted by inequitable educational circumstances. Teachers will receive support from licensed teachers and committed staff to be successful and learn in a high-challenge, high-support environment. Undergraduate and high
school students aged 16+ are eligible to apply. All majors or areas of study are welcomed.

• $2,500 living stipend plus housing options
• Regular Decision Deadline: February 25, 2021
• Final Decision Notification: May 1, 2021 or earlier!
  
  For more information, please go to: <http://www.breakthroughtwincities.org/>.

■ Summer Camp Jobs: Camp TEKO is looking for counselors, lifeguards, and specialists. You must be entering 12th grade or older but you do not need to be Jewish to apply for these positions. The TEKO staff will get to work at 8:15 a.m., spend the day at camp (on Lake Minnetonka), and head home at 5:30 p.m. Salary is determined based on experience and position. We are looking for fun, creative and open-minded staff who love working with kids and are able to make responsible choices regarding COVID-19 precautions.

• For more information, please go to their website: <https://templeisrael.com/articles/work-at-teko>.
• An application may be found at this site:
  <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o6oMb5wjgnT9bgl9Hrj7tj8Cv6B3LnZCqI7VZOwcydw/viewform?edit_requested=true>.
• A brochure describing their programs is available here.
  <https://s3.amazonaws.com/symposia-app/companies/6bf728/147cc8/2021%20Camp%20TEKO%20Brochure.pdf>

■ Teaching Materials For Sale: A recently retired P-12 teacher has offered to sell
her library of resource materials to teacher candidates for $1.00-$2.00
each. Many new and nearly new books for teaching at all grade levels are
available, including ESL, Math, English, Reading, World studies,
Computer, Special Ed, preschool, elementary ed, afterschool enrichment,
and Adult Basic Ed classes. For more information, please follow this
link.

Submitting news to Augsburg:

• To the Education Department News: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
• To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
• To the daily A-Mail electronic
  newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit
  News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

• Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
• TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

• Education Week
• Teacher Magazine
• Association for Supervision and
  Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily
  email news resource delivered right to your inbox).

■ Fall 2021 Student Teaching: Fall 2021 Student Teaching Information Sessions will be conducted virtually for all teacher candidates who are eligible to student teach in Fall 2021. These Sessions will be conducted on: 

• Saturday, January 30 from 10:00-11:30 am and 
• Monday, February 1 from 6:00-7:30 pm.  

This involves students from all content areas who will complete all licensure coursework before Sept 2021. Click on this link to access the form which will serve as your registration to receive the Zoom invitation: <https://forms.gle/R9mrB3MJhA3seCTW8>

If you have any questions, please contact Barbara West at: <westb@augsburg.edu>.

■ Annual National Service-Learning Conference: Share your voice and passion for change at the virtual 32nd Annual National Service-Learning Conference, Engage. Evolve. Energize! Use promo code Use MLK2021 for 10% off all rates from 1/17 – 1/25/21. View the listing of 30+ On-Demand sessions; more speaker announcements to come. Encourage your students to showcase their service-learning projects to an international audience- application extended to 2/19. Visit nylc.org/conference to register today!

■ Online Licensure Application Process Announced: On Tuesday, December 8, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) is launching a new online license application system for initial licensure applicants The new system is accessed at this link.

<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEyMDguMzE3NjAyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3B1YmxpYy5lZHVjYXRpb24ubW4uZ292L0NFTEFwcGxpY2F0aW9uLyJ9.3fQjBnvRLu5EcK0pK5GN0xEPXUxAO3T3cssYIJV2fmo/s/1041081043/br/91317111301-l>.

For those who have never previously held a file folder number with PELSB, an initial license application should be created through the PELSB online system beginning December 8. This will initiate the licensing process. At the end of the online application, a checklist will populate indicating any additional materials that must be mailed to the PELSB office. Please ensure that all materials are gathered and submitted in one packet before mailing.

Should you have any questions about the launch of the new online application system, please contact PELSB at <pelsb@state.mn.us> or by phone at 651-539-4200 (Tuesday-Thursday, 9 am-12 pm).

■ Augsburg’s Education Department is pleased to announce multiple funding opportunities for licensure-track students of Color and Indigenous students. We were fortunate to receive a generous grant from the Minnesota Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER).  

Only students who are juniors, seniors, or MAT status may apply. The grants will cover only courses that lead to licensure. Undergraduate and graduate students are required to apply each semester for a one or two credit tuition award. Student teaching grants are offered for students only one-time. 

Undergraduate students:  

• The grant will cover 1 credit per semester at a cost of $1,228 for undergraduate students. 

Graduate students:

• The grant will cover 2 credits per semester at a cost of $509 per credit for a total of $1018.

Stipend for student teachers: 

• The grant will cover a one-time living award of up to $1,500

Students who are interested must complete the grant application to receive fall 2020 tuition assistance. 

Tuition reimbursement application:

https://forms.gle/cvd3cNhz79DTQeQv8  

Student teaching stipend application:

https://forms.gle/esQ3wsuujHyUdTo87  

Please reach out to Hana Salad if you have any questions at: <saladha@augsburg.edu>.

■ The Fall 2020 Field Experience Guide <https://docs.google.com/document/d/13oD3XxrHqYtqSgBujCtncgAqWy8AeJzGcSiyYyNq-nc/edit?usp=sharing> and FAQs will walk you through all options available to you whether you choose to opt-in or opt-out of field experience this semester. Please read this document carefully, as it contains important information that could impact your ability to become a licensed teacher in the state of Minnesota.

If you have further questions or concerns about field experience this semester that were not covered in the guide, please feel free to contact:

• Stephanie Duncomb, Field Experience Specialist, <duncombs@augsburg.edu>, Make an appointment for one-on-one advising with Stephanie via Zoom at <https://calendar.x.ai/stephanieduncomb>.
• Emily Wollak, Special Education Field Experience Specialist, <wollak@augsburg.edu>.

As an additional resource, feel free to check out the newly updated Field Experience page <http://go.augsburg.edu/fieldexp> on the Education Department website.

■ Summer Teaching Jobs: Breakthrough Twin Cities is seeking applicants for their summer teaching fellowship program. A recruitment kit is available at: <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HEf-QFR6NUPGD1apODZoplE3CsrZVEYm?usp=sharing>?

Contact Rachel Banen <rbanen@breakthroughtwincities.org> or 651-748-5596 for more information.

■ Eden Valley-Watkins High School: The Eden Valley-Watkins High School has teaching positions available for Life Science and Social Studies classroom instructors for the 2021-2022 school year. These positions have been placed on Ed Post. Should anyone seek additional information about them or have questions, he/she can contact me at:

Bruce Kiehn, Secondary Principal, Eden Valley-Watkins High School, Eden Valley, MN 55329
Phone:  (320)453-2900 extension 1141
Email:  bkiehn@evw.k12.mn.us

■ Breakthrough Twin Cities: Breakthrough Twin Cities is hiring their next cohort of summer Teaching Fellows to support our students on their journeys to college. Summer teaching fellows teach classes of 10-12 students with training and support. The 9-week fellowship is designed to give teachers the instructional and cultural humility tools to become an effective teacher and mentor to students in the Twin Cities who are impacted by inequitable educational circumstances. Teachers will receive support from licensed teachers and committed staff to be successful and learn in a high-challenge, high-support environment. Undergraduate and high school students aged 16+ are eligible to apply. All majors or areas of study are welcomed.

$2,500 living stipend plus housing options
Regular Decision Deadline: February 25, 2021
Final Decision Notification: May 1, 2021, or earlier!

For more information, please go to: <http://www.breakthroughtwincities.org/>.

■ Summer Camp Jobs: Camp TEKO is looking for counselors, lifeguards, and specialists. You must be entering 12th grade or older but you do not need to be Jewish to apply for these positions. The TEKO staff will get to work at 8:15 a.m., spend the day at camp (on Lake Minnetonka), and head home at 5:30 p.m. Salary is determined based on experience and position. We are looking for fun, creative and open-minded staff who love working with kids and are able to make responsible choices regarding COVID-19 precautions.

For more information, please go to their website: <https://templeisrael.com/articles/work-at-teko>.

The application may be found at this site: <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o6oMb5wjgnT9bgl9Hrj7tj8Cv6B3LnZCqI7VZOwcydw/viewform?edit_requested=true>.

A brochure describing their programs is available here. <https://s3.amazonaws.com/symposia-app/companies/6bf728/147cc8/2021%20Camp%20TEKO%20Brochure.pdf>

■ Teaching Materials For Sale: A recently retired P-12 teacher has offered to sell her library of resource materials to teacher candidates for $1.00-$2.00 each. Many new and nearly new books for teaching at all grade levels are available, including ESL, Math, English, Reading, World studies, Computer, Special Ed, preschool, elementary ed, afterschool enrichment, and Adult Basic Ed classes. For more information, please follow this link: <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LsjpFvi9wISW2lSd8i4uGtUiuds40O9P17w0hNRZCxE/edit?usp=sharing>.

Submitting news to Augsburg:

• To the Education Department News: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
• To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
• To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

• Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
• TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

• Education Week
• Teacher Magazine
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).

■ New Online Licensure Application Process Announced: On Tuesday, December 8, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) is launching a new online license application system for initial licensure applicants The new system is accessed at this link.

For those who have never previously held a file folder number with PELSB, an initial license application should be created through the PELSB online system beginning December 8. This will initiate the licensing process. At the end of the online application, a checklist will populate indicating any additional materials that must be mailed to the PELSB office. Please ensure that all materials are gathered and submitted in one packet before mailing.

Should you have any questions about the launch of the new online application system, please contact PELSB at <pelsb@state.mn.us> or by phone at 651-539-4200 (Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-12pm).

■ Augsburg’s Education Department is pleased to announce multiple funding opportunities for licensure-track students of Color and Indigenous students. We were fortunate to receive a generous grant from the Minnesota Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER).  

Only students who are juniors, seniors, or MAT status may apply. The grants will cover only courses that lead to licensure. Undergraduate and graduate students are required to apply each semester for a one or two credit tuition award. Student teaching grants are offered for students only one-time. 

Undergraduate students:  

• The grant will cover 1 credit per semester at a cost of $1,228 for undergraduate students. 

Graduate students:

• The grant will cover 2 credits per semester at a cost of $509 per credit for a total of $1018.

Stipend for student teachers: 

• The grant will cover a one-time living award up to $1,500

Students who are interested must complete the grant application to receive fall 2020 tuition assistance. 

Tuition reimbursement application:

https://forms.gle/cvd3cNhz79DTQeQv8  

Student teaching stipend application:

https://forms.gle/esQ3wsuujHyUdTo87  

Please reach out to Hana Salad if you have any questions at: <saladha@augsburg.edu>.

■ The Fall 2020 Field Experience Guide and FAQs will walk you through all options available to you whether you choose to opt in or opt out of field experience this semester. Please read this document carefully, as it contains important information that could impact your ability to become a licensed teacher in the state of Minnesota.

If you have further questions or concerns about field experience this semester that were not covered in the guide, please feel free to contact:

• Stephanie Duncomb, Field Experience Specialist, <duncombs@augsburg.edu>, Make an appointment for one-on-one advising with Stephanie via Zoom at <https://calendar.x.ai/stephanieduncomb>.
• Emily Wollak, Special Education Field Experience Specialist, <wollak@augsburg.edu>.

As an additional resource, feel free to check out the newly updated Field Experience page <http://go.augsburg.edu/fieldexp> on the Education Department website.

■ Summer Teaching Jobs: Breakthrough Twin Cities is seeking applicants for their summer teaching fellowship program. A recruitment kit is available here.

Contact Rachel Banen <rbanen@breakthroughtwincities.org> or 651-748-5596 for more information.

■ Growing Explorers Learning Center Hiring Lead Teacher:  Growing Explorers Learning Center is seeking applicants for the position of Lead Teacher.

More information may be found at: <http://www.growingexploreres.com/>. Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter to: <director@growingexplorers.com>.

■ Summer Camp Jobs: Camp TEKO is looking for counselors, lifeguards, and specialists. You must be entering 12th grade or older but you do not need to be Jewish to apply for these positions. The TEKO staff will get to work at 8:15 a.m., spend the day at camp (on Lake Minnetonka), and head home at 5:30 p.m.. Salary is determined based on experience and position. We are looking for fun, creative, and open-minded staff who love working with kids and are able to make responsible choices regarding COVID-19 precautions.

For more information, please go to their website: <https://templeisrael.com/articles/work-at-teko>. An application may be found at this site.  A brochure describing their programs is available here. 

Submitting news to Augsburg:

• To the Education Department News: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
• To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
• To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

• Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
• TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

• Education Week
• Teacher Magazine
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).

■ Important Notice regarding Field Experience 2020: In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and recent decisions issued by the Governor and K-12 partner districts, the Education Department faculty voted and approved a motion to not require students to complete field experience hours or fieldwork-related course assignments for the Fall 2020 semester. This vote came from the need to make a timely and responsible decision that enables all faculty, staff, students, and K-12 school partners to be able to plan for the fall.

This means that field experience will not be a required component of coursework this fall. You can choose to opt in or out of field experience, depending on your personal circumstances, with no impact on your coursework or grades.

The Fall 2020 Field Experience Guide <https://docs.google.com/document/d/13oD3XxrHqYtqSgBujCtncgAqWy8AeJzGcSiyYyNq-nc/edit?usp=sharing> and FAQs will walk you through all options available to you whether you choose to opt in or opt out of field experience this semester. Please read this document carefully, as it contains important information that could impact your ability to become a licensed teacher in the state of Minnesota.

If you have further questions or concerns about field experience this semester that were not covered in the guide, please feel free to contact:

• Stephanie Duncomb, Field Experience Specialist, <duncombs@augsburg.edu>, Make an appointment for one-on-one advising with Stephanie via Zoom at <https://calendar.x.ai/stephanieduncomb>.
• Emily Wollak, Special Education Field Experience Specialist, <wollak@augsburg.edu>.

As an additional resource, feel free to check out the newly updated Field Experience page <http://go.augsburg.edu/fieldexp> on the Education Department website.

■ St. Michael-Albertville Schools have a 1.0 FTE High School Art Teacher position. More information is available at: <https://stma.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1674>.

■ Jobs at Breakthrough Twin Cities: Breakthrough Twin Cities (BTC) prepares under-resourced students for college success and cultivates the next generation of educators. They are seeking School-Year Coaches in both their middle school and college-bound programs. These are 10 hours per month positions. Coaches will be paid $12/hour. Please complete your application by going to: <http://bit.ly/SYC20-21>. All applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. Hiring decisions will be made in early October. Please direct all questions to: <teach@breakthroughtwincities.org>.

Submitting news to Augsburg:

• To the Education Department News: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
• To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
• To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

• Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
• TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

• Education Week
• Teacher Magazine
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).

■ Important Notice regarding Field Experience 2020: In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and recent decisions issued by the Governor and K-12 partner districts, the Education Department faculty voted and approved a motion to not require students to complete field experience hours or fieldwork-related course assignments for the Fall 2020 semester. This vote came from the need to make a timely and responsible decision that enables all faculty, staff, students, and K-12 school partners to be able to plan for the fall.

This means that field experience will not be a required component of coursework this fall. You can choose to opt in or out of field experience, depending on your personal circumstances, with no impact on your coursework or grades.

The Fall 2020 Field Experience Guide <https://docs.google.com/document/d/13oD3XxrHqYtqSgBujCtncgAqWy8AeJzGcSiyYyNq-nc/edit?usp=sharing> and FAQs will walk you through all options available to you whether you choose to opt-in or opt-out of field experience this semester. Please read this document carefully, as it contains important information that could impact your ability to become a licensed teacher in the state of Minnesota.

If you have further questions or concerns about field experience this semester that were not covered in the guide, please feel free to contact:

• Stephanie Duncomb, Field Experience Specialist, <duncombs@augsburg.edu>, Make an appointment for one-on-one advising with Stephanie via Zoom at <https://calendar.x.ai/stephanieduncomb>.
• Emily Wollak, Special Education Field Experience Specialist, <wollak@augsburg.edu>.

As an additional resource, feel free to check out the newly updated Field Experience page <http://go.augsburg.edu/fieldexp> on the Education Department website.

■ Carondelet Catholic School, a Pre-K to Grade 8 school in SW Minneapolis, is seeking general substitute teachers and a 5th and 6th-grade long-term sub (Language Arts focus) starting immediately. Candidates must hold a minimum of a BA/BS or demonstrate equivalency from an accredited institution and have and maintain a Minnesota teaching license or meet the requirements of the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA).

HOW TO APPLY Please send a resume, cover letter for this position, and three (3) letters of recommendation to Principal Mary Yamoah, at <myamoah@carondelet-mpls.org>. Interviews will begin immediately. If you have questions about this position, please call Mary Yamoah, Principal at (612) 927-8673.

■ Apply to be a Batalden Student Scholar: A Batalden Student Scholar is a student position is for an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in ethics. While specific job responsibilities vary, this position is aimed to support a student scholar in their interest in applied ethics. All work can be completed remotely. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter (of interest) and resume to Professor Bibiana Koh at <koh@augsburg.edu>.

■ Minn-Econ Virtual Conference 2020: Topic: Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy for Economics & Personal Finance Education. Date: Friday, October 16, 2020, 8:00am-12:00pm. Free Registration. More information is available at: <https://www.mcee.umn.edu/educators/annual-conference>.

■ Request from an Auggie for a Pod Teacher: My name is Meredith Wold. I’m a graduate of the Augsburg PA Program and maintain an adjunct faculty role within the program. Along with being a PA, I’m also a mom trying to figure out what’s best for my school-aged kids this fall. I’m looking for a student teacher or new graduate/almnus that might be interested in a teaching pod opportunity this fall. Our crew consists of eight school-aged kids from three families in the Edina Public School district, grades 3-6th. We’re looking for an educator to facilitate enrichment opportunities that spark curiosity and collaboration three afternoons per week (M-W) beginning mid-September. For more information, contact Meredith Wold at <woldm@augsburg.edu> or 612-730-2807.

■ Another Request for a Pod Teacher: I’m a mom of 2 elementary girls (5th and Kindergarten) looking for help on our distance learning days.  Do you have any education majors that are looking for part-time work in the Apple Valley area?  3 days a week for 5 hours a day is what I’m thinking it will take but more hours may be possible.  Would either be Monday Thursday Friday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. The ideal candidate will be able to engage both students in their distance learning assignments with the goal to complete both during the 5 hours. Previous experience with children necessary – nannies and summer camp experience are preferred. For more information, contact Cindy Dillahunty at <CDillahunty@cpmi.com> or 952-412-2497.

■ College Nannies is Seeking Distance Learning Coach/ Study Buddy: Are you interested in a career working with kids? Are you looking for something consistent where you can help children learn and grow? College Nannies understands that this fall is going to look a little different for everyone. As kids head back to school either in person, virtually, or a mixture of both, families are looking for some help! Compensation: $14-18/hour. Schedule: 3-5 days a week for 3-5 hours in the morning/afternoon. For more information, contact Katie Bakalars at: <kbakalars@collegenannies.com> or 952-285-7667.

Submitting news to Augsburg:

• To the Education Department News: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
• To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
• To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

• Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
• TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

• Education Week
• Teacher Magazine
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).