Early Field Experiences
Welcome!
The Early Field Experiences (EFE) office is located within The Placement Office.
The role of EFE is to coordinate the required field experiences necessary, prior to student teaching, for teacher certification. Field experiences are placements in which teacher candidates may observe and facilitate teaching practices in both private and public school systems. We partner with schools in Lancaster, York, Lebanon, and occasionally Berks and Chester counties.
An overview of the Department of Field Services, including the Placement Policy, is available in The Placement Office FAQ-The Placement Office Students are responsible for this information. Visit: The Placement Office - Home
Important information regarding field experiences is discussed during the first few weeks of each academic semester during classroom visits and is available in The Placement Office office. Placements are distributed by the EFE office in advance of field placements during each semester. Additional information is available in The Placement Office, Stayer Hall, Room 120.
Revised 08/2026
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Placement Policy and Field Experience Expectations
The Placement Policy outlines important information regarding field placements and expectations. It is recommended that teacher candidates become familiar with the Placement Policy.
Placement Policy: The full Placement Policy is available in the FAQ. FAQ-The Placement Office
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Are Clearances Required?
YES! Clearances are required to participate in field experiences. Clearances must meet certain criteria to be considered eligible for field experiences.
Information is available on the Clearances Home Page, including - but not limited to - the following:
- Clearance Deadlines and Date Requirements
- NOTE: The Deadlines table includes a link to the list of courses requiring clearances for each term listed. Check it every time you register for classes!
- Clearance Document Requirements
- Instructions on 'How To' Obtain and Submit Clearances
- 'How To' view the 'Dates of Issue' of the documents on file with The Placement Office
- and more!
All Education Majors are encouraged to review, and refer back to, the Clearances Home Page often for updates and new information.
- Clearance Deadlines and Date Requirements