Engage in a Transformative Clinical Experience
Block 1 Clinical Observations introduces students to the foundations of teaching, including the American education system, legal and ethical principles, learning theory, and instructional design aligned with state standards. Students learn to plan instruction that meets a range of student needs.
Block 2 Clinical Experience 1 gives students an early opportunity to learn in a local school. Under supervision in placements, students observe instruction, apply concepts from their coursework, and practice lesson planning, classroom management, and professional conduct.
To request a Block 2 clinical placement, students complete a clinical placement application. They are then assigned to school sites that align with their coursework.
Clinical Experiences Placements Application, Spring 2027
The application is now open for students entering Block 2, Clinical Experience 1 for the Spring 2027 semester. The application opens October 1, 2026, at 12 am and closes October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM If you missed the deadline for the Clinical Experiences Placements Application, or if you have any questions related to your application, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Office of Clinical Experiences & Partnerships: infoclinexp@fgcu.edu
https://fgcu.formstack.com/forms/spring_2027_placement_request_applications
FGCU College of Education Blocks 1 & 2 Resources
All students enrolled in Block 2 Clinical Experience I or courses with a clinical component must complete a placement application. College of Education students will be assigned to a school site where they report each Wednesday to complete course requirements and clinical tasks. Education minors will receive a Partner School List and are expected to arrange their own school visits to fulfill course assignments. After the application period closes, students should contact the Clinical Placement Coordinator at infoclinexp@fgcu.edu .
Applying for Fall Placement:
Opens in March
Applying for Spring Placement:
Opens in October
Students who have applied for placement should see the appropriate Canvas course for placement information. The list is continuously being updated each semester.
All students enrolled in an education course with a required field observation component must use the Partner Schools List to fulfill the course requirements. Instructions for scheduling field observations are available at the link provided.
Depending on the district in which you are placed a background screening may be required. Detailed instructions will be sent directly to FGCU student email addresses.
At the beginning of the semester, orientation details will be posted in the field experience Canvas course. During this mandatory orientation for College of Education majors, expectations and requirements will be reviewed.
Have Questions?
For questions and inquiries related to the field experience and student teaching process, placement and/or application information, please contact the Office of Clinical Experiences & Partnerships.
Office of Clinical Experiences & Partnerships
Merwin Hall (2nd floor, 295)
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965
(239) 590-7804
infoclinexp@fgcu.edu
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm
