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RIC Field Placements 2023-24

Practicum Placement Request Information

The purpose of this form is to request and get approval for your practicum placement from the district.  Be sure that the information that you enter is accurate.

The Process
  • Your request is automatically emailed to the contact that you select from the Practicum and Observation Contact List . This list was last updated on 08/29/23. Please contact OPP@ric.edu with any changes or updates to this list. 
  • A copy of each completed practicum request will be sent to your RIC email.
  • Practicum approvals from a school district or school are emailed directly TO YOU. 
  • You must wait for approval from the school contact/district prior to allowing students to enter schools for practicum placements. Students who arrive at the schools when placements have not been approved are asked to leave.
    • Approval can take up to 3-4 weeks.
  • If you have not yet received approval, YOU should follow up with the school contact/district directly. 
  • If your request is denied, you must submit a new request through this site.
  • Teacher candidates must have a current BCI uploaded to Anthology and should be ready to provide you and the school/district with a copy of their BCI if requested.   
    • Students are unable to begin their practicum placements until their BCI is submitted and assessed on Anthology. 

Cranston Practicum and Observation Requests- Do Not Complete this Form-Please See Instructions Below
  • Follow these steps for practicum or observation placement requests in the Cranston School District  
    1. Download and complete the Cranston Request Form for your placement(s). Cranston requires the use of this form for all placements.
    2. Email your completed placement request form(s) and student BCIs to the Office of Partnerships and Placements(OPP) at OPP@ric.edu. 
    3. The OPP will email your placement request(s) and BCIs to the Cranston School District.  The Cranston School District will only accept email requests from the OPP.
    4. The OPP will contact you once your placement is approved

Providence Practicum Requests
The Providence Public School District has a new Placements, Internships, and Field Experience Coordinator- Erin Flood.  All practicum requests must be emailed to her at erin.flood@ppsd.org. 

 Important Notes:
  • Districts/schools now require that all requests include student names.
  • RIC students must strictly follow BCI procedures or the school/district. All students must carry a copy of their BCI with them at all times.
  • If requesting placement in the Providence School District. Please submit your request, and contact opp@ric.edu for additional district information.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Partnerships and Placements, at opp@ric.edu.
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6. Contact for this placement request.  *This question is required.You must COPY and PASTE the name and email address from the Practicum and Observation Contact List. If you listed "other" as a school and entered your own school name, please enter the correct name and email address of your contact.
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