Early Childhood Education Placement

We are committed to providing a high quality inclusive program for Early Childhood Education students by working collaboratively and in partnership with the Early Learning and Child Care community to provide Field Placement experiences.

ECE – Field Placement Dates *Timelines may vary slightly

Fall

2nd Placement

 

Last week of September –

Last week of November

(1 week break – TBA)
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8 weeks = 24 days + 1 Orientation Day
Winter
1st Placement
 

Last week of January to

Last week of March
(1 week break - TBA)

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8 weeks = 24 days + 1 Orientation Day

3rd Placement

 

Last week of January to

Last week of March

(1 week break - TBA)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

8 weeks = 24 days + 1 Orientation Day

Fast Track

1st Placement

 

1st week of July to

2nd week of August

Monday am, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

5.5 weeks, 24 days + 1 Orientation Day

ECE Intensive Spring/Summer
Field Placement 1 Last week of April to 1st week June (Wed, Thurs, Fri) = 6 weeks = 18 days
Field Placement 2 2nd week of June to 3rd week July (Wed, Thurs, Fri) = 6 weeks = 18 days
Field Placement 3 Last week of July to last week of August (Mon-half day, Full Days Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri) = 4 weeks = 18 days

Mohawk College ECE Field Placement Support Hub

An online resource filled with everything you need to know about mentoring and supporting ECE Field Placement students.  Connect with a Field Placement Specialist for more information.

Community Studies Contact Information

Office: 905-575-2149
Fax: 905-575-2094

Field Placement Services

Maria Agro

Field Placement Specialist
Maria Argo, RECE
905-575-1212, ext. 4176, Office: A226
maria.agro [at] mohawkcollege.ca (maria[dot]agro[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

 

Melanie Graham

Field Placement Specialist
Melanie Graham, RECE, AECEO.C
905-575-1212, ext. 3252, Office: A226
melanie.graham [at] mohawkcollege.ca (melanie[dot]graham[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

 

Karen Shurvin

Field Placement Specialist
Karen Shurvin, BA, RECE
905-575-1212, ext. 4374, Office: A226

karen.shurvin [at] mohawkcollege.ca (karen[dot]shurvin[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

 

Accommodations for Practicum/Field Placement  

If you are a student with a disability who requires accommodations for Practicum/Field Placement, contact the Accessible Learning Services office at your campus so that a Placement Support Form can be completed. More information regarding Practicum/Field Placement accommodations and the Placement Support Form can be found at the accommodation guides. Need to make an appointment or register with Accessible Learning Services? Phone 905-575-2211 or visit Accessible Learning Services Registration for more information.
 

Academic and Field Placement Coordinator

Karen Davis

Academic and Field Placement Coordinator, ECE Diploma Program Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
Karen Davis
905-575-1212, ext. 2412, Office: A226
karen.davis [at] mohawkcollege.ca (karen[dot]davis[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)