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* | ||
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| Fall | ||
| 1st Placement | Last week of September- Last week of November (1 week break- TBA) | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 weeks = 24 days + 1 Orientation Day |
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 | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 weeks = 24 days + 1 Orientation Day |
| 2nd Placement | Last week of January to Last week of March | 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 |
| Spring/Summer | ||
| 3rd Placement | Second week of May to third week of June | Monday AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5.5 weeks = 24 days + 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 |
Mohawk College ECE Field Placement Support Hub
The Hubs include important information and resources about Field Placement for students and mentors such as, learning outcome feedback forms, mentor guide and checklists. Your first point of contact for Field Placement information and supports is the Field Placement Specialist Team.
ECE Field Placement Specialists
Field Placement Specialist
Maria Argo, RECE
1.365.226.1835, Office: A226
maria.agro [at] mohawkcollege.ca (maria[dot]agro[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Field Placement Specialist
Melanie Graham, RECE, AECEO.C
1.365.226.2018, Office: A226
melanie.graham [at] mohawkcollege.ca (melanie[dot]graham[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Field Placement Specialist
Kaela Millar, BA (Hons) CHYS, Recreation Therapy Dip.
1.365.226.1745 Office: A226
karen.shurvin [at] mohawkcollege.ca (kaela[dot]millar[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 Experiential Learning Accommodation 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
Academic and Field Placement Coordinator, ECE Diploma Program Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
Karen Davis
1.905.575.1212 ext. 2412 Office: A226
karen.davis [at] mohawkcollege.ca (karen[dot]davis[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
