• Students will be required to wear a NWTC issued name tag,
provide their own transportation to assigned sites and cover
any other expenses related to practicum experiences.
Students may be expected to travel distances. A NWTC
approved Education program polo shirt is required for
practicum students, along with speci c dress code per
placement.
• Availability: Student Teaching hours will span between 6 a.m.
– 6 p.m. with the majority of the required hours occurring in
the morning.
• Completion of a Wisconsin Technical Skills Attainment (TSA)
is required to graduate from this program.
• NWTC offers credit-based courses, credentials and degree
options that align with the YoungStar requirements.
Wisconsin Caregiver Law
NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver
Law (2009 WISCONSIN ACT 76). The completion of a caregiver
background check includes the review of criminal records for
convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper
behavior. Students accepted into this program must
complete a background check through
www.castlebranch.com. A fee is charged for this service.
Information regarding this process is provided to students
immediately upon acceptance into the program. Students
accepted into this program must complete a Background
Information Disclosure form disclosing any acts, crimes, or
convictions prior to program entry and annually for the
remainder of the program. The information provided in the
Background Information Disclosure form must be truthful
and match any ndings on the criminal record check.
Students with a criminal history may be denied access to
placement at the discretion of the practicum site.
Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions
of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC
cannot guarantee practicum placement or guarantee
graduation within typical program timing. Please note:
students in the Early Childhood Education program must
complete and submit a CBC, regardless of whether or not
they have completed a similar form at their place of
employment. NWTC runs its own checks and will not accept
the results of a CBC from another institution.
• Apply child development theory to practice.
• Cultivate relationships with children, family, and the
community.
• Assess child growth and development.
• Use best practices in teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate professionalism.
• Integrate health, safety, and nutrition practices.
• Completed application.
• High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents,
go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
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