Liability Issues Related to Field Experience

• You are only permitted to be in the classroom with students under the supervision of your mentor teacher
  
  • You should not be left alone to supervise students if your mentor teacher leaves the room.
  • You should not be expected to fulfill the role of a substitute teacher if your mentor teacher is out.
  • Your mentor teacher is aware of these restrictions.
• At times, situations may occur in a classroom that require intervention of a professional, licensed teacher or administrator.  You should refrain from intervening within these situations. Allow your mentor teacher or an administrator to handle the situation.