Steps to Suggest a Site

1. Search the site list
2. Open the Find a Site list (also available under My Sites).
   • Use the filters at the top of the list to narrow results and check for an existing match.
3. Start the placement application
   • Begin the program’s application by selecting the correct classification and completing any required pre-application tasks.
   • Proceed to the Select Site step to view the list of sites approved for the program.
4. Suggest a site
   • If the desired site does not appear in the approved list, scroll to the bottom of the table and click Suggest a Site.
   • Enter the site name exactly.
   • Review the matches.
     • If a match appears, click Start to begin the placement application for that site.
     • If no matches appear, click My site is not listed to proceed with a suggestion.

4. Complete required tasks for site approval
- After selecting My site is not listed, the system will present the program’s list of tasks required for site approval.
- Complete the listed tasks so that the placement approver can review and approve the suggested site.

Notes
- The Suggest a Site button appears only when the program’s placement process allows site suggestions.
- Contact support for questions or if the Suggest a Site option is not visible.

Terminology Key

Standard Term: Site
Common substitutions: Agency, School, Clinic, Field Agency

Standard Term: Site Supervisor
Common substitutions: Field Instructor, Cooperating Teacher, Preceptor, Primary Supervisor

Standard Term: Task Supervisor
Common substitutions: Backup Supervisor, Secondary Supervisor

 

Standard Term Definitions 

Site: The location in which students are placed for their field experience. 

Site Supervisor: The professional who oversees the student's field experience at their external field site. 

Task Supervisor: An individual who provides on-site supervision for the student field experience, but not as the primary supervisor.

 

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Glossary of Common Terms in ELC