Candidates are expected to adhere to OCFE process for alerting individuals when he/she will be absent, late or must leave school early.  Any days/hours missed for personal reasons must be made up after the last scheduled day of the field experience. Candidates are strongly encouraged not to miss days during the field experiences.

If absent, tardy or needing to leave early, the intern is to notify the following people by a phone call:

1. The Mentor Teacher and Principal /Designee– Before the start of the school day
2. The Office of Clinical and Field Experience– Contact Ms. Arnold at 301-687-3087 before 9:00 a.m. 
3. The University Supervisor – before 9:00 a.m but ASAP if the Supervisor is scheduled to conduct an observation on that day.