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Texas Directors of Field Experiences
The purpose of the Texas Directors of Field Experiences organization is to:
- provide a forum for sharing ideas and common concerns among the directors of educational field experiences in the colleges and universities of the State of Texas
- provide an organizational framework for cooperative action toward improving the quality of educational field experiences by interacting with various organizations, institutions, and agencies; and
- provide a communication network through which members may act quickly and in concert on issues relating to educational field experiences.
Membership is composed of those individuals in public and private educational institutions in the State of Texas who are responsible for administration and coordination of the program of educational field experiences in their respective institutions and who pay the annual dues assessed by the organization.
Membership term is October 1 to September 30. Dues from qualifying individuals of $20.00 can be submitted to the Treasurer at any time. Membership Application.
- For Membership information, email Diane Graham.
- TDFE Student Teacher of the Year Application
- TDFE Constitution and Bylaws (PDF)
- Brown Bag Conference 2012 (PDF)
- Texas Directors of Field Experiences Membership Information Form
National Field Directors Forum
The National Field Directors Forum is an Affiliated Unit of the Association of Teacher Educators.
The National Field Directors Forum (NFDF) is dedicated to developing quality field experiences, student teaching and internships assignments. Membership is comprised of educators who have administrative responsibilities in this area without regard to title, rank or size of program. The Forum provides leadership in the area of professional field experiences.
http://www.ate1.org/pubs/National_Field_Dir.cfm
Important Conference/Meetings
Summer Conference:
Tentative 2010 Summer Conference (Austin):
- TDFE June 3 and 4, 2010
- TCTCT June 4, 2010
- TxATE June 5, 2010
- TACO June 7, 2010
Fall Conference (October) - CSOTTE
Fall TDFE Meeting on Sunday afternoon. Student Teacher of the Year Presentation for TDFE on Sunday and for CSOTTE on Monday.”
Historical Links
TEXAS DIRECTORS OF FIELD EXPERIENCES
TERM OF MEMBERSHIP. In October 2002, TDFE voted to align the organization’s fiscal year to that of CSOTTE (October to October). Membership in TDFE is from October to October.
TERM OF OFFICE. The nominating committee presents a slate of nominees at the fall meeting (even numbered years). Officers are elected at that meeting, and the terms of their office commence at the next June Brown Bag meeting (odd-numbered years).
TDFE Officers:
Ginny Fender, Secretary
Diane Graham, Treasurer
Past President
Brian Miller
President
Julie Teel-Borders
Le Tourneau University
2100 S. Mobberly Ave. Longview, TX 75602
903-233-3876
JulieTeel@letu.edu
Vice President
Krystal Goree
Baylor University
One Bear Place # 97304 Waco, TX 76798-7304
254-710-4172
krystal_goree@baylor.edu
Past President
Brian Miller
Sam Houston State University
Box 2119 Huntsville, TX 77343
935-294-1041
brianmiller@shsu.edu
2010-2011 Outstanding Student Teacher of Texas – Committee Chair
Carolyn McCall
Co-Director, Office of Educator Preparation
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
Cm06@txstate.edu