The School of Education has maintained quality hands-on experiences for Hofstra students through partnerships with local schools and districts. The Office of Field Placement works collaboratively with 127 school districts and over a dozen private schools for special needs students.

You will gain experience from placements in high- and low-needs districts and schools throughout your program. You will encounter a diversity of students and socioeconomic groups.

Hofstra University believes the following:

• The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating diversity.
• Institutions are responsible for providing and sustaining multiple cultures and perspectives and demonstrating a commitment to fair and equal access to higher education.
• A diverse campus is an environment that facilitates exchange among different perspectives and ways of being.
• Diversity creates an environment that fosters appreciation of everyone's values, skills and abilities. It involves recognizing the value of "difference" and the inclusion of members of groups that experience discrimination or under-representation.

Hofstra's School of Education faculty are dedicated to preparing teachers who want to teach pre-kindergarten through high school and will mentor you throughout your program. You will be guided through your hands-on field experience and student teaching by:

• Faculty
• Field supervisors
• Cooperating teachers from local schools

By engaging in continuous improvement, Hofstra can investigate opportunities for innovation and growth and highlight student achievements. Stakeholders are invested in planning, improvement and innovation, allowing for program practices to:

• Monitor the school’s mission
• Help to strengthen the local education system
• Meet local workforce needs