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Practicum Educator Resources

The School of Social Work strives to support Social Work colleagues in the important role of Social Work Practicum Educator. Practicum Educators help to prepare the next generation of social work professionals.

  • Learning Contracts & Performance Evaluations
    11/2/26
    The learning contract helps guide student activities in practicum and is the basis for evaluation of student competency.
  • SUNY Tuition Waivers
    11/2/26
    Educators are eligible for a SUNY tuition waiver that is equivalent to tuition for one 3-credit course. University fees and course-related fees are not included.
  • Calendars and Handbooks
    11/2/26
    Practicum Education current calendars and handbooks.
  • Practicum Interview Guidelines and Considerations
    11/2/26
    Placements are most successful for both students and practicum educators when expectations, needs and opportunities are clarified in the initial interview. We encourage sites to treat the placement interview as a professional interview, complete with questions that help the organization determine if the student would be a good fit at the site. 
  • Sonia Instructions
    11/2/26
    Instructions for educators and students on how to use Sonia, the practicum education portal.