Supports for Teacher Candidates on Practicum

If you experience any equity issues while on practicum or face challenges with your school placement or Associate Teacher know that we are here to support you.

If you are not comfortable with the steps below, or would like to share your experiences anonymously, please reach out to the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator and/or the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Decolonization (EDID) Committee Co-chairs OR complete the anonymous form.

If you believe you are experiencing harassment or discrimination while on practicum:

Please see the Harassment and Discrimination Prevention and Response Policy for a definition of terms.

STEP 1: If possible, and you are comfortable, bring the issue to your associate teacher or your faculty liaison (PROF 410/411 instructor). If Step 1 does not resolve the concern, then:

STEP 2: Contact your PROF 410 (Andrea Martin) or PROF 411 (Stefan Merchant) Coordinators. If Step 2 does not resolve the concern, then:

STEP 3: Contact Stephen Sliwa, Executive Program Director, Teacher Education Program. If Step 3 does not resolve the concern, then:

STEP 4: Reach out to EDID Coordinator Tracy-Ann Johnson-Myers. If Step 4 does not resolve the concern, then: 

STEP 5: Contact edudeans@queensu.ca to schedule a meeting with Associate Dean, Peter Chin. If Step 5 does not resolve the concern, then: 

STEP 6: Reach out to the Queen's Human Rights Advisory Service at hrrights@queensu.ca to book an appointment with an advisor. 

If you are experiencing other challenges while on practicum:

STEP 1: Bring the issue to your Faculty Liaison (PROF 410/411 instructor). If Step 1 does not resolve the concern, then:

STEP 2: Contact your PROF 410 (Andrea Martin) or PROF 411 (Stefan Merchant) Coordinators. If Step 2 does not resolve the concern, then:

STEP 3: Contact Natalie Lefebvre, Practicum Manager. If Step 3 does not resolve the concern, then:

STEP 4: Contact Stephen Sliwa, Executive Program Director, Teacher Education Program. If Step 4 does not resolve the concern, then:

STEP 5: Contact edudeans@queensu.ca to schedule a meeting with Associate Dean, Peter Chin.

If you are experiencing harassment or discrimination on-campus: 

STEP 1: If possible, bring the issue to your professor or course instructor. If Step 1 does not resolve the concern, then: 

STEP 2: Reach out to the relevant representatives at the Education Student Society (ESS) or Concurrent Education Students' Society (ESS) or Concurrent Education Students' Society (CESA). If Step 2 does not resolve then: 

STEP 3: Reach our to the EDID Coordinator Tracy-Ann Johnson-Meyers. If Step 3 does not resolve the concern, then: 

STEP 4: Contact edudeans@queensu.ca to schedule a meeting with Associate Dean, Peter Chin. If Step 4 does not resolve the concern, then: 

STEP 5: Reach out to the Queen's Human Rights Advisory Service at hrrights@queensu.ca to book an appointment with an advisor.