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Diverse Clinical Experiences 

50 of the 100 clinical hours completed must be in diverse settings. Before beginning any Diverse Field Experience (DFE), complete the Clinical Experience Checklist. 

Complete a Diversity Affirmation Form if your DFE site:

  • Is a public school not listed as diverse in two categories on The Illinois Interactive Report Card.
  • Is a private school.
  • Is not diverse, but the DFE involves working with a diverse population within the site.

See Social Foundations for EAF 228, 231, 235 additional requirements.

Diverse Setting Requirements

A clinical experience counts as diverse if it meets or exceeds student enrollment in at least two of the following four categories:

  • at least 5% of the student population are students with disabilities
  • at least 10% of the student population are English Language Learners (ELL) 
  • at least 20% of the student population are students of color
  • at least 20% of the student population are students from low income families

All public school criteria data can be accessed by visiting Illinois Interactive Report Card.

  • A Diversity Affirmation Form is not needed for Illinois Public Schools.

Area Agencies that meet the Diverse Setting Requirement

A Diversity Affirmation Form is not needed for the following local agencies:

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