Step 5: Apply for Student Teaching

When selecting a district on the Student Teaching application, consider transportation and living arrangements.

• Review our current list of district partners so you have some options in mind before applying for Clinical Teaching, but do not contact the districts.
• Enter any campus, CT, or grade requests in the optional notes section. 
• If you want to request a new district partner, please complete your application by selecting two current options and then write your new request in the optional notes section. These requests will be reviewed once the application closes and a decision will be emailed. Requests are not guarenteed.

Reasonable and appropriate accommodations may be provided in Student Teaching placements for students with documented disabilities who are registered with the Office of Disability Services.

Accommodations cannot pose an undue burden to the university or the Student Teaching placement.

• Students are responsible for disclosing disabilities and requesting accommodations as far in advance as possible so that accommodations can be coordinated in a timely manner.
• To disclose a documented disability, contact the Office of Educator Preparation.

Student Teaching Application Window

Application Timeline

To help you identify the point at which you should apply for Student Teaching, we have developed the table below.

However, your path to certification will differ from others seeking the same certificate.

The Office of Educator Preparation recommends you visit with your Academic Advisor or Graduate Advisor to determine when you should complete the application for Student Teaching. You might end up applying for Student Teaching and Test Approval simultaneously. This is normal. 

1. Once you have narrowed down your district preferences, go to ePortfolio and log in. Create and submit an application for Student Teaching.
2. Please note, late applicants are subject to a Growth Plan. If you miss the application window, you may be required to delay Clinical Teaching to a future semester.
3. Contact the Financial Aid office to discuss how part-time enrollment will affect your aid.

Confirmation

Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email generated by ePortfolio.

Updates and Action Items

You will receive several emails while waiting for your finalized assignment details. Some will contain important updates and other will contain important action items- all will be time sensitive. Please pay very close attention to all emails and be sure to check your junk folder as we near the beginning of your clinical teaching semester so you don't miss any district communication. 

Assignments

You will be notified of your official placement details via your Faculty Supervisor the week prior to the first day of Student Teaching.

The application for Student Teaching is only the first step in a very lengthy process. Most students will not receive finalized placement details until just before Student Teaching begins.

• This is a long and challenging waiting period.
• Do not contact the district until asked to do so by the district or OEP. If you contact a district for an update, you will delay the process. In some cases, contacting the district may result in cancellation of your placement request.
• It is the perfect time to study for your Certification Exams and read the Student Teaching Resources.

Changes to your application can only be made until the application window closes. 

To edit your application:

• Log into ePortfolio
• Open your application
• Scroll to the bottom and click the "Recall" button
• Make edits and be sure to submit your changes

If you are removed or if you withdraw from Student Teaching, this will effectively remove you from the university.

• You will need to reapply to the university and reapply for Student Teaching.