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Student Teaching Information
Student teaching is the final semester of all teaching degree programs, and it is a pivotal time in your development as a teacher. Student teaching marks the transition from being a college student to becoming a professional educator. During this semester, you will be fully immersed in the daily work of teaching. You will participate in planning curriculum, delivering instruction, managing the classroom, and assessing student learning. You must abide by all policies and procedures outlined for faculty and staff, and you must be mindful that you are a guest in the school. It is a privilege to work this closely with students.
 
Student teaching is a full-time, 16-week experience. Some students have two 8-week placements and some have one 16-week experience, depending on the license the candidate is seeking. The experience can be rewarding, challenging, and overwhelming – all at the same time. Please do not underestimate the full-time nature of this endeavor. If you attend to all of the duties expected of you, you will work long hours on weekdays and weekends, as well. You must have completed all of the required classes for your program before you student teach, and you should not take any courses other than synthesis during your student teaching semester. If you hold a part-time job during your professional semester, remember that your first priority must be student teaching. This will be a very busy semester indeed.

Please be aware of the professional nature of this experience. You are no longer viewed as a college student; you are seen as a professional. You will be expected to dress and act professionally and to carry your share of responsibilities in the classroom. Your Facebook page, and other public representations of you, must be professional in every regard. Your communications with colleagues, school personnel, students, and parents must reflect your professional stature.

Applying for Student Teaching
Your student teaching application is an external document that will be shared with local principals, teachers, and other school officials. It is imperative that you follow the directions closely and meet all published deadlines. It is not possible to accommodate late applications.
There are three steps in the application process: 1.) completing the Tk20 application for student teaching; 2.) completing the paper application, and 3.) submitting your application in person to Mrs. Nancy Martin, Coordinator of Student Teaching and Licensure (ED 3124). Your application must show school officials that you are prepared for the professional responsibility of a student teaching placement.  Your brief interview with Mrs. Martin will allow us to begin the placement process for you.  It is possible that you will also be interviewed by a principal or other school administrator before your student teaching placement is finalized.

Tk20 Application
Electronic applications via Tk20 are due by the first Friday of the spring semester, prior to the academic year in which you plan to student teach. Late applications are not accepted. The application is found by logging on to Tk20, clicking the Applications tab at the top of the page, then clicking Create on the left-hand margin.  From there you will select the Student Teaching Application for Fall 2012-Spring 2013.  You may complete this application on your own, without advisor approval. You may complete this without being admitted to teacher education, as long as you are certain you will be eligible to student teach in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013.

Paper Application
The paper application is an external document that is reviewed by school officials and your mentor teacher.  The file is a locked Word form.  You must download it to your computer, save it, and then open it again for it to work properly.

Be sure to print and read the directions for the application.  Follow the directions carefully, and make sure your application is free from typos or other errors.  You must have been admitted to teacher education, have a 2.75 GPA overall and in all teaching areas, and have advisor approval before you can submit your paper application for student teaching.  

Make an appointment with your academic advisor well before the due date of the paper application. Your advisor must review and approve your application before you submit it. After your advisor has reviewed and signed, print one copy of pages A and B, three copies of page 1, page 2, and three copies of your one-page essay responses.

Note:  If your application prints more than just pages A and B and 1 and 2, you have typed too much information in one or more lines.  Go back and modify those responses so your application fits on just these pages. 

Submitting the Paper Application
You may submit your application any time after the first Tuesday of the spring term. Due dates are due no later than the third Wednesday of January for last names A-M and no later than the fourth Wednesday of January for last names N-Z. Late applications will not be accepted.

Paper applications are submitted to Mrs. Nancy Martin, Coordinator of Student Teaching and Licensure.

Click below to read the detailed directions and to access the Student Teaching Application.

• Directions for Completing your Student Teaching Application

• Student Teaching Application: 2012-2013
  

Student Teaching Links Click below to read the detailed Directions for Completing your Student Teaching Application.
Directions for Completing your Student Teaching Application Student Teaching Application 2012-2013 Consent for Release of Information and Disclosure of Criminal History Background Form
Student Teaching Handbook USI Student Teaching Handbook
Student Teaching Contacts:

	Dr. Joyce Gulley
	Associate Professor Director of Student Teaching	Office	ED3122
		Phone	812/464-1820
		Vita | Bio
	Mrs. Nancy Martin
	Coordinator of Student Teaching and Licensure	Office	ED3121
		Phone	812/464-1812
		Vita | Bio

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