Unpaid 490-hour Clinical/Student Teaching

Student Teaching Application Process

Should you choose not to seek an employed position, or you are not able to secure a paid position, you may opt to complete an unpaid clinical/student teaching assignment. You will be required to student teach for one full semester. This will be a full day commitment, five days per week for 490-hours (includes time in classroom, planning period, recess and intermissions, does not include lunch). The alternative certification program staff along with the ISD will determine placement, but every attempt will be made to place you in the district of your choice. Application deadline is May 15 for the Fall Semester and November 15 for the Spring Semester.

Once the above are submitted, the Teacher Certification advisor will contact you for an in-person or Zoom interview.