Application Requirements:

To apply for student teaching, you must meet the requirements for Admission to Student Teaching. The college catalog lists the requirements for admission to student teaching.

 

Applications are due by the end of the third week of the semester prior to the student teaching semester. Please be aware that a quality application takes time so start working on it early.

 

Applications must be neat, complete, reviewed and signed by your advisor prior to submission. You must submit your application to the main campus Education Office, TJM 210, attention Lisa Parriott.

 

Note:

As part of the requirements for applying for student teaching, teacher education candidates must be fully admitted to Teacher Education prior to October 1 for spring student teacher applications and prior to March 1 for fall student teacher applications. Those who do not meet all requirements for admission to teacher education must defer applying for student teaching if the established deadlines are not met.

 

All fall student teachers must complete any transfer courses that will substitute for program requirements on or before June 15.  These course grades must be documented with (1) a student grade report by June 15 and (2) an official transcript by July 15.

 

Instructions for completing the student teaching application:

Click on each section for further instructions and forms.

1. Application Cover Sheet Instructions / Form
2. Preferences for Placement
   Instructions / Form
   (Due to our wide service area and the transportation concerns it creates, we offer students the opportunity to provide input regarding their placement preferences. We reserve the right to make placement decisions based on what we consider to be in your best academic interest and do not guarantee placement in your preferred districts. However, we will take your preferences into consideration.See the Student Teacher Handbook for policies and restrictions regarding placement sites.
3. Out-of-State Placement Request
   Instructions / Form
4. Resume Information
   
   • List your education information first, including

     Institution

     Degree and major

     Anticipated graduation date

     Endorsements/majors

     Practicum experiences

     Location and grade level/subject

     Semester

     Duties/experiences while there (bulleted list)

     Use TBA or “In progress” for a practicum that will be completed just prior to student teaching

   • Can use a 2-page resume, especially if it allows you to avoid really small fonts
   • List any work experiences and volunteer activities that directly relate to teaching
   • Do not include references
   • No staples
   • No need for water-marked paper as we will be photocopying them
   • PROOFREAD, then get at least two others to proofread
5. Essay Questions
   Instructions / Form
6. Progress Sheet(s)

   Once you have signed the attendance roster at the student teaching application meeting, the Student Records office will update your official progress sheets and send them to the School of Education. If you are on the Peru campus during normal business hours, you can stop at the Education office and pick them up. If not, you can use the pdf copy that was emailed to you when you started the program. You are responsible for updating your progress sheets with all current and future courses. Your advisor will then review the progress sheets as part of the application process.

7. Graduation Application
   Submission of the Graduation Application is part of the student teaching application. Be sure you fill out the form completely and have it reviewed by your advisor. Take the form to the PSC Business Office and get a receipt for the $30.00 application fee. (If you are an off campus student you can attach a $30.00 check payable to Peru State College.) Turn the forms and receipt in with your student teaching application.
   For more information on the Graduation Application requirement see your advisor or the Office of Student Records.
8. Make an appointment with your advisor to review your application. Prior to submitting the application to the education office, you must obtain your advisor’s signature confirming that you are ready to student teach. Put the application together in the order of the instructions. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications may be submitted in a folder, please do not staple, punch or bind together.

Once your application has been submitted, please be patient, as the placement process takes time. Do not contact any host school personnel until after your placement has been confirmed by the Director of Field Experiences. Doing so violates PSC’s agreement with the schools and may jeopardize your ability to receive a placement.

Note: The Director of Field Experiences will have the Student Records Office to register you for student teaching, you are not able to register yourself through MyPSC. Be sure all holds are taken care of prior to pre-registration.