Office of Field Experiences
Jan Case, Program Support Supervisor
(509) 963-1460
casej@cwu.edu
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Deadline for Student Teaching (EFC 480) ApplicationsLink to Student Teaching Application Fall Quarter: January 15 Winter Quarter: June 1 Spring Quarter: October 1 *The current deadlines are subject to change for the 2020-2021 academic year*
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Student Teaching Course Overview
Please read the course overview to learn more about student teaching expectations and placement.
Department Standards
All students completing an educational endorsement must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher for the last 45 graded quarter credits or overall CWU/transfer cumulative. Students must also earn (prior to student teaching) a minimum grade of "C" in all required courses for certification.
Admission Requirements
Students may not enroll in education courses until they have been at least conditionally admitted into the Teacher Certification Program. Please see the admission requirements for the Teacher Certification Program.
Student Teaching (EFC 480) is a by-permission-only course which must be completed full-time over the course of one quarter. Students must attend the seminar which accompanies the student teaching experience. The seminar will meet a total of 20 clock hours during the quarter, normally at a time other than school hours, and at a place designated by the University Field Supervisor.
All assignments for Student Teaching are made through the Office of Field Experiences. Students must complete the Student Teaching Application online by the posted deadline.
In order to qualify for certification to teach in more than one specialization, students must meet all requirements as listed in the undergraduate catalog for each specialization and pass the appropriate state required exam (WEST-E or NES).
Prerequisites: Full admission to the Teacher Certification Program, 3.0 GPA or higher (either for the last 45 graded quarter credits or overall CWU/transfer cumulative), successful completion (grade of C or higher) of professional sequence, major and minor courses, successful completion of at least 75 percent of major and minor (to include certain courses), submission of proof of purchase of $1M liability insurance*, and submission of proof of registration of WEST-E or NES exam for a test date that will occur prior to the first day of the Student Teaching experience. All grades of Incomplete must be converted to C or higher prior to the beginning of the Student Teaching experience.
Repeatable for Credit: No
Grading Basis: S/U
Notes: Grade will be S or U.
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Spring 2021 applications are no longer accepted. Applications for Fall 2021 will open November 2, 2020 |
A student teacher identification card must be obtained either from the Connection Card office in Bouillon Hall, room 104 (for main campus students) or at CWU centers (for cohort students).
The card may be obtained after January 15 for Fall quarter Student Teaching; April 15 for winter quarter Student Teaching; and October 15 for Spring quarter Student Teaching.
The card is provided free of charge and will be required by both University Field Supervisors and the school districts in which you will be placed.
Please visit the Teacher Certification website for more information about Liability Insurance.
The Student Teaching orientation will be scheduled by your University Field Supervisor. Attendance is mandatory. If you can not attend, prior arrangements must be made with your University Field Supervisor or you will be dropped from Student Teaching.
Orientation information will be provided by your University Field Supervisor via email or telephone.
A Student Teaching packet will be provided at orientation. The packet will include the Student Teaching Handbook and other orientation materials needed to get you started in the experience.
Only the Coordinator of Field Experiences is allowed to seek placements for Student Teaching. Students may not act on their own behalf, nor have anyone other than the approved Coordinator of Field Experiences act on their behalf, regarding placements. Information regarding placements will be sent to student teachers when ready.
Students must attend a mandatory Pre-Autumn Information Meeting during the spring quarter prior to Pre-Autumn. This meeting will focus on general information about placement, procedures, expectations and refunds. Course/section numbers for pre-registration will be disseminated at this meeting. An email will be sent to applicant's CWU email account during spring quarter identifying dates and times of this mandatory meeting. Student ID must be shown in order to receive course/section numbers.
An email will be sent to applicant's CWU email account during Spring quarter with your course number to register. You must register by the end of Spring quarter. You will not be allowed in the classroom unless you are registered. Deadlines for withdrawal are different than deadlines for fall quarter (withdrawal information).
Assess teacher candidates’ abilities to…
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Planning | Context for learning Planning for instruction and assessment |
Instruction | Engaging students in learning (videotaped) |
Reflection | Daily reflections on teaching |
Assessment | Analysis of student learning Feedback |
Academic Language | Examples across all areas |
Student Voice (WA only) | Examples across all areas |
Two Types of Evidence: | Teaching Artifacts and Commentary |
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Deadline InformationDeadline for Student Teaching (EFC 480) Applications Fall Quarter: January 15 Winter Quarter