Student Teaching (STT)

Student teaching is the capstone of the teacher education process and occurs after clinical experiences, when Gateway 1 and all major course requirements have been met. During student teaching, teacher candidates steadily increase classroom responsibilities and demonstrate competency in planning, assessment, instruction, and other professional tasks.

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Apply to Student Teaching

You will apply to student teaching in the fall of your junior year. Student teaching takes place during teacher candidates' final semester at Illinois State. The University Catalog provides university-wide student teaching requirements and should be reviewed during candidates' junior year.

STEP 1: View your student teaching options.
STEP 2: Apply at the times indicated by your major and option.
STEP 3: Prepare documents and apply to student teaching.
STEP 4: Interview requests and confirmations.

View your student teaching options.

K-12 & Secondary Traditional | Secondary PDS
SED: Deaf & Hard of Hearing | Learning & Behavior | Low Vision & Blindness
TCH Traditional/PDS: Early Childhood | Elementary | Elementary Bilingual/Bicultural | Middle Level
TCH: ECE Online Workforce Program

Special Education

Major	STT: Prof Dev School	STT: Traditional
Learning & Behavior	N/A	Oct. 13 - 22, 2023
Low Vision/Blindness	N/A	Oct. 13 - 22, 2023
Deaf/Hard of Hearing	N/A	Oct. 13 - 22, 2023

Teaching and Learning

Major	STT: Prof Dev School	STT: Traditional
Early Childhood	Sept. 8 - 17, 2023	Oct. 13 - 22, 2023
ECE Online Workforce Program	Closes 8:00 a.m. March 27, 2023
Elementary	Sept. 8 - 17, 2023	Oct. 13 - 22, 2023
Elementary Bilingual/Bicultural	Sept. 8 - 17, 2023	N/A
Middle Level	Sept. 8 - 17, 2023	Oct. 13 - 22, 2023

Secondary & K12

Major	STT: Prof Dev School	STT: Traditional
K-12 & Secondary Programs	Sept. 8 - 17, 2023	Oct. 13 - 22, 2023

Prepare documents and apply to student teaching.

Prior to submitting your application to student teach, you will need your resume and IEIN number if you have one.

A. Prepare your Student Teaching Resume (This resume has the ISU banner at the top and is NOT your final professional resume.)

Create your resume using the Resume Template and Sample Resume. Rename your file as: LastName_FirstName_Resume (ex: Redbird_Reggie_Resume.docx). Keep the resume to one page and use the correct student teaching semester. **Reminder - This resume is specific to ISU student teaching application purposes and should not be used as your professional resume for official job applications.
Upload your resume to your application when you apply.

B. Find your Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN) (From your Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) account - this is optional for the application)

You will create your ELIS account during your PBA workshop. If you have not completed the PBA workshop you can do it here: PBA Teacher Education Workshop
Information about accessing your ELIS account is explained in this presentation.
If you do not have an IEIN you will still be able to apply to student teaching.

C. Plan your Transcript

Fall 2023 student teachers: You will receive an email with instructions for uploading your unofficial ISU transcript after Fall '22 grades are posted. Don't attach to your application now.
Spring 2024 student teachers : If you are a non-PDS Spring '24 student teacher, you will receive an email with instructions for uploading your unofficial ISU transcript after Spring '23 grades are posted. Don't attach to your application now.
Transfer students: You may be asked for transfer transcripts at a future date. An unofficial PDF transcript from your college is acceptable.
All PDS students: Have your unofficial ISU transcript and any transfer transcripts (can be unofficial) ready to upload when you apply.
You can access and download your unofficial ISU transcript per these instructions.

D. Apply to Student Teaching

Early Childhood Education - Online Workforce Program
- The application is now closed. If you missed the deadline please email teacheredcenter@ilstu.edu to request help. Please include your major and UID in your email.
All other programs
- Check your application dates in Step 2 above.
- Click Apply Now below during your application time.
- The application is now closed. If you missed the deadline please email teacheredcenter@ilstu.edu to request help. Please include your major and UID in your email.
Please email teacheredcenter@ilstu.edu if you have any questions.

Interview requests and confirmations.

After you complete Step 3, the Teacher Education Center's coordinators work with districts to secure your student teaching placement(s). Student teaching interview requests and confirmations are sent by ISU email and/or mail.

After you receive notification that you have been accepted to a site:

Complete district/agency requirements for your assigned site. Policies for student teaching vary by district.
- District 87
- Unit 5
- Chicago Public Schools
- Other district - Check with the district office
The National Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and TB test you have on file at ISU must be current for your entire student teaching semester.

Other:

Housing and transportation to all sites are the student's responsibility. Placements are determined by Illinois State University.
Make sure to have appropriate insurance coverage.
Review the Site Code of Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities, and Student Teacher Handbook.
Update your contact information in My.IllinoisState.edu.