1. Student Teaching Orientation
Linda Ludwig
Director of Field Experiences
School of Education, Northern Michigan University
 © Rodney H. Clarken, 2004; Updated Lubig, 2008; 2011; Updated Cameron- Standerford, 2012; 2013; Updated L. Ludwig, 2015, 2016, 2019

2. Purpose of the meeting Student Teaching Next Semester
Student teaching policies
Roles & Responsibilities
Rules & Guidelines

3. Student teaching packet
Welcome Letter
Student Teaching Calendar
3. Student Teaching Handbook

4. 1. Welcome Letter Thank you to cooperating teachers
Tells cooperating teachers you are to explain the material in the packet to them and spend at least one day in their classroom before student teaching.
Gives pertinent dates and information: i.e., student teaching calendar, seminars, TEAC meetings, website.

5. 2. TEAC Information
Invites cooperating teachers to the Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC) meetings which help them become better supervisors and improve our program.
You are in charge of the classroom while supervisor is at TEAC.
Encourage your teachers to attend as it helps both them and you.
TEAC meetings are held at NMU, Whitman Hall

6. 3. Student Teaching Calendar
Gives important dates for your student teaching, i.e., meetings, seminars, reports
Also available on the School of Education Website

7. 4. Student Teaching Handbook
We will briefly cover the contents of the NMU Student Teacher Handbook. Review with your cooperating teacher. Go over it with your cooperating teacher
Available on the School of Education website.

8. Introduction, Philosophy and Goals
Student teaching
Is the most important experience in teacher education. 
Bridges theory and practice.
Helps you gradually assume the full range of duties of a teacher.
Provides an opportunity to develop and evaluate your competence in a school/classroom setting.

9. Eligibility for Student Teaching
Some of you may receive a letter stating:
“A review of our records indicates that you must complete the item(s) listed below before you will be eligible for….” (graduation, student teaching certification)
Contact Katie Berger Racine at or

10. Fingerprinting
Here in the School of Education we need verification that your fingerprints were taken and a background check was conducted. MARESA (Marquette Alger Regional Educational Service Agency) is your first point of contact to get paperwork in place.
The background check costs $80.00, cash or check only, and are conducted at the Michigan State Police Department on Baraga Street.
This needs to be done before the first week of student teaching. Beginning in 2018, all student teachers need to have a background check through MARESA.

11. Substitute Teaching
If you are teaching locally, please contact MARESA. A sub permit costs $ The contact person is Holly Nardi. 
If you are student teaching out of the area, or in another state, contact the school district and ask about the steps to secure a substitute teaching license. This is a long process and will require your patience, please start early.

12. Student Teaching Placements
When you placement is secured, you will receive an with details.
Contact your cooperating teacher and principal. Spend at least one day in their classrooms before you begin your student teaching.

13. Liability Insurance
You are covered for legal liability while placed in a student teaching situation. This coverage does not include activities outside of student teaching.

14. Employment
Student teachers may only work Friday evening (6:00 p.m.) to Sunday evening (6:00 p.m.)
Students may be involved in volunteer work at the school, such as coaching and tutoring students.
However, you may be asked to terminate such work should the activities interfere with my performance in student teaching.

15. Additional Coursework
No, students cannot take additional classes during student teaching.
An audit is done on your file before you student teach to ensure that
you are prepared to graduate upon completion of student teaching.
Katie Berger Racine will inform you if there are any special
circumstances.
REGISTER for the following:
Student Teaching – 11 credits
ED450 Student Teaching Seminar (online or in-person) – 1 credit
ED412 – CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Optional class, but highly recommended. In person Friday/Saturday class– 1 credit

16. The Student Teaching Calendar
You follow your assigned school’s calendar.
Fall: Students start when teachers report in the summer and attend professional development days. *August - December
Winter: Students start when your school resumes in January. Your spring break is your school district’s break *January -May
The final date of student teaching is the Wednesday before graduation.

17. Attendance
Student teachers attend school every day for a full day, arriving and departing according to the cooperating teacher’s schedule.
Only two absences are allowed. All other absences must be made up.
Absences for personal business are strongly discouraged.
Two additional days of absence are allowed for teaching job interviews if approved by your cooperating teacher.

18. Student Teaching Seminar Attendance
You are required to attend all Student Teaching Seminars.
If you are registered for the WEB student teaching seminar, we meet monthly via Zoom. A link will be sent out.
Student teachers are excused from their classroom duties to attend seminar
Familiarize yourself with the EduCat platform.

19. Dealing with Problems
1. Conference with the cooperating teacher as soon as possible.
2. If not resolved, contact the university supervisor and arrange a conference with relevant parties.
3. If still not resolved, refer to the Director of Field Experiences who will seek resolution and determine what action is needed.

20. Grading
Student teachers will receive one of the following grades for Student Teaching and ED450 Student Teaching Seminar:  
S (SATISFACTORY) –Pass student teaching with recommendation for Michigan teacher certification
P (PASS) -Pass student teaching, WITHOUT recommendation for Michigan teacher certification
U (UNSATISFACTORY) –NOT pass student teaching, WITHOUT recommendation for Michigan teacher. No credit and no certification received.

21. Can Student Teachers Substitute?
All involved parties must approve and the quality of instruction is not to be compromised.
Only permitted in your assigned classroom(s).
No more than 10 total days.
Student teachers will qualify and be paid according to the district policies.
Student teaching while cooperating teacher attends TEAC meetings is not considered substitute teaching.
Student teachers are responsible for becoming certified to be a substitute teacher according to the polices of the district.

22. University/Field Supervisor Visits
Four observations to discuss your progress
The university/field supervisor will complete a visit report
You complete your part of the report (in red) and upload to EduCat
Share this visit report with your cooperating teacher
“Thank you for the feedback”

23. Student Teacher Evaluations
The student teacher evaluation is based on the Charlotte Danielson Framework with four domains:
1) Planning and Preparation
2) Classroom Environment
3) Instruction
4) Professional Responsibilities
Evaluations of the student teacher are submitted electronically according to dates on the Student Teaching Calendar.
The cooperating teacher, university supervisor and student teacher each complete these evaluations.

24. Roles & Responsibilities of….
Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher
University Supervisor
Director of Field Experiences

25. Responsibilities of Student Teacher
Follow school policies. Plan for all teaching responsibilities.
An acceptable lesson plan is expected for every lesson to be taught.
Be punctual and attend each class daily, whether teaching or not. Inform the school if you will be tardy or absence.
Make time available for conferences with the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor and follow closely their guidance.
Pay in full any and all additional costs related to out-of- area or overseas placements.

26. Cooperating Teacher Responsibilities
Maintain quality instruction for the pupils in his/her class.           
Involve the student teacher in specific classroom tasks and plan a schedule with the student teacher.
Guide the student teacher in developing their professional responsibilities.
Evaluate the quality of the student teacher's performance and engage in frequent conferences to encourage progress.
Prepare and submit evaluation reports according to schedule.

27. University/Field Supervisor Responsibilities
Assist the professional relationship between the student teacher and the school community
Serve as a liaison between the school and NMU
Observe the student teacher 3-4 times, conference and complete evaluation reports
Discuss student teacher’s progress
Facilitate discussions between the student teacher and cooperating teacher

28. Director of Field Experiences Responsibilities
Oversees all teacher education field experiences, including student teaching.
Identifies, obtains and monitors quality field placement sites; oversees all reports and forms; maintains good relations with schools; provides the leadership necessary for a quality program; oversees all applications and placements; monitors student progress; orients all parties and evaluates and improves the program.

29. NMU
We will be informing you of information related to your student teaching, seminar, graduation and employment via your NMU .
Check your NMU regularly during student teaching. We will be sending out important information.

30. Contact Information for Field Experiences Office
Linda Ludwig
Director of Field Experiences
Paula Ritari
Field Experiences Secretary
School of Education Whitman 179
Northern Michigan University Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855
Tel:
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