Student Teaching - Supervision 1. Meet and Greet: Students teacher should schedule a meet and greet with the cooperating teacher and university supervisor prior to the student teaching start date. The Student Teaching Handbook should be reviewed. 2. Initial Two Formal Observations: Student teachers need to present a copy of their lesson plan to the supervisor before each observed lesson. A pre-conference typically allows for discussion of areas where the student teacher would like feedback and what the supervisor should know about the lesson. There may also be a discussion of other areas: management, teaching, assessment, etc. After each observation of teaching, supervisors will set up a conference with the student teacher and with the cooperating teacher [together if possible] to discuss the experience and set goals for future lessons. The first two observations should be scheduled within the first 5 weeks of student teaching. 3. Midterm Evaluation Conference : The midterm conference is held near the middle of the experience. This is a three-way conference with the student teacher, supervisor, and cooperating teacher. Prior to the meeting, each needs to complete the online Competency Appraisal to assess and document the progress of the student teacher. At the conference, these will provide the basis for a discussion of the student teacher’s development thus far. This is an appropriate time to set written goals for continued professional development during the remainder of the experience. 4. Final Two Formal Observations : The same process as the first two observations is followed. These should be scheduled at regular intervals during the last 5 weeks of Student Teaching. 5. Final Evaluation Conference: The same procedures as midterm conference are followed – three-way conference, Competency Appraisals completed in advance, with discussion of success and development during the experience. The supervisor will ask the cooperating teacher for input on a placement grade for Student Teaching. 6. Exit Interview: An exit interview with the student teacher and the seminar leader will be held to discuss the Student Teaching experience, including the Competency Appraisals and overall performance and readiness to teach. The supervisor will offer input and may attend the exit interview. The seminar leader determines the grade for Student Teaching considering the requirements listed in the syllabus. Student Teaching Stages Please understand that student teachers will not be doing everything that the cooperating teacher does right at the start; rather, they will be taking on teaching responsibilities gradually. A gradual assumption of the responsibilities of teaching gives the children in the classroom an opportunity to adjust to the student teacher as a new team member, gives the student teacher an opportunity to gain confidence and competence, and gives the cooperating teacher the time and the opportunity to transfer from the role of authority and director to the role of mentor and observer. Welcoming Candidates to the Classroom In an effort to welcome and support student teachers, experienced cooperating teachers have offered the following suggestions:
Special Education P2/ST Handbook 2025-2026
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