Meet with academic advisor to verify that prerequisites have, or will be, met.
Complete online student teaching application: August 1st for spring student teachers
and February 1st for fall student teachers.
If you have further questions after reviewing this information, you may call the Educational
Field Experiences Office - 417-836-5253 to schedule an appointment with your placement
coordinator to discuss student teaching.
If placement location request is out of area, review the Out of Area Information and
complete all additional requirements by the appropriate deadline - September 1st for
spring student teachers and March 1st for fall student teachers.
Schedule and complete the University Exit Exam. Access the schedule of test dates/times. (Please note that this is not a requirement for student teaching but it is required
for graduation.)
Submit all clearance documents (current negative TB skin test result, current professional
liability insurance verification, current FBI fingerprinting background check verification)
to the Professional Education Services office.
Create a profile on the DESE website. Access profile instructions.
When placement is received, contact cooperating teacher(s) to introduce yourself and
schedule a time for your first visit.
Review the Student Teaching Handbook; this is available for the entire academic year
by August 1st on the Educational Field Experiences website. This is your required
text for student teaching.
