Office of Field Experience

Student Teaching Eligibility Checklist

Student teaching is the capstone of the teacher education program and occurs after all major course requirements have been met and all Praxis II and ICLA exams passed. During student teaching, teacher candidates steadily increase their classroom responsibilities and demonstrate competency in planning, assessment, instruction, and other professional tasks.

2 Semesters Before Student Teaching

1. Register for Praxis II Exams
2. Submit Fingerprint and Background Check Forms (Processing takes 6-8 weeks)
1. Return submitted fingerprint and background check forms with a check made payable to:  Idaho Department of Education for $28.25 no later than Friday of the 4th week of classes.

1 Semester (not including Summer) Before Student Teaching

Deadline: April 1 deadline for fall placement, October 1 deadline for spring placement

1. DegreeWorks showing all coursework is completed or in progress with a grade of C or better
2. All required Praxis II exams passed (Praxis II Cut Scores)
3. All required ICLA exams passed (ICLA Testing Information)
4. $50 Application fee paid (ISU TouchNet Service)
5. Meet with the Field Experience Coordinator

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Note: Completing the application does not guarantee a student teaching placement. Final approval for student teaching is contingent upon successful completion of all application materials, earning minimum grades in classes, and passing the required ICLA and Praxis II exams.