Absences, Important Commitments and Dates to Note
Substantial commitments of time and energy are required to successfully complete the credential program. Student teaching is a full-time, 16-week commitment. Childcare, outside work, and other commitments must be managed before starting Student Teaching.
Student Teachers must attend/adhere to the following events/assignments:
- Student Teaching Orientation
- Weekly Synchronous Seminars
- Seminar Assignments
- EdTPA deadlines
- District/School academic calendar
- School-site meetings (faculty meetings, grade-level meetings, Back-to-School nights, parent-teacher conferences, etc.)
- School-site field trips
- School-site testing days
Student teachers are encouraged to plan ahead just as they would be required to do as a fully certified teacher. Events such as weddings and vacations are not considered excused absences. Failure to participate in an online class by the seventh day may result in the student being dropped from the course and/or administratively withdrawn from the University. Student Teachers must also become familiar with their school district’s attendance policies and follow those procedures for absences which may include creating substitute plans. Student Teachers may not miss more than 3 days and have no more than 3 tardies. Excessive absences can lead to removal from the program. Student Teachers must notify the University Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher in case of tardiness or absence, as early as possible and prior to the start of the school day (email, text, or phone).