What should I collect from my student teacher when he/she arrives?
3 Clearances, Physical Form

When should I contact my student teacher's supervisor if I am having concerns?
Right away!

How can my student teaching take photos of the children for their portfolio if my center has strict policies against that?
We have a letter to parents asking for permission for the student teacher to take photos that include their children ( Photo Release Document ). If your center has its own letter, please feel free to use that instead. Remember, these photos will not be published in any way. they will be used ONLY for the purpose of this course.

What should I do if my student teacher is absent more than the allotted 2 times or frequently late arriving?
Please contact the student teacher's supervisor and let her know. Also, speak to the student teacher about the consequences of these late arrivals and/or absences.

What are the student teaching hours?
9:00-12:00 every day. However, it is recommended that the student teacher arrive early and stay late for planning and preparation purposes.

How many days can they miss?
2 days can be missed without making up the time. After that, the time must be made up.

Who do I contact if I am struggling with my student teacher?
Please contact the student teacher's supervisor and let her know.

When do I call the supervisor?
Call the supervisor ANYTIME you have a concern about your student teacher (about his/her preparation, his/her lateness, etc.)

How do snow days work?
Student teachers are expected to be in the classroom on the days that their cooperating teacher is in the classroom. However, if your student teacher can not get into work and your center is open, then he/she will have to make up that day.

What is the dress code for my student teacher?
Student teachers should dress professionally and comfortably. The should dress similarly to you (cooperating teacher). However, your student teacher should not wear specific center-emblemed apparel.

Should my student teacher provide the original clearances?
Student teachers should provide copies of their clearances to the directors and supervisors. They should keep the original copies.