Absencies-Important Committments 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 previous to beginning 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. Events such as weddings and vacations are not considered excused absences. More than three absences and more than three tardies will not be tolerated. Excessive absences can lead to removal from the program. Student Teachers must notify the University Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher in case of tardy or absence, as early as possible and previous to the start of the school day (email, text, or phone). Student teaching courses are not allowed to be added late or to miss anytime from the classroom commitment.