Pathway to Certification

  • Take the content prior to clinical teaching

  • Request advisement the semester before the Clinical Teaching begins.

  • Register for Clinical Teaching EDUC4907 and seminar EDUC4307

  • Attend the Clinical Teacher Orientation. Check with EPP for specific time, date, and location. For more information, call EPP at (512) 505-3096.

  • Print the Clinical Teacher Handbook and place in a binder. Take with you on your student teaching days.

  • Visit your school one week before the Clinical Teaching begins. Meet with your cooperating teacher, administrator, and office staff.

  • Your Clinical Teaching begins.

  • Meet with your Cooperating Teacher to discuss your progress every week.

  • Contact your field supervisor if any problems or questions arise.

  • Discuss your mid-term evaluation with your cooperating teacher.

  • Take the PPR exam

  • Complete your professional resume and portfolio.

  • Attend Career Day.

  • Sign your final evaluation with your cooperating teacher.

  • Sign your final evaluation with your cooperating teacher.

  • Clinical Teaching ends.

  • CELEBRATE!!!

  • Apply for Standard Teacher Certification.

  • Notify EPP chair that you have applied for Standard Teacher Certification

  • Attend the graduation clearing session with registrar’s office.

  • Apply for graduation and pay graduation fees.

  • Purchase regalia.

  • Attend HT commencement ceremony.