If you are scheduled to do your student teaching during the Fall Semester, you will be notified by letter after grades are due in to the Registrar's Office, after the previous Summer Semester.

If you are scheduled to do your student teaching during the Spring Semester you will be notified by letter, after grades are due in to the Registrar's Office, after the previous Fall Semester.

Q: Where can I get an application for Student Teaching?

The picture is kept on file in the Office of Field Services with the application. It is also placed in your permanent record in the Office of Student Services and for the State Department.

Both the Student Teaching Orientation and Applying for a Job Seminar are required for those participating in their Internship. The Orientation is generally held before USA classes begin. The Seminar is generally held in the afternoon after school. You can request to be dismissed from your classroom duties for the time needed to travel to the Seminar.

Casual dress is acceptable.

Q. What is SNEA?

The Alabama Education Association (AEA)/National Education Association (NEA) offers a student membership during the Internship (SNEA). An enrollment form is provided at the Student Teaching Orientation (events) for those interested. The student membership is active throughout the current school year joined.

If you are a student in the College of Education who is interested in learning more about the local University membership of SNEA please contact your academic department.

You will be given a form at the Orientation meeting. It is due within the first two weeks of the Internship. The form along with a check or money order should be turned in to the Office of Field Services for processing.

Q: How long can I enjoy the benefits of the SNEA after I join?

After the enrollment form and payment have been processed, the membership is good for the current school year in which you join. Once you become an employed regular teacher you can join through your school.

Q: I am a student in the College of Education, but I am not a Student Teacher can I join SNEA?

You would need to contact your Academic Department to see if they are accepting the enrollment forms.

Q: Can I be placed where my children attend school or where I have relatives?

The Office of Field Services cannot make student teaching assignments at a school where you have children or relatives. The local school boards approves the assignments and does not allow placements of this type.

Q: What can I expect once in the classroom?

Your assigned University Supervisor will go over all the necessary information regarding your experience in the classroom during Orientation.

Q: Can I be placed in a private school?

Assignments are made within the Mobile County or Baldwin County Public School Systems.

Q: What happens if I am absent from classroom?

You are expected to attend every day of the student teaching experience. However, if you become ill you should contact your Cooperating Teacher and University Supervisor as soon as you determine you will be absent. Should you miss several days it may be required of you to submit a doctors excuse and have the student teaching experience extended to make-up for lost time. If you are unable to complete the time missed you should discuss this with your University Supervisor to determine what course of action to take.

You are not expected to plan any "off-time" during the student teaching experience.

Q: I have not completed all the requirements for student teaching, but I need to turn in my application by the deadline.

Students should go to the Office of Student Services located in the College of Education, room 3020 for the Certification process.

Student Services provides documentation for finger printing which is a requirement for certification.