Student
Teaching
 Plano ISD welcomes student teachers and observers during the fall
and spring semesters. To request a placement for student teaching
or observing, please follow the guidelines and steps listed below:
1) Determine if your request is from a
Partner University
2) Review Placement Timelines
3) Complete Application for
Student Teaching Placement
Student teacher requests will be handled through Human Resources. Students or representatives of the requesting programs should NOT contact teachers or principals directly.
Partner Universities
Universities that partner with
the Plano ISD for student teacher placement include:
Texas Christian University
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s
University
University
of North Texas
Southern Methodist University
Stephen F. Austin State University
The University of Texas at Dallas
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Collin College
Alternative Certification Programs
Collin College
Region 10
All student teacher candidates must be entering the final semester of the teacher preparation program; and, upon successful completion of student teaching and any other program requirements, be eligible for a Texas Standard Teaching Certificate. Plano ISD does not place student teachers in paid internship assignments.
PISD will not place student teachers from programs outside the state of Texas or online programs.
Placement Timelines
Please adhere to the timelines listed below:
Student Teachers
Fall 2012 -- Applications must be received by April 1, 2012
The Student Teacher Application will be available March 1, 2012 and must be completed by
April 1, 2012.
Spring 2013-- Applications must be received by November 1, 2012
The Student Teacher Application will be available October 1, 2012 and must be completed by November 1, 2012.
Each student must have a program advisor assigned prior to submission of the application. Plano ISD does not provide or recommend program advisors or supervisors.
Application for Student Teaching Placement
If you have submitted a volunteer application in the past for observing or for another reason you may select "Returning Volunteer" on the application launch page. If you do not remember your User ID and password, select "Forgot User ID and Password." Once you are logged in, you will be able to update your application for student teaching by selecting "Student Teacher" listed on the "Jobs" section. You will need to submit your application again after selecting the certification level for placement.
When completing the application, it is not necessary to select a campus location as placements will be determined by HR Staff and are based solely on availability. Please select the Student Teacher option under location. It is the last category on the screen.
Students may contact Debbie Cox at 469-752-8025 or debbie.cox@pisd.edu with questions about the Student Teacher application process.
Students may contact our Help Desk at 469-752-8767 for assistance logging in or accessing their volunteer application.
Please complete the application for your student teaching request. (Application Launch)
Plano ISD Identification Badge
- Badges will be issued at the Student Teacher Orientation after placements have been confirmed.
- Badges must be worn at all times while on the assigned campus.
- A fee of $11.00 will be charged for processing. Fees will be collected at the time your badge is made.
If you have any questions about the Student Teaching process in the Plano ISD, please contact:
Debbie Cox
Human Resources
2700 W. 15th Street
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8025 or e-mail Debbie.Cox@pisd.edu
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