Arizona Certification Requirements:

• Successful completion of AZ Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) Subject Knowledge and Professional Knowledge components.
• Current, valid Class 1 or Class 2 fingerprint clearance through AZ Department of Safety.

• Completion of a teacher preparation program from an accredited institution or Board-approved teacher preparation program.

• Application and Fees

Student Teacher Expectations
At-A-Glance

(Refer to Student Handbook for Details)

1. Teacher Work Sample: Must be submitted during Seminar 3 and must be implemented during your student teaching practicum.

2. TaskStream Directed Response Folio (Professional Electronic Portfolio): Collect artifacts and data.

3. Pace Yourself: Student Teachers should be eased into the classroom. Start as an observer, gradually taking on teaching responsibilities. Ultimately, you will be in control of the classroom for your final 2-3 weeks.

4. Comply: All district policies and procedures must be followed.

5. Lesson Plans: Written daily lesson plans are required of all student teachers. Keep in a folder. Submit to CT at least 24 hours prior to teaching lesson. Provide copies of lesson plans to CT and SS for formal evaluations.

6. Contact Site Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher well in advance of student teaching to arrange initial meeting.

7. Tutorial: Complete the Student Teacher Tutorial Questionnaire and submit to Field Placement Administrator prior to start of student teaching practicum.

8. Complete evaluations of Cooperating Teacher and Site Supervisor and submit as directed (see contents sheet for deadline).

9. Final Grade Form: Once the Site Supervisor provides a copy for your records, you will be required to post the Final Grade Form to the Assignments Write-Only newsgroup in Seminar 3. THESE GRADES WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE FIELD PLACEMENT ADMINISTRATOR.