After acceptance into the program, you will be sent an observation packet. Since the State Board for Educator Certification now requires 30 hours of observation in the classroom before candidates may begin the internship, we have a thoughtful process for you to complete 16 hours of classroom observation in the fall, and 14 hours in the spring. You must complete an application for a criminal background check and be accepted by the school district before entering a classroom.

The main objectives are to:

• ensure that you want to work in a public school setting;
• allow you to observe good teachers in action;
• work directly with students to gain experience;
• network within school districts to find your niche.

Tutors with Vision - a great way to begin your experience in the classroom. You will learn how to tutor, will be provided with materials for use in tutoring and your own classroom, and see student success. You can begin tutoring before the Face-to-face training. See the Tutors with Vision page for more information and class registration.

Observations in schools:

• AISD - criminal background authorization
• Pflugerville - register as a volunteer
• Del Valle ISD - rules
• Hays CISD - rules

Fall Observation Packet: Due on the first day of EDTC 3000. Include signature sheet . Although you have been sent this packet, here is an electronic copy.

Video Field Experience - Up to 15/30 hours can be used by viewing videos of Texas teachers and best practices in science and special education.

Pecan Spring Tutoring: Instructor/Teacher Tina Waddy sponsors tutoring efforts. Schedule/Welcome letter

Spring Observation Packet: Due March 23, 2010 with signature sheet.