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Out of State Student Teaching

by Nick Leisey

Jan 10, 2010

Hello Everyone,

As many of people once endured, the incredible opportunity of student teaching is approaching and I'm trying to put myself in the best position to succeed...Both professionally and financially. My question is whether or not I will be able to student teach in a state other then where my school is located. I'm currently in a graduate program in Massachusetts, but the combination of financial particulars and personal matters have made the likelihood of returning to North Carolina very strong. The two states to work with each other when it comes to transferring teaching licenses, but I can't seem to find any information regarding the option of student teaching in NC for MA initial credential. I will of course speak to the proper people at my school, but our semester hasn't begun yet and I was trying to track down these answers on my own. The specific requirements of my program will surely play a role in this possibility, but I was hoping someone could give me some...See More

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JD Your university would have to have an agreement with NC schools. The state does not determine where universities place their student teachers. The state still has to approve all programs offered by each university, but it is ultimately up to your school. Generally speaking, you need to student teach in the state where you want to earn your teaching...See More

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RT I just finished my student teaching last month and my school was in another state. It was set-up through a placement supervisor who you would talk to about where you would like to student teach what grade levels and so forth. You would also have to check with your state's process in becoming certified. I had to send my school my state's Institution...See MoreI just finished my student teaching last month and my school was in another state. It was set-up through a placement supervisor who you would talk to about where you would like to student teach what grade levels and so forth. You would also have to check with your state's process in becoming certified. I had to send my school my state's Institutional Recommendation form and have them write a letter stating I completing an approved teacher program and also did student teaching in the state where I was certified. I believe you could do it but look at the application requirements for certification.

On 1/10/10, JD wrote: > Your university would have to have an agreement with NC > schools. The state does not determine where universities > place their student teachers. The state still has to approve > all programs offered by each university, but it is ultimately > up to your school. Generally speaking, you need to student > teach in the state where you want to earn your teaching > certificate. > > On 1/10/10, Nick Leisey wrote: >> Hello Everyone, >> >> As many of people once endured, the incredible opportunity >> of student teaching is approaching and I'm trying to put >> myself in the best position to succeed...Both >> professionally and financially. My question is whether or >> not I will be able to student teach in a state other then >> where my school is located. I'm currently in a graduate >> program in Massachusetts, but the combination of financial >> particulars and personal matters have made the likelihood >> of returning to North Carolina very strong. The two states >> to work with each other when it comes to transferring >> teaching licenses, but I can't seem to find any information >> regarding the option of student teaching in NC for MA >> initial credential. I will of course speak to the proper >> people at my school, but our semester hasn't begun yet and >> I was trying to track down these answers on my own. The >> specific requirements of my program will surely play a role >> in this possibility, but I was hoping someone could give me >> some additional feedback. For example, does the state of MA >> allow students seeking their initial license to student >> teach out of state? Those types of questions.... >> >> Any help would be greatly appreciated! >> >> Nick

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