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Cooperating Teachers

1. What are my responsibilities as a cooperating teacher?

File Attachments:
  1. Cooperating Teacher - Roles and Responsibilities Cooperating Teacher - Roles and Responsibilities
    For Cooperating Teachers whose student teachers are in general programs.
  2. Cooperating Teacher Responsibilities - Student in own classroom Cooperating Teacher Responsibilities - Student in own classroom
    For Cooperating Teachers whose Student Teachers are teaching in their own classrooms.
  3. FS and CT Guidelines - Manual FS and CT Guidelines - Manual
    Manual of Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher responsibilities.
  4. Standard_Orientation_Checklist.pdf Standard_Orientation_Checklist.pdf
    The Faculty Supervisor will be meeting with you and your student teacher to review this checklist and ensure all parties understand their responsibilities.
  5. Student Teaching Program Roles and Responsibilitis Student Teaching Program Roles and Responsibilitis

Cooperating Teacher Resources

File Attachments:
  1. Cooperating Teacher Orientation Non EdTPA.pptx Cooperating Teacher Orientation Non EdTPA.pptx
    Overview of Cooperating Teacher responsibilities.
  2. Sample Weekly Check-In form Sample Weekly Check-In form
    Optional form to aid in student teacher/ cooperating teacher communication.

2. What is the recommended schedule for student teaching/clinical practice?

Please be cognitive of the state regulatory requirements

The Education Program Specialist (EPS) will be in contact with the Cooperating Teacher and Student Teacher regarding required evaluation due dates. Please abide by these due dates and inform the EPS should any adjustments be needed. While most of our students will complete 12 week practicums, some states and districts may vary. Each student and teacher will receieve confirmation of this information in his or her approval and welcome emails.
File Attachments:
  1. 12_Week_Suggested_Schedule.pdf 12_Week_Suggested_Schedule.pdf
    Suggested Student Teaching Schedule – 12 to 14 Weeks Elementary, Secondary, & Special Education (Standard Programs)
  2. 12_Week_Suggested_Schedule_-_Own_Classroom.pdf 12_Week_Suggested_Schedule_-_Own_Classroom.pdf
    Suggested Student Teaching Schedule - 12 weeks - Own Classroom. For students completing student teaching in their own classroom.
  3. 6_Visit_15_Week_Suggested_Student_Teaching_Schedule.pdf 6_Visit_15_Week_Suggested_Student_Teaching_Schedule.pdf
    Suggested Student Teaching Schedule (6 FS Visits) – 15 to 16 Weeks. This schedule applies to states and districts who require 15 - 16 weeks and 6 Supervisory visits.
  4. 6_Week_Suggested_Schedule.pdf 6_Week_Suggested_Schedule.pdf
    Suggested Student Teaching Schedule (3 FS Visits) - 6 Weeks Early Childhood Education and Split Placements.

3. What is the student teaching/clinical practice attendance policy?

Student teaching is a full time responsibility. Students should work the same contracted hours as the Cooperating Teacher. Should an unexpected need arise for an absence from student teaching/clinical practice, including snow/inclement weather days, the student teacher must:

  1. Notify the Cooperating Teacher, Faculty/Site Supervisor, and Education Program Specialist either by phone or email, to explain the absence.
  2. Provide the Cooperating Teacher with plans to cover any missed lessons.
  3. Submit the Absence Form to the Education Program Specialist within three working days of the absence (form attached below).

Note: Any missed days due to personal reasons must be made up at the end of the student teaching/clinical practice experience. If more than five days (excluding inclement weather days) are missed over the course of the practicum, student teaching will be terminated and the practicum deemed “unsuccessful.”

Exception:  If three or more days are missed due to inclement weather, those days must be made up at the end of the practicum experience.

File Attachments:
  1. Student_Teacher_Absence_Form.pdf Student_Teacher_Absence_Form.pdf
    Please submit signed form within 3 days of an absence.

4. How will I evaluate my student teacher during the Clinical Practice?

Please identify the evaluation form that matches your program, below. You may then view a sample (printable version) of the evaluation that your Faculty Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher will be completing for you online. These are for your convenience only and do not replace the online forms that will be required, via Tk20.

 

Please reference this link for information/resources about the student teacher evaluations:
File Attachments:
  1. Informal_Observation_CPAST.docx Informal_Observation_CPAST.docx
    Sample form used to provide feedback after an informal observation.

What if I have questions about how to use Tk20?

Please reference this link for Tk20 Guides/Resources:

https://multimedia.phoenix.edu/site/tk20-guides/

5. What forms am I required to complete as a cooperating teacher?

File Attachments:
  1. W-9 form for cooperating teachers W-9 form for cooperating teachers
    This form is required so that the University may compensate you for your efforts as a cooperating teacher. Please write legibly into the upper fields, then sign and date the form, and submit it to your Education Program Specialist via email as a scanned document. A wet-ink signature will be required. (Please note: some districts require cooperating teachers to be paid via the district or school, rather than receiving direct payment. Please check with your district HR if you are unsure of the protocol.)
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Last modified: 3/9/2021 8:42 AM (EDT)