University Supervisor
Expectation Checklist
1. _____ Make a contact with the cooperating teacher and teacher candidate the first week of student
teaching. Review the folder and locate forms on website. Let Marlene know if the cooperating
teacher is different than what is on your assignment sheet.
2. _____ Formally observe the teacher candidate 3 times spread out over time. Submit the
observation forms electronically to your teacher candidate and cooperating teacher. Complete
your formative observations in a timely manner. Discuss your observations with the TC and CT.
Remind your candidate to send signed electronic copies of observations/recommendations to our
new email address: Student-Teaching@bemidjistate.edu
3. _____ Complete a summative evaluation at the end of the student teaching experience. Complete
an electronic copy of the summative evaluation on or before Dec. 11th and forward to Marlene.
4. _____ Write a letter of recommendation for each teacher candidate on or before Dec. 11th. Give
a copy to your candidate. Original signature needed—electronic or by hand. Remind candidate to
send signed electronic copies of observations/recommendations to our new email address:
Student-Teaching@bemidjistate.edu
5. _____ Remind the CT’s to write letter of recommendation no later than Dec. 11th, so they are able
to receive stipend in a timely manner.
6. _____ Provide journal feedback weekly in d2l.
7. _____ Familiarize yourself with the requirements of the edTPA by reading the content on
www.edtpa.com .
8. _____ Check teacher candidate’s standards attainment check list electronically or in person once
a month.
9. _____ Check teacher candidates uploads and report to Director when all uploads are complete. At
the end of the student teaching term, make sure your TC has all their required documents
uploaded in d2l. Send Director an email no later than Dec. 16th with the status of the TC
completion of requirements. Send reminders to teacher candidates throughout the semester.
10. _____ Keep track of absences. Notify Director if more than three.
11. _____ If remediation of a problem is necessary, notify the Director as soon as possible to
facilitate a professional growth meeting.
12. _____ Turn in accurate travel expenses monthly. Manage your mileage as best you can.
13. _____ Deliver appreciation certificates (in your Orientation folder) to cooperating teachers at the
last formal observation. Thank you notes are available but are optional.
Contact Info: Marlene Erickson merickson@bemidjistate.edu 218-755-2930
Clinical Experiences, 1500 Birchmont DR NE #35, Bemidji MN 56601
Fall 2015