DIRECTIONS FOR OBTAINING APPROVAL TO COMPLETE FIELD OBSERVATION
Steps to Student Observation / Student Teaching
GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
Student Observation
1. Research the campus (es) you wish to observe and note carefully their requirements. There is no guarantee of a student teacher /
observation assignment preference
2. Bring copy of valid driver’s license(front and back), completed personal information sheet, and background check (not more
than six months old) from local county court office to the Office of Student Teaching and Field Experiences (OSTFE)
3. Unless otherwise stated, submit documentation to district HR department in person including completed background check form.
Where required to apply online, print copy.
4. If required, the student observation authorization letter is available from the Office of Student Teaching
5. Observations can be completed at any school certified by the Texas Education Agency
Student Teaching
1. Satisfy all student teaching requirements as timely as possible with the Office of Student Teaching
2. Provide information re: campus preference, certification area, and grade level desired, other special request (e.g. from the Office of
Disabilities) etc.
3. Complete relevant school district application / background check authorization form from list of approved districts for student
teaching
4. The Office of Student Teaching and Field Experiences will submit candidates’ documentation for student teaching to the school
districts
SCHOOL DISTRICT
ALDINE ISD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OBSERVERS
Submit, in person (no exceptions), course description required
CYFAIR ISD
WALLER ISD
1. Submit PVAMU observation approval letter and driver’s license to Cy Fair ISD Human Resources Dept
2. HR office will contact campus and finalize placement and contact student observer with placement information.
Placement process is minimal and student may be placed for observation as soon as the next business day.
Student Teaching/Observation Assignment Form must be completed. Director of Student Teaching signature is required
If background results and campus request are approved, the administration will contact the student to set up schedule. Applicants may
contact the HR Dept for status 5 days after forms are submitted to Waller ISD.
SPRING ISD
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Office of Student Teaching and Field Experiences verification needed. Process usually takes 3-5 business days or less
HOUSTON ISD
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Inform campus administration of intent
Go to the Houston ISD website to complete application packet
Submit completed forms to HISD Human Resources office
Contact preferred campus administration to communicate specifics of assignment, i.e. certification level, placement/s, etc.
HEMPSTEAD ISD
1. Submit completed Application for Student Teaching/Observation Assignment Forms to Hempstead ISD Human Resources Dept. If
application and schedule is approved the student is contacted.
2. Applicants may contact the HR Dept for status 5 days after forms are submitted to Hempstead ISD.
LAMAR CISD
1. Complete the “Volunteer Application” at www.lcisd.org .
2. After you have submitted the “Volunteer Application,” email, Human Resources Technician with the following information:
1. First and last name ; Home address; Name of program requiring observation hours; Type of degree and certification;
2. The number of observation hours needed; Preferred campuses.
3. If approved, placement is within 3 – 5 business days
SHELDON ISD
Contact the Human Resource Dept to complete background check. COME ON A WEDNESDAY ONLY - BEFORE 12 NOON
Bring driver’s license
FORT BEND ISD
Student needs to complete the Criminal History Application online at: http://www.fortbendisd.com/departments/humanresources/student-teacher-observation-hours
Observations are only scheduled from mid-September to the end of November and mid-January through the end of April. Do not report
to a campus without scheduling your visit. All applicants completing a criminal history application will receive an email within 3 -5 business
days
NAVASOTA ISD
COLUMBUS ISD
Student Observation Authorization Letter needed
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ALVIN ISD
MAGNOLIA ISD
Contact preferred campus and provide principal with detailed information
Campus/student will contact HR to complete a background check. Candidate will be placed as soon as possible thereafter
Go to district office to complete application and provide relevant information
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Contact preferred campus and provide principal with detailed information
Campus/student will contact HR to complete a background check. The candidate will be placed as soon as possible
PEARLAND ISD
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complete “other” on-line application at: https://winoc.pearlandisd.org/appentry/ indicating the position preference of Observer
Candidates must complete the Observation Request Form and Submit data by email
Observation authorization letter needed.
Once information has been received and verified, it will be forwarded to the campus principal for acceptance
If accepted, email campus contacts provided. Make all arrangements with the teachers directly. Allow 7-10 business days for
processing before contact to schedule your observation days/times.
Observation are from September - March 1 in the following certification areas only:
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Special Education EC-12
Fine Arts (all areas) EC-12
Bilingual Education EC-4
English as a Second Language (ESL) EC-12
Generalist 4-8
Math 4-8; 8-12
Science 4-8; 8-12
Foreign Languages (Spanish and French) 6-12
All other areas by written request only and with limited availability
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BRENHAM ISD
CALVERT ISD
GALENA PARK
ISD
Contact campus to schedule observation times. Bring Driver’s License for entrance into campus
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Observation Authorization Letter and background check needed
Observers will be notified accordingly as soon as possible
Download /complete Criminal History Review Permission Form and submit to Human Resource and Communication Services (HRCS)
at 14705 Wood Forest Blvd. Candidates will be notified by letter of approval. Present letter to Campus Administrators.
KATY ISD
Complete the KISD Application packet and submit:
a. KISD Observation Procedures and Guidelines form;
b. Observation Hour Request Form;
c. Observation General Information Sheet;
d. Consent to Perform Criminal History Background Check ;
e. Letter or syllabus for course requirements related to classroom observation.
Processing requests takes a minimum of 10 days. Deadline: 2nd week in November
CONROE ISD
PASADENA ISD
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Contact preferred campus and check for availability. Driver’s License needed for entrance into campus
If you are in need of observation hours for your alternative teaching program or college/university course work please read the following
requirements and complete the attached forms in order to conduct your observations in Pasadena ISD. Your request will be approved
within five business days.
Observer must:
1. Submit the following forms: Criminal History, Observation Request and DPS Audit
2. Student Observation Authorization Letter needed
SPRING BRANCH
ISD
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READ THE Spring Branch ISD Observation Procedures and Guidelines form
Complete Observation Information Sheet; Criminal History Records Form
Letter or syllabus for course requirements related to classroom observations.
Student Observation Authorization Letter needed
TOMBALL ISD
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Submit completed application, Observation Authorization letter, copy of DL (for background check) in person
Process usually takes up to 8-10 days
GOOSE CREEK
CISD
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Complete the Goose Creek Substitute application online at:
https://www.searchsoft.net/ats/app_login.shtml?COMPANY_ID=00003722
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Fingerprinting may be required
COLLEGE
STATION ISD
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Return completed forms to HR b/w 8am and 4:30pm Monday-Friday. HR will return to signed and approved form to the student.
Take the approved application to campus administrator with an observation schedule.
Application process must be complete before the end of the third week of the Texas A&M University semester schedule.
Files:
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MONTGOMERY
ISD
Access to Records Form.pdf
Field Experience Application.pdf
Student Observation Authorization Letter needed. Attach the complete Criminal History Authorization for Student Observers*
Process usually takes about 2 weeks to notify candidate