Information

• Get graduation information, resources for teaching, and suggestions for your next steps after graduation
• General student teaching information
• Insurance coverage during clinical experiences
• Chicago Public School Student Teaching Program
• Guidelines to obtain emergency out-of-state student teaching placement (pdf)

Before beginning your student teaching experience

• Contact the Registrars Office before the tenth day of classes regarding a refund of activity fees if you are student teaching for an entire semester off campus.
• Update your contact information
• File an Application for Graduation
• Register for eRecruiting at the Illinois State Career Center

Student Teaching Information for Special Education Majors

Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1)

You will have two nine-week placements during the student teaching semester. Your student teaching placements will be assigned within one hour driving distance from your residence, if possible.

Application process

Download and print the application packet of forms (pdf). Please bring this packet to your orientation meeting. You will be sent information regarding the orientation meeting by the Department of Special Education.

Resume tips:

• View a sample resume (pdf).
• Get help with your resume at the ISU Career Center.
• Be sure to update your resume after each semester.

Certification

Your requirements for the LBS1 Certification will be met in your clinical experience sites (including elementary and secondary grade levels; and academic, behavior, and adaptive classroom types).

Have questions?

Get contact information for individuals who work with Special Education student teaching placements.