Welcome Cooperating Teachers!
It is noble to teach oneself;
it is still nobler to teach others.
~Mark Twain~
Introduction
This website is designed for educational professionals who would like to host a student teacher from UW-Stout, and will also provide cooperating teachers with updates on University criteria, policies and procedures. Educational professionals who wish to become cooperating teachers for UW-Stout have two options; the EDUC-727 Supervision of Student Teachers online course or the Cooperating Teacher Module.
Department of Public Instruction
Cooperating Teacher Criteria
The Department of Public Instruction requires that cooperating teachers meet the following three criteria:
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Hold a Wisconsin license and have volunteered for assignment as a cooperating teacher or practicum supervisor.
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At least 3 years of teaching experience with at least one year of teaching experience in the school or school system of current employment or have at least 3 years of pupil service or administrator experience with one year in the school or school system of current employment.
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Have completed training in both the supervision of clinical students and in the applicable standards in subch. II PI 34.15.
**If you have satisfied these three requirements, please submit this verification form to Tracy DeRusha. (See contact info below)
Options
EDUC-727 Supervision of Student Teachers
Contact:
Email: derushat@uwstout.edu
Phone: 715-232-2474
Fax: 715-232-1244