University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

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 are interested in mentoring student teachers from UW-Stout or another institution of higher education. Our hope is that this website will serve as a valuable resource to our PK-12 partners, offering updates on School of Education student teaching criteria, policies and procedures.

Professional educators who wish to serve as cooperating teachers may choose from the two options UW-Stout offers in the training in the supervision of student teachers as required by Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction.

The following options are offered by UW-Stout:
EDUC-727 Supervision of Student Teachers
Cooperating Teacher Module.

Department of Public Instruction

Cooperating Teacher Criteria

The Department of Public Instruction requires that cooperating teachers meet the following three criteria:

    **If you have satisfied these three requirements, please submit this verification form to Tracy DeRusha. (See contact info below)

Chapter PI 34: Teacher Education Program Approval and Licenses

Resource Page
A list of professional articles and books that may be a valuable resource for you and/or colleagues.

Options

EDUC-727 Supervision of Student Teachers
Cooperating Teacher Module

Contact:

Tracy DeRusha
Coordinator of Field Experiences
Email: derushat@uwstout.edu
Phone: 715-232-2474
Fax: 715-232-1244