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Semester |
Application Due Dates |
Requirements: |
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Fall 2024 |
May 1 |
July 17, 2024 |
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Spring 2025 |
October 1 |
December 21 (3rd Saturday of the month) |
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Fall 2025 |
April 1st |
August 17 (3rd Saturday of the month) |
*placements are not guaranteed
**Best practice is to apply as soon as you are qualified, some districts have earlier deadlines. Out-of-state placements can take 6-8 months to finalize and are not guaranteed**
School Based Internship Requirements
Includes:
- Background check
- Certifications
- GPA
- Grades, all Coursework including CLEP scores (except courses currently enrolled in)
- Official transcripts
- Official Test Scores
DegreeWorks and/or Leo Online Test Scores is a great source to double check what student teaching requirements our office has on file for you. Missing certs and tests scores can be submitted to oce@odu.edu with your UIN in the subject line.
*After the due dates listed above no exceptions will be made.
**Interested in Employed Student Teaching? Email placements@odu.edu for more information.
- Application -You will need to attach a current resume.
- After your application has been accepted (allow 2-3 weeks) you will be sent an email with instructions for processing the 35 dollar application fee.
- Teacher Candidates requesting a placement in the following school division(s) must upload the additional respective form while completing the application. Click on the title to download the form:
- Arlington Public Schools
- Fredericksburg City Public Schools
- Chesapeake Public Schools (students with 2-7 week placements - complete 2 applications)
- Hanover County Public Schools
- Norfolk Public Schools
- Suffolk Public Schools (students with 2-7 week placements - complete 2 seperate applications)
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools (students with 2-7 week placements - complete 2 applications)
- After your application is accepted you will be added to a Canvas student teaching orienation course, routinely check orientation for updates and upcoming opportunities.
- Attend a synchronous Mandatory Orientation meeting about two weeks prior to starting your student teaching.
- Student Teacher, University Supervisor and Clinical faculty will receive an official placement from the Office of Clinical Experiences once a student is qualified to start his/her/their student teaching placement.
Required Assessments
All candidates are must complete the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments with passing scores.
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Clearance Background Checks
All candidates are required to complete the ODU Field Experience Clearance Procedures prior to the Orientation. This process takes eight weeks to complete.
View background check procedures ►
Other Requirements
- ALL course work, content knowledge and professional education as listed in your curriculum, must be completed prior to the orientation;
- ALL GPA and grades requirements must be met as listed in your curriculum; and
- Transcripts from external institutions documenting completion of required courses.
| Semester | Meeting/Zoom |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 – August 7th, 2024 |
| Semester/Length | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | August 26, 2024 | December 6, 2024 |
| 14 Week Placement | August 26, 2024 | December 6, 2024 |
| 10 Week Placement | August 26, 2024 | November 8, 2024 |
| (2) 7 Week Placements | August 26, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| October 21, 2024 | December 6, 2024 | |
| Spring 2025 | January 21, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| 14 Week Placement | January 21, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| 10 Week Placement | January 21, 2025 | March 28, 2025 |
| (2) 7 Week Placements | January 21, 2025 | March 7, 2025 |
| March 10, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |