Student Observer 2026-2027

Student Observer

Primary Purpose

The objective of Student Observation is to provide opportunities for individuals in which they complete educationally related activities for educator preparation programs in Texas.

Deadline

All student candidates should complete the application process before the end of the third week of their respective university schedules. Candidates for field experience must reapply each semester.

Student Observationspre-arranged by university professors/instructors:

• College or university sends a list of students to be placed to
• Student applies to the districts Student Observerapplication.
• Students or advisor may indicate a preference for a teacher grade or campus. All effort will be made to place the student in their first choice assignment but final placement will be based upon space available.
• Director approvesstudent and notifies the student professor and principal via email.

Student Observations scheduled by student:

• Candidates must complete and submit the onlineStudent Observer application each semester.
• Candidate must submit a letter from the college or university verifying enrollment to
• Once both the application and letter have been received the associate director will approve the student and notify the student professor and principal via email.

The students responsibilities are to:

1. Complete the onlineStudent Observerapplication.
2. Submit a letter verifying college or university enrollment and purpose on the campus to
3. Upon approval schedule the field experience activities with the campus principal or designee.

It is the sole discretion of the campus principal regarding the number of field experience candidates accepted each semester.