Teacher Education

Student Teaching

All assignments are made within a 50-mile radius of Cornerstone’s campus without exception. Please plan accordingly.

Students must complete a Student Teaching Application on the Eagle's Nest one year prior to their experience.

Submit Applications for Fall by the first Friday in October
Submit Applications for Spring by the first Friday in February

Early Childhood Practicum, English as a Second Language Practicum, and Learning Disabilities Practicum applications are due one semester prior to the intern assignment.

All course work and Teacher Education standards must be completed and met prior to the student teaching semester.

The Student Placement Coordinator will make contacts to schools on your behalf. Preferences and suggestions are welcomed; please make inquiries with the Student Placement Coordinator.

Students must complete an interview with the cooperating teacher and/or school administrator and receive full approval for placement.

To request a Student Teacher Assignment for your classroom, fill out our ST Request Form.

Student Teaching Application process

Log on to Eagles Nest:

Click the Academic File Tab
Click Teacher Education
Click Student Teaching Application (middle column)
Complete the application
Save the Application
Email the indicated personnel with the saved copy

Make sure there are no errors and that your application is professional. If there are errors upon receipt of the application, the application will be sent back with requested changes and then resubmitted before the application is considered complete.

Applications are sent to the schools for placement - the application must be professional in appearance and grammar in order for it to be sent out.

All applications for Teacher Education are located on Eagle’s Nest and may be accessed from on-campus or off-campus.

Student Teacher Evaluations:

Midterm Evaluation Form

Midterm Evaluation Instructions:

Click on the above link to fill out the midterm evaluation form. Once the form has been completed, please print, sign and submit it to the University Supervisor on the third observation visit of your student teacher.

This report should describe the student teaching competencies that have been observed by the cooperating teacher during the first half of the full-time directed teaching experience. The midterm report is used to help identify any strengths or weaknesses in the performance areas stated on the enclosed evaluation form. In essence, it should indicate to the student teacher how he or she is doing at this point in time. Please keep in mind that the expected level of performance on the midterm evaluation is to be viewed as having met some expectations since interns have only been in their placements for a limited amount of time. A grade of exceptional should be associated with skills seen in novice teachers or beyond. The midterm report is to be signed and mutually shared with the student teacher.

Final Evaluation Form

Final Evaluation Instructions:
Click on the above link to fill out the final evaluation form. Once the form has been completed and reviewed with the student teacher, please print, sign and submit to the Teacher Education University Supervisor on the final observation visit.
The final student teaching evaluation should describe the directed teaching competencies that have been observed by the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. The final evaluation should be an accurate portrayal of the student teacher's skill and abilities at the conclusion of the internship. The final evaluation becomes a part of the student’s permanent file and may be used to respond to requests by potential employers. Since many people may view the student’s file, the contents of the final evaluation are important.

Please keep in mind that our students are at the entry level of the teaching profession and are not finished products. Your summary comments should describe the student teacher’s skills and personal qualities. Feel free to attach a narrative to the student's final evaluation to further explain the grades given. Please discuss the narrative with the student teacher before submitting it for processing. The completion of directed teaching does not complete the process - it only helps to ensure a successful beginning. We appreciate your endeavors, encouragement, patience, and wisdom. We value your many contributions and are grateful for the opportunity to work with you in the preparation of future teachers. Please feel free to call our office at (616) 254-1638 if you have any questions.