Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone on your Student Teaching journey! Your dedication, passion, and hard work have brought you to this exciting moment, and we couldn’t be prouder. As you continue moving forward, please keep the following important dates in mind:

•  Deadline to submit Level I and Level II Observation Applications: August 28, 2026
•  Level I and Level II Field Experiences: August 31, 2026 – November 20, 2026
•  First Student Teaching Experience concludes: TBD

As you complete your first placement, remember to connect with your Second Experience Cooperating Teacher to carry your momentum into the next phase. Your journey unfolds beautifully, keep shining, keep growing, and keep believing in your purpose!

 Motivational Quote from a Teacher:
“Every day in the classroom is another chance to change a life—sometimes even your own.” — A Veteran Teacher

Licensure field experiences

• Level I - 10 Hour Observation - Fill out form
• Level II - 20 Hour Observation - Fill out form
• Student Teaching Application - Fill out form
• Level I Handbook
• Level II Handbook
• Level III Handbook

 

Teacher Education application 

• Teacher-Education-Application-Overview
• Application for Admission to Teacher Education

Request one (1) Evaluation of Dispositions form to be submitted by a NSU professor (ideally from a course  with fieldwork). email the form link to your selected evaluator and include your full legal name, NSU student ID number, Academic Department, Academic Program, and NSU email address.

 

Licensure Students Additional Forms

• House Bill One Waiver - for All Participants
• Background Check Application
• Background Check Field print Instructions

Child Care Non-teaching Option (NCOP)

• Background Verification Form Addendum
• Disposition Rubric
• ECE NCOP Admission to Child Card Education Packet
• NCOP Recommendation Form
• Practicum Application 
• Background Check Application

 

SCHOOL PLACMENT FORMS

• Chesapeake Public Schools Student Teaching or Field Experience Request Form
• Norfolk Public Schools Student Teacher or Practicum Placement Request Form
• Suffolk Public Schools Field Based Experience Request Form
• Chesapeake Bay Academy
• Virginia Beach Public Schools Student Observation Practicum Request Form
• Virginia Beach Public Schools Student Teaching Guidance Request Form
• Hampton Public Schools 40 Hours or more Additional Fincerprinting and TB Proof
• Newport News Public Schools Background Check Information