When to Apply

You should apply the semester before you expect to do your first field placement (teacher assisting).

The window to apply for teacher assisting is:

• September 8 - 18, 2020

The window to apply for student teaching is:

• August 1 - 31, 2020

Application Instructions

1. Download the appropriate application form.
2. Save the file to your computer by selecting "SAVE AS" to create your own copy of the file.
3. Complete the application by typing your information into the PDF form using Adobe Reader (Adobe Reader prevents errors and other inconveniences that commonly occur in browser-based PDF readers).
4. Save your changes.
5. Email your completed application packed to the College of Education Student Information and Services Center (coeapp@gvsu.edu).
6. For teacher assisting applicants: Schedule your virtual application meeting during the open application window.

For Questions and Help

If you have questions about any of the forms, please contact the Student Information and Services Center (SISC) at (616) 331-6650 or email coeserve@gvsu.edu.

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Teacher Assisting Application Forms

To apply for Teacher Assisting, you will need to submit these documents:

• Teacher Assisting Application Form for your specific program
• COE Advisor Recommendation Form (contact your COE Advisor to get this)
• CLAS Major Advisor Recommendation Form
• Positive Recommendation Form
• Verification of Service (25 Hours) Form
• Resume (see Sample Resume Template)

Elementary Teacher Assisting PDF Application

Secondary Teacher Assisting PDF Application

Students seeking a major in Music Education must apply during the winter semester for fall Teacher Assisting (February 1 deadline).

Special Education Teacher Assisting PDF Application

Students seeking Elementary certification with Special Education endorsements must apply during the winter semester for fall Teacher Assisting (February 1 deadline).

Student Teaching Application Forms

To apply for Student Teaching, please email the following documents by August 31^st, 2020 to coeapp@gvsu.edu

• Completed Student Teaching Application
• Your up-to-date résumé, with three references, Teacher Assisting experience included (and Student Teaching if Special Education), and current email address.
• If classes are being taken at another college, include a copy of that current course schedule/unofficial transcript with GVSU course equivalencies noted.

Elementary Student Teaching PDF Application

Secondary Student Teaching PDF Application

Special Education Student Teaching PDF Application

COE Faculty Advisor Recommendation Form

The COE Advisor Recommendation form will be provided by the COE advisor when students meet with them for their advising appointment. This form is not available online.

Elementary and Secondary Major Advisor Recommendation PDF Form

Elementary and Secondary Major Advisor Recommendation Word Form (for faculty who prefer using a Word document instead of the PDF)

This form is also used for students pursuing the Elementary ESL and Spanish minors within the Elementary CSAT program. The completed form should be submitted with the application packet to the College of Education Student Information and Services Center.

Special Education (CSAT) Major Advisor Recommendation PDF Form

The completed form is to be submitted with the application packet to the College of Education Student Information and Services Center.

General Education Recommendation Form 

Submit one recommendation from an unrelated individual who can address your ability as a prospective teacher. NOTE: Recommendations for Special Education students from an unrelated individual should specifically address your ability to work with Special Education students.

Verification of Experience Word Form

Documents 25 hours of experience with children or youth. PLEASE NOTE: Special Education students must have 25 hours of experience working with children or youth with special needs (for example: camp experience, Special Olympics, respite care). 

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