The Missouri State University College of Education would like to welcome you to our Cooperating Teacher online orientation. This orientation will acquaint you with basic information on hosting and mentoring a student teacher in your classroom.
Student teaching is considered to be the culminating experience in a teacher education program. It provides students an opportunity to implement what they have learned in their coursework leading up to the student teaching semester. The student teaching semester is a critical aspect of our students’ preparation, and the Cooperating Teachers in the participating school districts play a significant role in the development of the best possible learning experiences for Missouri State University student teachers.
The Cooperating Teacher is a certified educator and a key professional employed by the school district in which the student teacher has been assigned. The student teacher is eagerly seeking a stimulating learning environment with meaningful opportunities to reach his/her optimum potential as a teacher and will look to you as a professional role model. Thank you for accepting a student teacher in your classroom. Missouri State wishes you a mutually beneficial and rewarding experience. Let’s begin.
The Cooperating Teachers Orientation is available to all Missouri State Cooperating Teachers. In order to access the orientation site, please provide the information requested below and click the Submit button.