Out of Area Student Teaching
In Area (Local Within Missouri)
Check the map or list of the 24 county area surrounding Springfield, Missouri to see what is local.
Out of Area (Within Missouri)
Placements in Missouri outside the 24 county area are allowed with program approval. Not all programs allow out of area placement and candidates are considered on an individual basis. There is an additional student teaching fee for out of area placements.
The following documents may be required. Submit required documents to OOA docs@missouristate.edu) by September 15th (spring student teaching) or March 15th (fall student teaching). Placements will not be requested until all documents are received.
The following school districts require three letters of recommendation, a philosophy of education, and a resume:
- Fort Zumwalt
- Lindbergh
- Parkway
- Rockwood
- Webster Groves
Two letters of recommendation are required by:
- Washington
Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) is required by:
- Rockwood
- Webster Groves
- Columbia
- North Kansas City 74
- Jefferson City
Additional documents may be required.
Out of State
This option is primarily for students who have an extenuating circumstance requiring placement outside of the state of Missouri. Due to limitations, not all states can be approved. Do not make plans to student teach out of state without final approval.
Students must complete the Out of State/Country Student Teaching Request Form at least ONE YEAR PRIOR to the student teaching semester. Additional documents may be required. Students approved for Out of State placement will be assessed an additional student teaching fee.
Out of Country
This option is primarily for students who have an extenuating circumstance requiring placement outside of the United States. Due to limitations, not all requests can be approved. Do not make plans to student teach out of country without final approval.
Students must complete the Out of State/Country Student Teaching Request Form at least ONE YEAR PRIOR to the student teaching semester. Additional documents may be required. Students approved for out of country placement will be assessed an additional student teaching fee. All additional expenses will be the student’s responsibility.