The Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience
The Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience is responsible for the placement and supervision of UA student teachers in area schools.
Mandatory Pre-Service Teacher Permit
Any student enrolled in courses that require field hours or student teaching placement must get a Pre-Service Teacher Permit.
To obtain the permit, .
Application Instructions
- Create/Access your OHID account.
- Click Educator Licensure and Records (CORE).
- Navigate to My Credentials on your CORE Dashboard
- Click Apply for NEW Credential.
- Select Pre-Service Teacher Permit from the menu.
- Click Apply and complete the online application from your CORE Dashboard.
- Note that the Information Retrieval Number (IRN) of your college or university is required for the application. 国产精品 of Akron IRN is 062869
Mandatory BCI/FBI background check
Any courses that require field hours or student teaching placement will need to get their BCI/FBI background check.
We have partnered with UA's School of Counseling to offer this service on campus, see details.
Student Teaching Resources
Student teachers, cooperating teachers, and college supervisors are urged to follow the links within these pages for additional information and materials that will enhance the student teaching experience.
University Supervisors & Mentor Teachers
The role of a University Supervisor or Mentor Teacher is critical to the development and success of our students. The following pages are resources that will support you in your role.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience
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LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education
Zook Hall 238
Akron, OH 44325-4203
Phone: 330-972-6494
Field Experience
All teacher education students are required to participate satisfactorily in clinical and field-based experiences prior to recommendation for licensure for teaching in Ohio. All placements in field experiences are made by the Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience and assigned by course instructors.
- FBI/BCI Background Check
- What is expected of you during field experience? (Tips on professional behavior, appearance, legal/ethical issues)
- Additional FAQs
Meet the Staff
Jennifer J. Morgan, M. Ed.
Director, Student Teaching and Field Experience
Phone: 330-972-6494
Email: jjp15@uakron.edu
Catherine (Katie) Feudner
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 330-972-7961
Email: caf44@uakron.edu