Student Teaching – University Supervisor Resources
Overview
The University Supervisor is the main advocate for the Student Teacher and provides ongoing support and feedback (both formal and informal) throughout the Student Teaching experience. The University Supervisor works collaboratively with the Cooperating Teacher to support the Student Teacher’s overall professional growth. The University Supervisor previews lesson plans for Formal Observations and gives the Student Teacher feedback prior to and after, each Formal Observation. The University Supervisor is responsible for formal, written evaluations of the Student Teacher’s progress
Note: For some student teaching placements, the cooperating teacher serves as the teacher candidate’s University Supervisor. The role title for these individuals is Cooperating Teacher-Supervisor.
The following resources are applicable to University Supervisors:
Fall Student Teaching- August 26, 2025 - December 5, 2025
Dual Placement Switch- October 13, 2025
Student Teaching Celebration- December 8, 2025
University Supervisor: Payment
Instructions to Register for Stipend Payment
To be paid for your service, please complete the following steps:
- Fill out the University Supervisor, Cooperating Teacher Form. The form is found below...
- Please follow all the steps in the form. If you have any trouble, please email Liz McCreight at emccreight@sju.edu
2025-2026: University Supervisor, Cooperating Teacher-Form
University Supervisor: Observation Forms
Duration of Student Teaching Placement | ||
Fall Student Teaching- August 26, 2025 - December 5, 2025 Dual Placement Switch- October 13, 2025 Student Teaching Celebration- December 8, 2025 | ||
PDE 430 – Pennsylvania Statewide Evaluation Form for Student Professional Knowledge and Practice Framework for Evaluation: Pre-Service Teachers PDF (Guide)
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Complete this form by using the link above. A copy of the form is automatically emailed to the Teacher Candidate. | Complete this form by using the link above. | Submit the assessment to the university using the link above after reaching consensus at three way conference with teacher candidate and cooperating teacher. |
Full Semester | ||
First Student Teaching Classroom Observation Form Submitted By: | First PDE 430 at Mid-Semester By: | One at Mid-Semester By: |
September 19, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | October 10, 2025 |
Second Student Teaching Classroom Observation Form Submitted By: | Second PDE 430 at the End of the Semester By: | Consensus assessment at mid-semester after three way conference with student teacher, cooperating teacher and University Supervisor. |
October 10, 2025 | December 5, 2025 | |
Third Student Teaching Classroom Observation Form Submitted By: |
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November 7, 2025 | ||
Fourth Student Teaching Classroom Observation Form Submitted By: | ||
December 5, 2025 |
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Dual Placements | ||
First 2 classroom observations forms are due during the first half of the semester and final 2 classroom observations forms are due during the second half of the semester. Please follow the schedule above. | For placements in the first seven weeks: One PDE 430 is due close to Mid-Semester By:
| Consensus assessment at mid-semester after three way conference with student teacher, cooperating teacher and mentor only for first 7 week placement by: |
October 10, 2025 | December 5, 2025 | |
For placements in the second seven weeks: One PDE 430 is due close to the end of the Semester By:
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December 5, 2025 | ||
6-week Modified Student Teaching for Special Education (Only) | ||
NONE | First PDE 430 due at the midpoint and the Second PDE 430 is due at the end of the placement. | NONE |
Cooperating Teacher Summative Assessment of Student Teacher Form (CTSAST)
Note: Additional observations may be required for adequate supervision
University Supervisor: Orientation Materials
Co-Teaching Model of Student Teaching
Many school districts are reluctant to release full responsibility to student teachers and prefer the Co-Teaching Model of Student Teaching. Below are important resources to improve classroom instruction by utilizing both the cooperating teacher and the student-teacher for instruction.
*The Academy for Co-Teaching, St. Cloud State University