The teaching internship is an integral component of the teacher education program and crucial to the preparation of future teachers. This capstone experience provides classroom opportunities for candidates to develop and demonstrate teacher education outcomes as outlined in the MINEDUC Teacher Professional Standards and the CUR Teacher Education curriculum. The development of a professional teacher is a lifelong process with the teaching internship being the culmination of formal study and the beginning of professional independence.

The main purpose of the teaching internship is to help the candidate to become a successful teacher. The internship will require knowledge, dedication, enthusiasm, and stamina on the teacher intern’s part. It requires encouragement, assistance, trust, and compassion from both the Teacher Mentor and University Supervisor. Open professional communication among the teacher intern, Teacher Mentor, and university supervisor will enhance the field experience. This handbook communicates the policies, procedures, and roles/responsibilities of teacher interns, Teacher Mentors, and university supervisors. The purpose of this handbook is to assist in strengthening the teaching internship experience for all stakeholders.