Final internship

Learn what to do after you are placed in a school, read the Initial Responsibilities section of our teacher candidate checklist.

Note: Teacher candidates in the final internship cannot start in the classroom until the Office of Clinical Experiences has a sub permit on file. 

Background checks

See 51福利社 background check procedures to learn the process for completing a background check in your assigned district. 

How to get certified

Please review Michigan certification requirements for your (i.e., the ). If you have any additional certification-related questions, please contact the Office of Teacher and Administrator Certification at (269) 387-3473 or @email.

Internship handbook

Learn about attendance, substitute teaching, early release and other university policies in place during your internship.

Learn about the process for placing teacher candidates in a school.

Learn about the seminar all teacher candidates take during their internship.