CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Student teaching, internships and clinical work
All professional education programs at UW-Whitewater include a variety of clinical experiences in schools and other agencies.
These experiences provide teacher candidates with opportunities to complement their academic preparation with real world application under the guidance of expert university and field professionals. Researchers have found that clinical experiences, especially student teaching, are instrumental in setting the stage for careers that are personally fulfilling, professionally rewarding, and make a positive impact on the students our future teachers will serve.
Planning for clinical experiences starts with students mapping out their classes in advising and working with their program coordinators on details for their placements. The Office of Clinical Experiences works with the different programs and our partner institutions to create placements, ensure all learning goals are communicated, and to coordinate documentation for licensure.
Student teaching
Student teaching is the final activity before teacher candidates earn their degree and license. To prepare for this, all teacher candidates should be working with their advisors and program coordinators to meet all requirements on time.
Teacher Candidates can also apply for Internships while student teaching. Interns earn a small stipend and teach up to 50% of their day as a certified teacher would.
Important, mandatory dates for teacher candidates wanting to student teach in:
Spring 2026
- Orientation Meeting - April 22, 2025 5:00-7:00PM or April 23, 2025, 4:00-6:00PM (You only need to attend one.)
- Required Tests for Licensure must be passed by October 1, 2025
- Send-Off Meeting - January 9, 2026, 9:00AM-11:00AM
- Expected Window of Student Teaching Time - January 19, 2026 to June 12, 2026 (Exact dates may vary.)
Fall 2026
- Orientation Meeting - November 17, 2025, 3:00-5:00PM or November 18, 2025, 4:00-6:00PM (You only need to attend one.)
- Required Tests for Licensure must be passed by March 1, 2026
- Send-Off Meeting - August 14, 2026, 9:00-11:00 AM
- Expected Window of Student Teaching Time - August 24, 2026 to January 22, 2027 (Exact dates may vary.)
Fall 2027
- Orientation Meeting - November 17, 2026, 4:00-6:00PM or November 18, 2026, 3:00-5:00PM (You only need to attend one.)
- Requirements for Student Teaching must be completed by March 1, 2027
- Send-Off Meeting - August 13, 2027, 9:00-11:00 AM
- Expected Window of Student Teaching Time - August 23, 2026 to January 21, 2028 (Exact dates may vary.)
Teacher Internship Program
Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
If you view yourself as confident, energetic, and creative and view teaching as a wonderfully challenging adventure, you may qualify for an exciting opportunity to fulfill your student teaching requirement by serving as a Teacher Intern during the semester designated on your licensure plan for student teaching. Individuals selected carry out their teaching under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a university supervisor, as in student teaching, but generally assume more responsibility than student teachers. Prospective employers may view a Teacher Intern as a more valuable pre-service experience than student teaching.
School districts are charged $5000 per semester per intern. The Teacher Intern is paid a stipend of $4500, based on full-time field participation (50% teaching/50% study, observation, planning). Benefits are not included. Of the remaining $500, $225 is shared by the cooperating teacher and intern to attend a workshop or conference, or to purchase software or books for the classroom, and $225 is applied toward Teacher Internship Program expenses. Interns register and pay for 12 university credits, which fulfill the student teaching requirement for teacher certification. Additional costs are listed under Additional Steps and Information for UW-W Internship Candidates (#11 & #12).
Selection Criteria for Intern Candidates:
The admission of students to the Teacher Internship Program is based on:
- Evidence of teaching potential and professional commitment
- Strong Academic Record
- Admission to the College of Education & Professional Studies
Requirements before Applying:
You must have either:
- Passed Praxis II (if a program requirement), or have 3.0 GPA in your content area.
Special Requirements:
- Special Education majors must obtain permission from the Special Education Department BEFORE applying.
- Early Childhood Education majors must obtain permission from the ECE program BEFORE Applying.
- Email your program coordiantor to request permission
Review the Internship Process for specific informaiton
Application Materials:
- All application materials must be complete and submitted by the deadline. If you encounter problems with the website, please contact Jill Gerber.
Teacher Internship Program Process Overview
How to Apply for your Intern License (Required after you have accepted an internship)
Deadlines
- Fall 2026 Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
- Spring 2027 Applicaton Deadline: October 1, 2026
Important Note:
Many school districts begin interviewing for Fall internships as early as April and Spring Internships in early October.
Don’t miss out! Submit your completed application on time to be considered.
Contact for Questions or Help:
Jill Gerber
Data and Special Programs Assistant
Winther Hall 2003
262.472.1123
gerberj@uww.edu
Internship Application Materials
Spring 2027 (due October 1, 2026) and Fall 2026 (due March 1, 2026)
1. Teacher Internship Application Form [PDF]»
2. ONE (1) UWW Faculty completed Reference Form [PDF] »
- Applicants MUST have one reference from a UWW faculty member
- Most students will submit three to five references. If you reference has not observed you with students/children, the reference should submit a Letter of Recommendation in lieu of the reference form.
- Reference may complete the Reference Form online, print, sign and email to gerberj@uww.edu.
3. FERPA
- Submit a completed FERPA form to the Office of Clinical Experiences
- For help in completing the FERPA review the Internship PowerPoint material (Page 10)
- FERPA gives OCE permission to share your application materials with school.
4. Teacher Internship Clearance Form [PDF]
- Must be signed by Subject Area Coordinator (listed at bottom of the form).
5. Resume
Important Instructions:
- Complete all forms online, save them to your computer, and use Adobe Reader to fill out and save.
- To download forms
- PC:Right-click the link and choose "Save As."
- Mac: Control-click the link and choose "Download Linked File."
- You can download a free copy of Adobe Reader from the Adobe Reader Homepage.
Submission:
Scan and email all completed application materials to: Jill Gerber - gerberj@uww.edu
Handbook-OCE
Have general questions or need to submit paperwork or evaluations?
clinicalexperiences@uww.edu
Contact Us
- Data & Special Programs Assistant, Office of Clincial Experiences - Observation & Participation
- International Student Teaching
- Internships
- Director, Office of Clincial Experiences - Placements
- CBC disclosures
- Qualifications for student teaching
- Communications with PreK-12 districts