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Lauby Teacher Education Center

Prepare for Student Teaching

Student teaching is the capstone of the teacher education process. It takes place during your final semester at Illinois State.

To start student teaching, you’ll need to complete program requirements, apply (resume draft required), submit unoffical transcripts at a later date after application process, and complete Gateway 1 requirements.

Before You Begin

To student teach, you’ll need to:

  • Complete all major course requirements
  • Participate in clinical experiences
  • Complete all Gateway 1 requirements
  • Know where you will be living during  student teaching 
  • Complete PBA Workshop. Your Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN) is required for application

Timeline at a Glance

  1. 1. Apply for Student Teaching

    When: Fall of Junior Year
    What's Needed: Resume draft

  2. 2. Submit Materials

    When: One Year Before Student Teaching
    What's Needed: Unofficial transcript and updated resume

  3. 3. Prepare to Teach

    When: One Semester Before Student Teaching
    What's Needed: Completed requirements and confirmed placement details

Step 1: Apply for Student Teaching

Apply in the fall of your junior year. A resume draft is required. For transfer students, check with your advisor.

Write your resume

This resume is for student teaching only and is not your final professional resume.

Download Resume Template

Download Sample Resume

Resume Requirements for Student Teaching Application

  • Include your student teaching semester and only information related to student teaching
  • Keep the template’s layout and font
  • 1-2 pages
  • Save as PDF with the proper file name: LastName_FirstName_Resume (Example: Redbird_Reggie_Resume.pdf)

Resume Help

Join the Lauby Teacher Ed Center for a student teaching resume workshop.

Submit an Application

Professional Development Schools
Applications available September 4-15, 2025

Student Teaching Traditional (STT)
Applications available October 2025

Fall 2026 Application

Spring 2027 Application

ECE Online Workforce Program
Yadira Ramirez
Contact to apply.

Step 2: Submit Materials

The year before you start student teaching, you’ll receive an email from TeacherEdCenter to submit an unofficial transcript and updated student teaching resume.

Traditional Fall student teachers will receive an email with instructions for uploading your unofficial ISU transcript and updated resume after Fall '25 grades are posted.

Traditional Spring student teachers will receive an email with instructions for uploading your unofficial ISU transcript and updated resume after Spring '26 grades are posted.

Transfer students transfer transcripts may be needed at a future date. An unofficial PDF transcript is acceptable.

PDS students should have their unofficial ISU transcript and resume ready to upload when they apply. Secondary PDS students will need transfer transcripts ready to upload when they apply.

Get your unofficial transcript

Request from the Registrar’s office

Step 3: Prepare to Teach

The semester before you start student teaching, make sure you prepare and have everything you need.

Check your email

All information related to student teaching will be sent to your Illinois State email.

Get insurance coverage

Make sure you have adequate health and accident coverage.

Learn more about insurance

Update your contact information

You can make changes to your contact information in My.IllinoisState.edu. If you update your information, send us an email and let us know.

Meet with regional coordinators

You’ll meet with the coordinators to discuss the placement process.

Review standards and policies

Take time to learn and understand various guidelines for student teaching.