Alternative Certification Program Student Teaching Application Process Should you choose not to seek an employed position, or you are not able to find a position, you may opt to complete an unpaid student teaching practicum. You will be required to student teach for one full semester, which will constitute your internship. This will be a full day, five days per week commitment. The AC Program staff will determine placement but every attempt will be made to place you for student teaching at the district of your choice. Deadline for making application for the spring semester is October 15 and placement for the fall semester is April 1. NOTE: Students in the Navarro cohort group are only eligible to student teach during the spring semester. Listed below are the requirements for student teaching (1 & 2 must be completed prior to making application):        1 .Full admission to the AC program.        2. Passing scores on TExES/ExCET content exam.        3. 30 hours of observation in an EC-12 classroom. (Documentation submitted to AC office)        4. Below are listed the minimum course requirements that must be completed prior to student            teaching. It is recommended that you complete as many courses as possible prior to student            teaching to ensure a successful experience plus ensure completion of program requirements in            a timely manner. A 2.5 GPA with nothing less than a “C” is required for all completed            professional development coursework. NOTE: The Navarro cohort group must have completed all course work and workshops except those required during the spring semester as outlined on their certification plan. EC-6 4-8 6-12, 8-12 or All Level Special Education ELED 514 ELED 514 SED 514 SED 514 PSY 500 PSY 500 PSY 500 PSY 500 RDG 515 RDG 515 or SED 517 RDG 515 or SED 517 RDG 515 or SED 517 - - - SPED 520 - - - SPED 524 To apply for student teaching, please submit the following documents with the following information.         1.  Completed application. Click HERE to view, complete and print the application.        2.  Autobiography. Click HERE to view and print instructions.        3.  Signed intern commitment contract. Click HERE to view, complete and print contract.        4.  Completed Criminal History Check. Click HERE to view, complete and print form. Mail to: Alternative Certification Program       OR        Deliver to: Robert Nottingham                TAMU-Commerce                                                                 Alternative Certification                P O Box 3011                                                                         Commerce Campus                Commerce, TX 75429-3011                                                   Education North #202