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 WMU background check procedures to learn the process for completing a background check in your assigned district.

For certification information, visit Teacher and Administrator certification. The Michigan Department of Education has an approved list of adult/child CPR and first aid providers.For additional questions contact The Department of Teacher and Administrator Certification at (269) 387-3473 or Laura Ciccantell.

Final internship policies and requirements

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

Policies and requirements
Placement process

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

Placement process
Seminar

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

Seminar