Student Teachers/Observers

Student Teachers & Classroom Observers

Little Elm ISD is proud to partner with local universities and certification programs to provide opportunities for individuals to learn and observe in our classrooms. For more information contact Human Resource Services office at 972-947-9340.

Student Teachers

Little Elm ISD welcomes student teachers during the fall and spring semesters. To request placement, please follow the steps below.  All student teacher requests are handled through Human Resources. Students or representatives should not contact teachers or principals directly.  

1. Student Teacher requests must be made by the university or certification program. The request must include:

• Description of the assignment
• Certification being sought
• Preferences for school or grade level
• Assignment starting and ending dates or total hours required

2. Complete Background Check Form

Classroom Observers

Classroom Observers are individuals looking to observe in our classrooms in order to meet state or university requirements prior to teacher certification course. Little Elm ISD does allow individuals to observe in our classrooms. The available dates for observation are as follows:

• Fall:  September 1 — November 1
• Spring:  January 1 — April 1

1. Classroom observation requests must be made by the university or certification program. The request can be on a letterhead from the university or program submitted by the person seeking placement. The request must include:

• Description of placement needed with specific grade level and/or content requirements
• Preferences for school or grade level
• Placement starting and ending dates or total hours required

2. Complete Background Check Form