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Student Teaching in Montgomery County Public Schools 

Are you considering the possibility of student teaching with Montgomery County Public Schools?  If so, you have made a wise choice.  The Department of Professional Learning believes that college/university interns make a direct, positive contribution to education and that we have a professional responsibility to participate in the effective preparation of new educators.  Montgomery County Public Schools is dedicated to contributing excellence to future educators by offering quality teaching experiences to over 300 college/university interns annually. Student teaching is considered to be the single most important experience in a teacher preparation program.   By working together, we hope to nurture the professional growth of college/university interns, support the continued professional development of intern supervisors, provide for quality learning experiences for the children in our school, and strengthen our partnerships with higher education institutions.

All arrangements to accept student teachers are made through the Division of Equity & Organizational Learning in conjunction with the College and University placement offices.  In order to meet the needs of the many Colleges/Universities, a student teacher placement request (MCPS Form 440-12) and all associated documents must be sent to the Division of Equity & Organizational Learning by: June 1 - Fall semester internship; October 1 - Spring semester internship; and April 1 - Summer semester internship.

The links below provide more information regarding the requirements and procedures involved in college/university intern placements with Montgomery County Public Schools.