Image of Student Teaching Program Logo   Image Link to About Us Page Image Link to How to Apply Page Image Link to Events Page Image Link to Helpful Resources Page Image Link to FAQ Page Image Link to CPS Links & Forms

Welcome to the Chicago Public Schools Student Teaching Program!
The CPS Student Teaching Program is designed to attract outstanding
pre-service teachers by offering a unique urban teaching experience,
support, and guidance through the final phases of the traditional teacher
certification program. We are excited you are interested in learning more
about our innovative and progressive urban school district

Attention Student Teacher Applicants
We welcome your interest in our program.
In order to apply to student teach in the CPS, your
college or university must have a partnership with
us. If you are unsure as to whether your college or
university is a CPS partner, please email us at
studentteach@cps.k12.il.us.

Spring 2012 Semester Student Teacher Registration
(Student Teaching January – June 2012)

Registration is now CLOSED. The CPS is no
longer accepting registration submissions
for our spring 2012 semester (January – June).

FALL 2012 Semester Registration
(Student Teaching August – December 2012)
Fall Registration will begin April 1, 2012.
Please visit our How to Apply tab for
step-by-step instructions on the
CPS Student Teacher Registration
Process.

Student Teacher Registration Link

Attention Field Experience Candidates (Pre-Clinical Students, Observers, Practicum Students)
For students wishing to complete field experience within the CPS, please download the Field Experience Registration Guide for clearance procedures. Field Experience is NOT student teaching. Field Experience refers to students completing observations, pre-clinical hours, practicum experiences and pre-student teaching hours. Registration for CPS Field Experience is year-round. Once you have reviewed the registration guide, please proceed to the Field Experience Registration Page to begin your clearance process.

School Counseling Intern Applicants
Please email counselorintern@cps.k12.il.us for more information.

Attention College and University Representatives
In order for students to complete student teaching or internships in the Chicago Public Schools, we must have a partnership with your college or university. For more information on this process, please email Leslie Ackerman, Student Teacher Program Manager, at studentteach@cps.k12.il.us.

Clinical Interns
Clinical interns include the following categories: Social Work, School Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Interns. For more information about completing your clinical internship in CPS, please visit the Office of Special Education and Supports clinical internship page.

School Counseling Interns
Internship candidates should utilize the documents below to learn more about the CPS School Counseling Practicum/Internship Program.
School Counseling Intership Candidtate Flier
School Counselor Practicum/Intership Program Quick Guide
CPS School Counselor Practicum/Intership Clearance Packet

CPS School Counselors interested in supervising a school counselor intern should utilize the below guide and application.
School Counselor Intern Supervisor Flier
School Counselor Intern Supervisor Application

Legal Statement (Title IX): It is the policy of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or sex. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the regulations promulgated thereunder concerning sex discrimination should be referred to the Title IX Officer, Chicago Public Schools, 125 S. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois 60603, 773-553-2688 (TTY-773-553-2699).
 




Send Feedback to the HR Web Team
Terms of Use and Restrictions © 2010 CPS Human Capital