CT Recruitment and Placement Process
Process
Step 1: AISD CT Pool
Sheet 1: AISD CTs
During Fall semester, AISD starts the recruitment process by sending out their Interest form to all eligible CTs. UT Coordinators may begin reaching out by email to these CTs as well to ensure CTs list UT and preferred university/UT Coordinator.
UT Coordinators review AISD CT Pool Sheet ( Sheet 1. AISD CTs) to claim, request, or release AISD CTs.
Send AISD’s Interest Form to CTs who are not showing in AISD CT Pool to get them added to the CT Pool.
Other Districts
Connect with CTs in other districts according to district procedures as outlined in the district chart.
Step 2: CT Recruitment Tracking
Updated process coming soon.
Step 3: Matchups
Updated process coming soon.
Next Steps
Cooperating Teacher Confirmation Letter
Every teacher with a PDS student placement should receive a placement confirmation letter. Teachers should not be surprised by the student’s arrival.
Below is the confirmation letter template to use for your Interns and Student Teachers. Letters should not be sent until placements have been confirmed with the districts.
It is recommended that the confirmation letter is sent in the body of the email, rather than as an attachment.
Does the CT/placement have the required approval?
AISD, RRISD, and UT Elementary - Approved CT Agreement (principal approval) is all that is needed.
Districts such as Pflugerville, Del Valle, Leander, and Eanes send letters of placement approval. These districts require the student background checks being cleared prior to the CT being approved. Please refer to the district chart for information on the district application process (this is what generates the background check with the district). If you are in doubt, please contact Jenny.
Student Teacher Orientations
Some districts require student teachers to attend a Student Teacher orientation. These orientations are held at the start of the semester and can be found on the PDS calendar once this information is available.