Student Teaching and Departmental Internships

Step 1: Have your EPP make a formal request
Your Educator Preparation Program (EPP) contact must reach out to Kim Chatman by completing and submitting the EPP Student Teacher Intern Information form. Please note that if a student submits an application without this formal request from the EPP, it will not be processed.

Step 2: Complete the Garland ISD online application
All students/interns must complete the GISD Student Teacher Online Application. 

Step 3: Get your fingerprint-based background check
Complete the fingerprint-based background check form. Students will receive an email from IDENTOGO (nobody@uemail.identogo.com) with appointment scheduling instructions. If you do not receive this email within 3 days and have checked your spam filters, please email Kim Chatman. 

Step 4: Take your ID Badge photo and have it processed
Please email your headshot to Kim Chatman.This photo must be taken with a solid background, full-face view (nothing below the shoulders), and professional-looking (but can be taken yourself).

Step 5: Wait to be placed and attend Student-Teacher orientation
Preferences and special requests are honored based on availability.If a placement is made, students must attend a mandatory orientation.

Classroom Observations

We take observation requests during specific times of the year:

Submit an application

Step 1: Go to our job portal
Navigate to our Recruiting and Hiring portal to make a request

Step 2: Find the observation listing
Go to Job Listings and select the entry titled "Classroom Observation" on the lefthand vacancies menu.

Step 3: Fill out an application
Find and select the "Apply" button and complete the application. Submit when you are finished.

Step 4: Submit and wait for verification
After your application is submitted, you should receive a verification letter. It should arrive within 3 business days of the observation period or submission of a background check.

When you've submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please note that a new application will be required each semester.

Observing on campus

Once you have a verification letter, contact the campus principal to request observation permission. You can begin observations once the principal has given you permission.

Please be sure to sign in and out at the campus office for each visit and wear your visitor badge while you are on campus.