Student Teacher Handbook & Information

Student Teaching is considered the culmination of a candidate’s preparation to become a teacher. In an accredited public or private school, under the supervision of an experienced, well-qualified, certified teacher, the candidate will have the opportunity to turn theory into practice. With the assistance of the Cooperating Teacher and the College Supervisor, the Student Teacher will have the opportunity to design and teach lessons, assess student learning, manage a classroom, and assume all the responsibilities of a full-time, experienced teacher.

New York State Teacher Exams are subject to change as new revised versions are released. For the most updated information, check the New York Teacher Certification Exams website.

Student Teacher Handbook, Information & Forms
Student Teacher Handbook v5

Sneak Peek at Spring 2025

Student Teacher Handbook Appendices

Includes:

Student Teaching Evaluation Form v3 Sample

This evaluation form, based on the Performance indicators aligned with the Danielson Framework for Teaching, is completed several times over the course of the semester:

  1. Student self-evaluation (form in Taskstream ST/INT DRF);
  2. College Supervisor (form in Taskstream ST/INT DRF after both mid-term and final lesson plans are uploaded);
Cooperating Teacher Feedback Form Observation Rubric (Fillable version for Cooperating Teacher) This evaluation form is completed twice by Cooperating Teacher and returned to the Student Teacher who will upload/attach to Taskstream for College Supervisor.
Additional Required Common Assessments, Evaluations and Rubrics (forms filled out in Taskstream)
Video Taping Parent/Guardian Consent Forms for Field Supervision 

To video record in-person (or online) instruction, a student permission form must be completed and retained by you at school. If you plan to use an online tool (i.e. Swivl) or in any way plan to record your teaching practice for College Supervisor's remote observations, each Parent/Guardian must sign the form before you can video record.

Consent forms for candidates in non-NYCDOE schools:

Lehman User Guides to complete forms with phone:

Student Teaching Attendance/Timesheets (Must be uploaded to Taskstream)

PDF Versions (Can be used online as a fillable PDF or can be downloaded, printed, scanned and uploaded. Must include Cooperating Teacher's signature).

Bilingual and Dual Extension Timesheets:

Clinical Practice Office Hours and EdTech Workshops and Support

Full EdTech and Clinical Practice hours with all workshop dates and office hours

Swivl Workshop (video observation tool)

  • Mondays - Thursdays, September 9 - October 3 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Only one session required. 

Fall 2024 EdTech Workshop (prior registration required):

  • Using Padlet for Student Engagement - Wednesday, October 9 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Using Kahoot and Quizizz for Assessment - Wednesday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Using Canva to Design Engaging Instructional Materials and Activities - Wednesday, October 23 at 4:30 p.m. 

NOTE: You will receive an email from education.services@lehman.cuny.edu with registration link.

Meet with Our Career Advisor for Resume, Cover Letter and Personal Statement Support

Diane Machado, M.A.
Center for Career Exploration and Development
Lehman College, Bronx, NY
diane.machado@lehman.cuny.edu
718-960-8366

Available by appointment.

Career Workshop with Diane Machado, Career Advisor:

  • Resume Writing - Wednesday, November 13 at 4:00 p.m.
  • Cover Letter and Personal Statement - Wednesday, November 20 at 4:00 p.m. 
  • Resume Writing - Tuesday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m. 
  • Cover Letter and Personal Statement - Tuesday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m.

No registration needed. All workshops are via Zoom. Contact education.services@lehman.cuny.edu for Zoom link.

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