Attention future teachers!
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Fort Bend ISD offers a robust teacher training program for future teachers who are seeking observation hours or field-based experiences as part of their Educator Preparation Program.
As part of our commitment to supporting future teachers, FBISD works closely with colleges, universities and Alternative Certification Programs to ensure that we provide learning experiences that enrich your journey toward certification and meet the requirements of your program.
We invite you to learn more about our Student Observation programs, which include Field-Based Experiences and Guided Observations.
Additional information about each program is below, as well as instructions on how to apply. Thank you for considering FBISD as a partner in your teacher training!
Field-Based Experiences
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One Student, One Host Teacher
This option is ideal for you if... you need observation & field-based experience hours, and you would like a partnership with one teacher for the duration of your hours.
DESCRIPTION:
- Observation of routines, structures, and instructional delivery for first 6 hours
- Active engagement in the classroom in one or more of the following: small group instruction, tutoring, one-on-one student support, practicing classroom management skills, supporting lead teacher instruction
- Reflection time with the teacher after every 6 hours of either observation or field-based experience
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One Student, Multiple Host Teachers
This option is ideal for you if... your program requires you to work with multiple teachers and/or grade levels to complete your hours.
DESCRIPTION:
- Observation of routines, structures, and instructional delivery for first 3 hours with each teacher.
- Active engagement in the classroom in one or more of the following: small group instruction, tutoring, one-on-one student support, practicing classroom management skills, supporting lead teacher instruction.
- Reflection time with the teacher after every 6 hours of either observation or field-based experience.
Guided Observations
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Observation Only
This program is idea for you if... you need observation hours and are not required to complete field-based experiences with students.
DESCRIPTION:
- Candidates sign up for pre-selected district dates at specified campus for either half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours).
- Candidate schedule for the day includes:
- Pre-brief with district staff to provide learning session about district instructional priorities and classroom look-fors during the observations
- Classroom observations with multiple teachers
- Debrief with district staff to reflect upon observations, answer questions, and plan for implementation of ideas gained from observations
Additional information and how to apply
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Complete the Student Observer Application below to apply for Field-Based Experience Hours and Guided Observations.
After you complete the online application, a member of FBISD's Organizational Development department will contact you to confirm your program requirements and advise you of the next steps. Please do not contact campus principals or teachers directly, as all Student Observers must be processed through Organizational Development and will be required to complete a background check.
Additional Details:
- Summer Observation Applications/ Requests will be available.The application will open in May.
- Fall Observations Applications/ Requests start in September and end around the end of November to provide students and teachers the opportunity to prepare for finals and the end of the semester.
- Spring Observations Applications/ Requests start in January and end in April.
Program Contacts
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Please address all observation requests and questions via email.
If you are a representative from a college, university or Alternative Certification program and would like information about how you can partner with FBISD, please contact Petra Claflin.
