Field Experience
It is the mission of the iteachTEXAS program to meet the needs of individuals who have a desire to become highly effective administrators, while also meeting the needs of school districts to obtain highly qualified candidates.
The Field Experience is an important time in the life of a principal. It is critical, challenging and rewarding to all involved, as it is a time of great professional growth. This experience typically has a lasting effect upon an administrator’s outlook toward education and therefore greatly affects future generations of students. We offer two options for completion of the Field Experience:
Option 1
Internship
This route is designed for candidates who will be employed as an assistant principal or principal with a TEA recognized school during the internship phase over two semesters. If you elect this option you may apply for a Probationary Principal Certificate upon obtaining a campus administrator position. You will also need to participate in a personal payment plan. |
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Option 2
Clinical Teaching
This route is designed for candidates who will not be employed as an assistant principal or principal during the Field Experience but will have authorized release time by their hiring district to participate in the Internship during one semester. If you elect this option, a completed Statement of Eligibility must be provided to iteachTEXAS from the district. The district commitment will be considered by the Review Committee to determine appropriateness of field experience. The 160 hours of the Internship may be acquired through observation of various aspects of the principal's responsibilities. The required 160 hours may be acquired in the following areas:
24 Hours (15%) night/weekend extracurricular activities
52 Hours (33%) summer duties
83 Hours (52%) school day activities – can be accomplished during lunch/conference |