Student Teacher Placement

OVERVIEW

Atlanta Public School System works diligently to ensure that the student teaching program is a rewarding experience for all parties involved. It is important to build upon the relationships with our college/university partners and identify ways to continuously improve the K-12 field experience program.

In an effort to manage the school sites and the number of requests that are made within our school district, Atlanta Public Schools requires that all requests come directly from the college/university field experience supervisor to the APS Human Resources Talent Management Recruiter-who serves as the district liaison for field experience/student teacher placements.

Requests must be submitted to Rita McGlothin at [email protected] or [email protected]. Prior to accepting and approving any request, our office must have a signed MOU or Memorandum of Understanding on file from the college or university. Additionally, all external field placement candidates must be properly on-boarded (fingerprinted/clear background check) through the Office of Safety and Security-Atlanta Public Schools Police Department*.

Fall placement requests are due by April 1st. Spring placement requests are due by November 1st. This process applies to all request types including but not limited to: field observations, practicums, counseling internships, speech pathologist placements, and student teaching for APS employees and external candidates. Requests should not be submitted directly to APS principals or their staff. Principals who receive direct requests from students or universities should refer interested parties to Rita McGlothin at the aforementioned email or via office line at 404-802-2387.