CLASSROOM OBSERVATION PROCEDURES (for University/College Students)

University/college students aged 18 or older who wish to fulfill a university or college classroom observation requirement are welcome to do so as community members. University/college students wanting to conduct observation hours must complete the online volunteer application on the School Management Volunteer System and follow the steps below. Please note that the Teacher Development and Support Branch does NOT have access to the School Volunteer Management System or have the authority to approve classroom observations.

1. Identify the school and obtain approval from principal of the school site before submitting volunteer application
2. Apply as a LAUSD Community Member in the https://volunteerapp.lausd.net/ portal.
3. Complete the application and electronically sign both the Volunteer Commitment Form and Liability Waiver Form. We have provided a LAUSD Volunteer Application Job Aid for you to follow. Note, that the registration process will initially indicate “parent.”
4. Provide proof of recent TB clearance, including screening or negative test result to the principal or school designee. The school site will not begin processing the form until this is completed.
5. The principal or designee and the Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement (FACE) will review the application (allow two to three weeks)
6. Once both the school and FACE and the application is approved, the student will receive an email with a temporary badge. Reminder: No person may volunteer until all necessary clearances are verified by the school site principal and FACE.
7. Students may contact the school to schedule observation hours.

If you have any questions regarding the processing of the volunteer application, you may contact the FACE Office at 213-481-3350.

STUDENT TEACHERS   

Practicum placements provide university/college (IHE) students (candidates) with experiences that meet IHE requirements and introduce them to essential facets of the profession in the educational setting under the guidance of experienced host teachers.

Before a placement as a student teacher or practicum student can begin, the IHE must have an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

Interested in completing your field experience in LAUSD?

• Work with your University Program to get placed in a classroom for Student Teaching.
• The University Liaison sends a roster of student teachers to Los Angeles Unified.  For a link to the form, email TDAS@lausd.net.
• Upon confirmation of placement and clearance by the Teacher Development and Support Branch, complete the application for Los Angeles Unified Single Sign-On using the Directions for Student Teachers
• Register for the Student Teacher Schoology Course: For the course code, email TDAS@lausd.net.
• Submit the Acknowledgment of District Policies and Procedures Form
• Attend the Student Teacher Orientation
• Attend the Student Teacher Information Session - How to Apply to Los Angeles Unified (optional) 

Visit the TeachinLA website to apply for a teaching position in LAUSD.