Student Teaching Application

First, please verify you are in the Teacher Education Student Portal by doing the following:

Go to weber.edu and click your portrait (circle) in the top right of the screen
Log in to your Weber account and the two factor DUO authentication
You will be redirected to eWeber
In the “Search for Portal Apps….” area, type Teacher Education Student Portal
Results will show a box called Teacher Education Student Portal
Save to your eWeber portal favorites by pushing the favorite option with the star
If you are in the system, you will see your program listed as a purple underlined link
If you do not see a program listed, add your information by pushing Start Another Application button in purple and add your information. (NOTE: do this action ONLY if you do not see an active program listing under the “Your Applications” area or you will duplicate your account)

Next, choose your Teacher Education program below and complete the requested student teaching application items as electronic files on your computer. PDF tools are acceptable for signatures. Links to forms and information are found in purple in each section.

Undergraduate Elementary and Special Education Teacher Candidates

1. Provide verification of a USBE background clearance:

Go to myuen.org and register for an account if you do not already have one
Go to your personal page and select the CACTUS link (bottom middle)
Verify birthdate and SSN
Select Verify Me
Check personal information
Select Application Status
Save a screenshot of the Application Status Tab

WSU Teacher Education programs require USBE clearance. If you do not have USBE background clearance, apply using this link > USBE Background Clearance Information

Autobiography – Upload a document no more than one page – no resumes please. Examples of content: personal interests, personal experience in the education program, why you chose to be a teacher, etc.
Attestation Form - Sign and upload the form
ESL Form – ESL students only, provide a signed copy by Dr. David Byrd, davidbyrd@weber.edu, 801-626-7412, ED 322
Submit the completed forms as a file upload from your computer to the Teacher Education Student Portal application under the File Manager tab.
Email Michelle Checkman – mcheckman@weber.edu to make an appointment to meet with the Student Teaching Coordinator, Dwayne Hansen, to discuss your student teaching placement.
Student Teaching Guidebook – All teacher candidates should read and be familiar with requirements and policies in the guidebook prior to their meetingwith the Student Teaching Coordinator.

Undergraduate Secondary Education Teacher Candidates

1. Provide verification of a USBE background clearance:

Go to myuen.org and register for an account if you do not already have one
Go to your personal page and select the CACTUS link (bottom middle)
Verify birthdate and SSN
Select “verify me” Check personal information
Select Application Status
Save a screenshot of the Application Status Tab

WSU Teacher Education programs require USBE clearance. If you do not have USBE background clearance, apply using this link > USBE Background Clearance Information

2. Autobiography – Upload a document no more than one page – no resumes please. Examples of content: personal interests, personal experience in the education program, why you chose to be a teacher, etc.

3. Undergraduate Secondary Verification Form - provide a signed copy from your major and minor department advisor(s).

4. Attestation Form - Sign and upload the form

5. Submit the completed forms uploaded from your computer to the Teacher Education Student Portal application under the File Manager tab.

6. Email Michelle Checkman – mcheckman@weber.edu to make an appointment to meet with the Student Teaching Coordinator, Dwayne Hansen, to discuss your student teaching placement.

7. Student Teaching Guidebook – All teacher candidates should read and be familiar with requirements and policies in the guidebook prior to their meeting with the Student Teaching Coordinator.

Graduate Certificate Teacher Candidates – GCT Program

1. Provide verification of a USBE background clearance:

Go to myuen.org and register for an account if you do not already have one
Go to your personal page and select the CACTUS link (bottom middle)
Verify birthdate and SSN
Select “verify me”
Check personal information
Select Application Status
Save a screenshot of the Application Status Tab

WSU Teacher Education programs require USBE clearance. If you do not have USBE background clearance, apply using this link > USBE Background Clearance Information

3. Graduate Certificate (GCT) Students Verification Form - Provide a signed copy from the GCT Director, Dr. Penee Stewart, pstewart@weber.edu, 801-626-7410, ED 222

a. All GCT students need to complete the requirements for a professional endorsement in their content area.

4. Attestation Form - Sign and upload the form

5. Submit the completed forms uploaded from your computer to the Teacher Education Student Portal application under the File Manager tab.

6. Email Michelle Checkman – mcheckman@weber.edu to make an appointment to meet with the Student Teaching Coordinator, Dwayne Hansen, to discuss your student teaching placement.

7. Student Teaching Guidebook – All teacher candidates should read and be familiar with requirements and policies in the guidebook prior to their meeting with the Student Teaching Coordinator.

All Teacher Candidates-

Please contact Teacher Education Advisement for specific questions about current testing and licensing requirements for their program.

Contact information link >> Teacher Education Advisement

Utah Educator Licensing

Praxis Information

PPAT – Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers