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Spring 2026 Student Teaching Calendar

Tuesday
Jan. 20

Student Teaching Orientation
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; MUC 307

Wednesday
Jan. 21

First Day of Student Teaching

Friday
March 13

Last Day of First Placement for PE, Music, Art & Secondary

Monday
March 16

First Day of Second Placement for PE, Music, Art & Secondary

Tuesday
March 17

Grad Gala
TBD, MUC Ballroom

Wednesday
March 18

Grad Gala
TBD, MUC Ballroom

Wednesday
March 18

Graduation Application Deadline

Thursday
March 26

APSU Teacher Job Fair
Noon-2 p.m., MUC Ballroom
(Excused 1/2 day from placement)

Thursday
April 30

Awards & Recognition Ceremony
4-6 p.m., MUC Ballroom

Thursday
May 7

Last Day of Student Teaching

Friday
May 8

Spring Commencement

 

Spring 2026 Evaluation Deadlines

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Evaluation #1

Tuesday, March 24

Evaluation #2

Tuesday, April 14

Evaluation #3

Friday, May 8

Evaluation #4

 

Spring 2026 Practicum Calendar

Thursday, Feb. 12

Practicum Orientation (required)
1-4 p.m.; MUC 307

Friday, Feb. 13

First Day of Practicum Placement

Monday, Feb. 16

School Districts Closed for Presidents Day

Friday, March 6

CMCSS District Day
8 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; CMCSS Central Services South 

 


 

Additional Materials

Clinical Teaching Handbook

NIET Aspiring Teacher Rubric

Professional Dispositions

APSU Lesson Plan Template

TN Code of Ethics

Clinical Teaching Acknowledgment of Risk

Student Teacher and Mentor Teacher Tips