College of Education policy requires that all candidates undergo a criminal background check before a field experience can begin. A fingerprint card, documents, and fees needed for the report should be submitted to the Office of Field Experiences and Licensure, COE Room 262 or 263, six weeks prior to the first day of the semester for EDU 220 and 220L, and EDSP 204. All other field experiences are subject to additional criminal background requirements including no break in attendance of a year or more and as per the education program and application requirements. Please note that background checks are considered current for 2 year from the date of the Department of Justice's report. A background check must be current for the entire semester of the field experience. If a report will expire before the end of the semester a new one will need to be completed prior to the beginning of the semester.
Fingerprint & Background Check Information has the most updated procedures and information.
For questions, please contact Traci Sgrignoli, Director of Field Experiences and Licensure, at 406-657-1670 or Nicole Bookheimer, Field Experiences and Licensure Technician, at 406-657-2293.
Teacher Work Sample Example
Please note that these are just examples and all work on the Teacher Work Sample must be completed in Tevera
TWS and Observation Paperwork Deadlines:
- These deadlines will be dependent on the school district calendar and the conclusion of placement hours.
Mandatory Seminars for Fall 2025 Student Teachers
First Fall Semester 2025 Seminar
TBD
Second Fall Semester 2025 Seminar
TBD
All spring Student Teachers working within 250 miles are required to attend (one letter grade will be deducted if not in attendance). For students outside of the 250 mile radius there will be a live virtual option and attendance is also required and if not in attendance the same penalty will apply.
Dress professionally, and bring copies of your resume.
Be ready for mini interviews and networking with school districts!
Questions? Contact Traci at traci.sgrignoli@msubillings.edu or Nicole at nicolebookheimer@msubillings.edu
Student Teaching Application Workshops
Spring 2026 Student Teaching
Students applying to student teach Spring 2026 must attend ONE of the Student Teaching Application Workshops. Attendance is required in order to be eligible to Student Teach.
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When & Where
What to Bring
- Laptop if available.
Questions? Contact:
Traci Sgrignoli, Director of Field Experiences and Licensure
Student Teaching Eligibility Requirements
- Admission to the Teacher Education Program
- Meet or exceed all GPA requirements (2.65 GPA or higher in teaching major(s), minor(s), and overall with no grade below a C)
- All students must obtain a new, federal criminal background report (CBR) for student teaching; a new fingerprint card, fees, and documents are to be submitted at the time an application for student teaching is submitted. Review and complete the Federal Criminal Background Check process.
- Completion of all required coursework (except one class with permission from your advisor) by the beginning of the student teaching semester.
Questions? Contact:
Traci Sgrignoli, Director of Field Experiences and Licensure
or
Nicole Bookheimer, Field Experiences and Licensure Technician
Student Teaching Application
Application completed through Tevera. Any questions, please contact Nicole Bookheimer in COE 263.
SPRING 2026 STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION DUE Tuesday September 30, 2025 by 4pm. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
If you need help calculating your grade point average, please refer to the GPA Calculator.
