Student Teacher Visitation Day Protocol

Before Visitation Day

• Contact cooperating teacher by letter and/or phone. Introduce yourself and plan your visit.
• Prepare a list of personal goals for your student teaching experience.
• Determine location of school.
• Prepare a list of questions to ask during Visitation Day.
• Remember, positive public relations are essential for success.

• Dress professionally.
• Arrive on time.
• Think before you speak.
• Introduce yourself to your cooperating teacher.
  (Anticipate being introduced to the building administrator(s), office personnel, etc.)
• Observe classroom behavior management techniques used by your cooperating teacher.
• Interact, in some way, with students.
• Acquire necessary teaching and school-related information:
  - Teacher?s guides/textbooks
  - Student handbook
  - Building handbook
  - Daily schedule
  - School calendar
  - Curriculum guides
  - Fire drill plan
  - Tornado drill plan
  - Universal precautions
• Ask about lesson plans and anticipated student teaching schedule.
• Locate media center, restroom, supply area, lunchroom, health office, etc.

After Visitation Day

• Write a letter or note to the cooperating teacher thanking her/him for taking time to talk with you.
• Contact the University supervisor about the goals and expectations. Discuss how to combine requirements of the cooperating teacher and the program area/University supervisor.