Clinical Teaching/Observations

* Due to the Universities surrounding our district, Denton ISD must adhere to deadlines listed below. Failure to comply with district deadlines will result in denial of application *

Clinical Teaching requests for Spring 2026 will be accepted from October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025. 

Clinical Teaching requests for Fall 2026 will be accepted from May 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026. 

Fine Arts Clinical Teaching request for Spring 2026 will be taken between October 1, 2025 - October 25, 2025.  The university coordinator will submit a complete list of clinical teachers through the Fine Arts Clinical Teaching spreadsheet and send to Denton ISD’s Fine Arts Director, Mr. Eddy Russell. The Fine Arts Office will notify Universities of available placements no later than October 31, 2025, contingent upon background clearance from the Human Resources department and completion of paperwork processing.  Final approvals will be provided from HR no later than December 2025.

Fine Arts Clinical Teaching request for Fall 2026 will be taken between April 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026.  The university coordinator will submit a complete list of clinical teachers through the Fine Arts Clinical Teaching spreadsheet and send to Denton ISD’s Fine Arts Director, Mr. Eddy Russell.  The Fine Arts Office will notify Universities of available placements no later than May 30, 2026, this is contingent upon background clearance from the Human Resources department and paperwork processing.  Final approvals will be provided from HR no later than June 28, 2026.

* Early Field Experience, Observers, Interns, Practicum Students*

Early Field Experience, Intern/Practicum and Student Observation Requests for Spring 2026 will be accepted from December 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026. 

Early Field Experience, Intern/Practicum and Student Observation Requests for Fall 2026 will be accepted from May 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026. 

* Group Course Observation Placements Available to TWU and UNT Students Only*

FINE ARTS GROUP COURSE REQUESTS

The requesting Education Preparation Program Coordinator/Supervisor must complete a Fine Arts Campus Approval Request form. Steps to formally request are located on the form.

ALL OTHER GROUP COURSE REQUESTS

The requesting Education Preparation Program Coordinator/Supervisor must complete a Campus Approval Request form. Steps to formally request are located on the form.

Group Course Observation Requests for Spring 2026 will be accepted from December 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026. 

Group Course Observation Requests for Fall 2026 will be accepted from July 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026. 

* Summer Group Course Observations - Offered to TWU Students Only *

Summer Group Course Observation Requests for Summer 2025-2026 will be accepted from January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026.  

* Counseling, Social Work Internship, and Co-leading Observation Requests *

Step 1: 

A meeting must be requested with Rebekah De Peo-Christner, the Coordinator of Social & Emotional Learning, or Lynn Charles, the Coordinator of Social Services to begin the process of requesting counseling or social work internship, practicum, or observation. Please visit their webpage for more specific information.

Step 2: 

After the interview with the Coordinator of Social & Emotional Learning or the Coordinator of Social Services, please refer to the application process below and complete steps 1-3.

* This Includes Interns, Practicum Students, and Observer Requests *

Step 1: 

The potential library intern and/or university supervisor will contact the Denton ISD Library Coordinator, who will be responsible for arranging and requesting internships, practicums, and observations.

Step 2: 

After contacting the Library Coordinator, please refer to the Student Teaching/Observations page to complete your background application and continue the process as mentioned in Phase 1 - Phase 3.