You should plan for the PDS experience early in your academic career since both semesters of your senior year are off campus. The academic requirements are often the same as the traditional program; however, you are encouraged to consult with a program advisor about any specific requirements for the PDS program. Application is made during your junior year. Notification will be sent prior to advanced registration as to your application status.
Below are the requirements to participate in a PDS:
View the PDS internships available for Early Childhood Education majors.
Applications will be accepted from October 15 through November 15. Students wishing to apply for the Early Childhood PDS program should
Below are the requirements to participate in a PDS:
An alternative to the PDS program is the traditional student teaching model. For more information,
Select your top three PDS sites by priority (1 for first choice; 2 for second choice; 3 for third choice). In the event that there are more students choosing a particular PDS site than there are spaces available, a lottery will be conducted to determine the participants. For those students not chosen by lottery for their first choice, their second choice will then be offered. If the student's second choice is not available, the student's third choice will be offered.
Every attempt is made to place a student at his or her first choice of location. Occasionally a PDS site fills to capacity and a student is placed in an alternate location. There is no guarantee that all students' first choices will be available.
View the PDS internships available for Elementary Education majors.
The application period for Fall 2008-Spring 2009 PDS placement is closed.
View the PDS internships available for Middle Level Education Majors.
If after reading the Handbook for the Middle Level PDS you are serious about applying, with three dates and times that you can tour either Bloomington Junior High or Tri-Valley Middle School. The tour will answer questions and act as an interview for the program.
Every attempt is made to place a student at his or her first choice of location. Occasionally a PDS site fills to capacity and a student is placed in an alternate location. There is no guarantee that all students' first choices will be available.
View the PDS internships available for Secondary Education Majors.
The application period for Fall 2008-Spring 2009 PDS placement is closed.