Secondary Education Student Teaching Internship Calendar Fall 2026
Fall 2026
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| Late August or Early September | START DATE Interns begin when their Cooperating Teacher (CT) returns after summer break. Check with CT to confirm this date. During this term, follow the school/district calendar. |
| September 11 | Internship Timeline Due to UIC This document is due at the end of week 2, therefore this due date may need to be adjusted to account for an earlier or later start date. |
| October 7 | Submit Self-Assessment document to CT and UIC |
| October 16 | MIDTERM Evaluation Due to OFE Hours Log Due to UIC |
| November 25 | Submit finalized Self-Assessment document to CT and UIC |
| December 4 | Last Official Day for intern Hours Log Due to UIC Interns must spend at least 14 weeks with students, and therefore the last day varies based on school/district calendar. The intern may continue until the school/district Winter Break if desired. |
| December 4 | FINAL Documents Due to OFE Required documents: |
Important Notes:
- Intern must take full teaching responsibility for at least 3 weeks.
- Interns work the same hours and days as a contracted teacher.
- Interns must earn a minimum of 450 hours during the full-time quarter.