Secondary Education Student Teaching Internship Calendar Fall 2026

Fall 2026

DatesActivity
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.
It is the responsibility of the intern to know and follow the schedule(s) of the particular school/district to which they have been assigned. Interns do not follow WWU’s schedule with respect to holidays, breaks, etc.

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 7Submit Self-Assessment document to CT and UIC
October 16

MIDTERM Evaluation Due to OFE
Midterm conferences should occur October 12-16 

Hours Log Due to UIC
Log all hours through October 16 in the WWU Hours Log and submit proof to UIC

November 25Submit finalized Self-Assessment document to CT and UIC
December 4

Last Official Day for intern

Hours Log Due to UIC
Log all hours through December 4 in WWU Hours Log and submit proof 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
Final evaluation conferences should occur November 30-December 4 

Required documents:
  Final Evaluation, signed by intern and UIC
  Self-Assessment
  PGP, signed by intern and UIC

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.