Overview
Student teachers play an important role in supporting instruction and classroom activities. To ensure student data privacy, system integrity, and consistent academic records, access to district systems for student teachers is intentionally limited.
Access Scope for Student Teachers
Student teachers are provided access that supports instructional collaboration and classroom engagement. This may include:
- District email and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams)
- View-only access to class materials and resources
- Participation in instructional platforms as assigned by the supervising teacher
Restricted Administrative Functions
Student teachers do not have access to perform administrative or record-altering actions in district systems. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Editing or submitting grades
- Taking or modifying official attendance
- Creating or modifying report cards or progress reports
- Accessing cumulative student records
- Making scheduling, enrollment, or discipline changes
While student teachers do not have their own account in the gradebook, attendance and grades are an important part of the student teaching experience. Please work with your cooperating teacher to complete these tasks with their guidance and support.
Supervising Teacher Responsibilities
The supervising teacher is responsible for:
- Entering and maintaining accurate grades and attendance
- Ensuring compliance with district expectations and legal requirements
- Monitoring and guiding appropriate system use by the student teacher
If instructional support is needed (e.g., preparing materials, drafting assessments, or reviewing student work), this should occur under the supervision of the assigned teacher.
Temporary and Role-Based Access
Student teacher accounts are:
- Time-limited to the duration of the placement
- Role-based, reflecting instructional support rather than official recordkeeping
- Reviewed and removed at the conclusion of the assignment
Questions or Exceptions
If there are questions about appropriate access or instructional needs that may require additional support, supervising teachers should contact their principal for guidance.