III. F. Student Teachers

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Student-teacher arrangements between colleges and universities, and cooperating teachers and principals, shall be made only upon authorization of the superintendent.

The development and/or expansion of student-teaching programs is important to the West Warwick School System as a means of attracting and retaining high caliber personnel and is therefore encouraged.

The length of time a student teacher trains, and the procedures governing that training may vary with the colleges and universities where the undergraduate work is being completed. The authority to accept or reject the established procedures of the teacher-training institution and consequently accept or reject the training student may rest with the superintendent.

Any such action may be reported to the school committee in an appropriate monthly report of the superintendent.

Policy adopted: 4/23/81