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Directions for submission of this application. - Please read through these instructions completely, then proceed to complete the online application.
- The following items need to be submitted by postal mail following submission of your online application.
- A typed autobiography or candidate statement (2-3 pages) that will serve as your introduction to the host school. Summarize your background, interests, special talents, travel and work experiences, leadership positions, honors received, and aspects of your life that would help the people you will be working with know who you are. Include activities you would be willing to assist with in the school. A picture of yourself is desirable and can be included in your autobiography.
- Two letters of recommendations (from teacher educators familiar with your work in education) speaking to your qualifications for completing student teaching in another country.
- A summary list of credits completed by subject area e.g. Chemistry 25 credits; Art 15 credits… Note special emphases in your course work. People in other countries often find transcripts difficult to decipher. A summary list helps to clarify your teaching strengths.
- An official copy of your college transcript as required by University policy.
- If you are under 21 years of age, a letter from a parent or guardian approving your application.
- Complete this form and have the Director of Student Teaching at your College/University authorize your application.
- Complete a criminal background check and send a copy of the report as part of your application. (Be sure to make a copy of the criminal background check to carry with you when you travel to your host school.)
- Proof of classroom liability insurance, provide evidence that you have liability insurance for your work in the classroom, see an example.
- Complete and return the health and emergency contact forms.
- Complete, sign, and return the Release and Waiver form.
- Include a check for $300.00 payable in U.S. Dollars to the University of Minnesota Morris. This application fee will only be refunded if your application is not accepted by the program directors or if a placement cannot be provided.
- Complete, sign, and date the confirmation and payment agreement form. Submit it by following the directions at the bottom of the form.
- After being informed about your placement, submit a copy of your original flight itinerary that includes your departure airline, city, date, and time as well as your return airline, city, date, and time. (Do not e-mail a summary of your travel plans. Send a copy of your flight itinerary.)
- Send the complete set of application materials to:
Global Student Teaching
200B Education
University of Minnesota, Morris
600 East 4th Street
Morris, MN 56267
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