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Albany State University
College of Education
Beginning School Experience (BSE) Application
All candidates are required to spend pre-planning and the first full week of school in a public
school to observe/participate at the beginning of the school year. Candidates must apply for the
Beginning School Experience during the spring semester prior to the academic year they are
scheduled to student teach, regardless of the semester you plan to student teach as school only
opens once a academic year. Approval and arrangements for the Beginning School Experience
are made with the public school by the Director of Clinical Experiences. No candidate is to
contact any school or school systems to make arrangements for a placement. Service for one
year as a paraprofessional may substitute for the Beginning School Experience. Please
provide a letter on school letterhead indicating you have served as a paraprofessional at the
school for at least one academic year to be eligible for exemption.
APPLICATION FOR BEGINNNG SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION
1. Complete Application
2. Submit a background check
3. Submit a copy of your ID
4. Return completed application to Department of Teacher Education Office. (Deadline:
First Friday in June)
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Albany State University
College of Education
APPLICATION FOR BEGINNING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
Part I Candidate Information
Name: Phone:
Local Address:
City: ST: Zip:
Ram ID:
ASU Ram Email:
Major & Content Area Concentration:
Advisor’s Name:
In which semester do you plan to Student Teach: Fall ____ Spring____
Year Year
Part II Desired Placement
1
st
Choice:
School Name:
Principal Name:
Cooperating Teacher:
Grade/Subject:
Date school opens for educators:
Date school opens for students:
2
nd
Choice:
School Name:
Principal Name:
Cooperating Teacher:
Grade/Subject:
Date school opens for educators:
Date school opens for students: