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Professional Classes, Seminars and Meeting Dates

Residency Practicum Teacher Candidates’ Calendar

  • Start the semester with your cooperating teacher (PD days included).
  • Follow your school district’s calendar (For example – Thanksgiving Break).
  • Then you end your semester based on Northwest Missouri State University’s Calendar (Thursday of Finals Week).

Announcement/Reminder for Fall 2023 Residency Practicum students
Must attempt the MoCA prior to Nov. 11 in order to be eligible to student teach Spring 2024

Attention Spring 2024 Residency Practicum Teacher Candidates

Email steach@nwmissouri.edu to get on the list and to receive calendar requests. Be sure to include your major in your email.

Activity When Location
Mandatory Residency Practicum Meeting #1 for Spring 2024
(Elementary and Special Education Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023
4:00-5:00 p.m.
BH 215
Mandatory Residency Practicum Meeting #2 for Spring 2024 (pick one to attend
(Elementary and Special Education Teacher Candidates)
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
3:30-4:45 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 210 & 211
OR Mandatory Residency Practicum Meeting #2 for Spring 2024 (pick one to attend
(Elementary and Special Education Teacher Candidates)
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
5:00-6:15 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 210 & 211

Attention Fall 2024 Residency Practicum Teacher Candidates

Email steach@nwmissouri.edu to get on the list and to receive calendar requests. Be sure to include your major in your email.

Activity When Location
Mandatory Residency Practicum Meeting #1 for Fall 2024 (pick one to attend
(Elementary and Special Education Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024
3:30-4:45 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 210, 211 & 212
OR Mandatory Residency Practicum Meeting #1 for Fall 2024 (pick one to attend
(Elementary and Special Education Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024
5:00-6:15 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 210, 211 & 212
Mandatory Residency Practicum Meeting #2 for Fall 2024 (pick one to attend
(Elementary and Special Education Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
3:30-4:45 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 210, 211 & 212
OR Mandatory Residency Practicum Meeting #2 for Fall 2024 (pick one to attend
(Elementary and Special Education Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
5:00-6:15 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 210, 211 & 212

Professional Classes for Fall 2023 Residency Practicum Students

Online Residency Practicum Meet & Greet with Lead University Supervisors – Highly recommended for Residency Practicum Cooperating Teachers and Residency Practicum Teacher Candidates.

  • August 7, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • August 9, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

5 Professional Class Days - Attendance will be taken and is required – SAVE THE DATES

  • August 25, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Station
  • September 15, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Station
  • October 13, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Station
  • November 8, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Station
  • December 1, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Station

Professional Classes for Spring 2024 Residency Practicum Students

  • TBD

*Enter through the East doors of the Hughes Fieldhouse and remain on the upper level of the facility

Student Teaching Teacher Candidates

Professional Classes, Seminars and Meeting Dates

Student Teaching Teacher Candidates’ Calendar

  • Start the semester with your cooperating teacher (PD Days included).
  • Follow your school district’s calendar (For example – Thanksgiving Break).  
  • The end date is determined by the Field Experience Office.

Announcement/Reminder for Fall 2023 Traditional Student Teaching Teacher Candidates
Must attempt the MoCA prior to Aug. 5 in order to be eligible to student teach Fall 2023

Other Announcements/Reminders
Week Out Secondary Practicum Students (K-12/MS/HS) – Nov. 6-10, 2023
Week Out Secondary Practicum Students (K-12/MS/HS) – April 1-5, 2024

Attention Spring 2024 Traditional Teacher Candidates

Email steach@nwmissouri.edu to get on the list and to receive calendar requests. Be sure to include your major in your email.

Activity When Location
Mandatory Student Teaching Meeting #1 for Spring 2024 (pick one to attend)
(Early Childhood, Middle School, High School, and K-12 Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
4:00-5:15 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 211 & 212
OR Mandatory Student Teaching Meeting #1 for Spring 2024 (pick one to attend)
(Early Childhood, Middle School, High School, and K-12 Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
5:30-6:45 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 211 & 212
Mandatory Student Teaching Meeting #2 for Spring 2024 (pick one to attend)
(Early Childhood, Middle School, High School, and K-12 Teacher Candidates)
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
3:30-4:45 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 210 & 211
OR Mandatory Student Teaching Meeting #2 for Spring 2024 (pick one to attend)
(Early Childhood, Middle School, High School, and K-12 Teacher Candidates)
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
5:00-6:15 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 210 & 211

Attention Fall 2024 Traditional Teacher Candidates

Email steach@nwmissouri.edu to get on the list and to receive calendar requests. Be sure to include your major in your email.

Activity When Location
Mandatory Student Teaching Meeting #1 for Fall 2024 (pick one to attend)
(Early Childhood, Middle School, High School, and K-12 Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024
3:30-4:45 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 211, 212 & 213
OR Mandatory Student Teaching Meeting #1 for Fall 2024 (pick one to attend)
(Early Childhood, Middle School, High School, and K-12 Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024
5:00-6:15 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 211, 212 & 213
Mandatory Student Teaching Meeting #2 for Fall 2024 (pick one to attend)
(Early Childhood, Middle School, High School, and K-12 Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
3:30-4:45 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 211, 212 & 213
OR Mandatory Student Teaching Meeting #2 for Fall 2024 (pick one to attend)
(Early Childhood, Middle School, High School, and K-12 Teacher Candidates)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
5:00-6:15 p.m.
*Hughes Fieldhouse
Rooms 211, 212 & 213

Attention Fall 2023 Traditional Teacher Candidates Seminar Dates (EC, MS, HS, and K-12)

When Location
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Career Fair | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Hughes Fieldhouse
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Seminar | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Station
Friday, November 3, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom
Meeting Room D

Attention Spring 2024 Traditional Teacher Candidates Seminar Dates (EC, MS, HS, and K-12)

When Location
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Career Fair | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hughes Fieldhouse
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Seminar | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom
Meeting Room D
Friday, April 5, 2024
Seminar | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom
Meeting Room D

PLC VIII Professional Development Days
(for Teacher Candidates who completed Residency Practicum Fall 2023 and are Student Teaching Spring 2024)

  • January 22, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Station
  • February 28, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Station
  • April 8, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Station

*Enter through the East doors of the Hughes Fieldhouse and remain on the upper level of the facility

Education Meeting (Video)