In Rio Salado's Teacher Prep program we are actively seeking to weave course content together with "real world" application through required school observations and interaction in K-12 classrooms. Therefore, most courses (except EDU285AA and 287AA, AC) require a 10-30 hour practicum experience. This requirement is described in the syllabus, in Lesson 3 or index page of each course, and on Rio's Teacher Prep website. It is recommended that you contact Rio's Field Experience Coordinator at 480-517-8121 to begin the practicum request process, however you may not begin your practicum until you have successfully completed Lesson 3 of each course (provisional or standard Elementary, Secondary or Special Education certified teachers, currently working in a classroom, do not need to set-up a practicum experience with Rio's Field Experience Coordinator, but should contact the Field Experience Coordinator with information about the school and district where they are currently teaching).

Practicum Overview (click here)

Any student requesting a practicum must provide an area of town or identify 3 schools. To find a school or location Click here. Further information will be found on the Practicum Overview form in our course.