Practicum placements provide university/college (IHE) students (candidates) with experiences that meet IHE requirements and introduce them to essential facets of the profession in the educational setting under the guidance of experienced host teachers.

Before a placement as a student teacher or practicum student can begin, the IHE must have an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

Interested in completing your field experience in LAUSD?

• Work with your University Program to get placed in a classroom for Student Teaching.
• The University Liaison sends a roster of student teachers to Los Angeles Unified.  For a link to the form, email TDAS@lausd.net.
• Upon confirmation of placement and clearance by the Teacher Development and Support Branch, complete the application for Los Angeles Unified Single Sign-On using the Directions for Student Teachers
• Register for the Student Teacher Schoology Course: For the course code, email TDAS@lausd.net.
• Submit the Acknowledgment of District Policies and Procedures Form
• Attend the Student Teacher Orientation
• Attend the Student Teacher Information Session - How to Apply to Los Angeles Unified (optional) 

Visit the TeachinLA website to apply for a teaching position in LAUSD.