Classroom Observation Requests

In the interest of the health and safety of our students and staff. RISD is limiting our classroom observation opportunities to students attending our specific partner programs and to individuals who will be student teaching or interning with RISD in the subsequent semester.

Classroom Observer Placements

A Classroom Observer is a college/university student or alternative certification candidate who requires field-based observation experience as part of a class or program requirement. Observation hours should not exceed 60 hours.

Classroom Observer Application Process

Complete the Student Observer Verkada Request Form.
Observations cannot begin until your request is approved. You will receive a response once your request has been reviewed and approved
Once approved, contact the individual campus to schedule your observation hours.
On the day of your observation, check in at the campus front office as a student observer. Present your official government-issued ID (such as a driver’s license) and scan in. You do not need to visit HR or obtain an ID badge.
Classroom Observer approval must be renewed each semester and include a current syllabus or program acceptance letter.

Guidelines

Requests for observations must be associated with a college course or Alternative Certification Program Requirement
A current class syllabus or Alt. Program acceptance letter is required with the application
Observation hours must not exceed 60 hours
Observations are not permitted prior to the first six weeks of instruction per semester.
Direct student contact is prohibited.
Cell phone use and video recording are prohibited during observations.
No observations are permitted in Special Education settings.
The district does NOT make observer placements. It is the responsibility of the approved observer to contact individual campuses to request a placement and schedule observation times.
Professional dress and decorum are required.
Observers must present and wear the district issued Classroom Observer identification badge.
Classroom observations requests are subject to availability and campus principals reserve the right to deny requests.

Application Deadlines

Fall: Last week of September
Spring: Last week of January
Summer: Last week of May (if available)

Observation Windows

Fall: First week of October – First week of December
Spring: First week of February – First week of May
Summer: First week of June – Last week of June ( if available)

Questions

For questions about classroom observers, please contact Maria Regalado, Rosario Espinosa, or Vince Dawes.