Other Applications

In addition to the UAA SOE Gateway 2 Application, teacher candidates must submit state, university, and school district applications (if applicable). The DEED Student Teaching Authorization includes fingerprinting and a background check. The SOE Student Success Office will help you prepare this form, including a program verification form to be completed by the Dean's Office. Once your DEED Authorization has been mailed, you will submit the Internship Placement Application. Depending on your internship location, you may also be required to submit an application directly to the school district. The SOE Student Success Office will advise you if this is necessary.

DEED Student Teaching Authorization

  1. Download, complete, and print the DEED Student Teacher Authorization Application (under Forms).
  2. Attend an SOE Open House or work with an approved fingerprinting service to have your fingerprints taken. Be sure to keep your receipt for the fingerprint fee.
  3. Complete and sign the Authorization Page.
  4. Bring the completed packet in person to PSB 102 or mail to:
    Professional Studies Building, Ste 102
    University of Alaska Anchorage
    2533 Providence Drive
    Anchorage, AK 99508

Once DEED processes your application, you will receive three copies of the Student-Teacher Authorization. Distribute these as follows:

  1. HR Office of the school district that you will be interning in
  2. UAA School of Education (email to uaa_soedu@alaska.edu)
  3. Retain a copy for your records

UAA SOE Internship Placement Application

Once instructed by the SOE Placement Coordinator, submit the Student Teaching Internship Application by February 15.

School District Application

If you plan to student teach in Anchorage, you will also need to submit an application directly to the district. Visit the Anchorage School District website (see Student Teacher Interns section) to access the portal. Note that applications are open January-March for fall placements. You may be required to submit a second application September-October for the spring semester.