The College of Education at Touro University California partners with schools and districts that focus on continuous renewal, have a history of improving student achievement, and welcome the opportunity to mentor new colleagues into the education profession. We constantly seek to expand the network of schools with which we work and invite you join us in preparing tomorrow's teachers. Experienced classroom teachers at the secondary and elementary levels are eligible to become Supervising Teachers and host a student teacher in their classroom based on the following criteria:

Possess a teaching credential appropriate to the grade/subject

Have experienced success in the profession and with the student population at the school site

Have taught for a minimum of three years

Possess effective communication skills and appreciate the importance of collaboration

Demonstrate positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

Understand how to build a classroom community

Use standards-based instruction and assessment practices

Encourage and practice professional reflection

Are supported by their school site administrator or designee

Supervising Teachers are awarded continuing education units by the College of Education in Leadership and Supervision based on their work with student teachers.


If you are interested in hosting a student teacher at your school site, or in becoming an observation classroom where teacher candidates can visit, watch, and learn, please contact the College of Education at (707) 638-5971.

Schools Sites Partnering with the College of Education (partial list)

We recognize the following schools for placing student teachers and/or Intern teachers who are credential candidates in the College of Education.

Benicia Unified School District
Liberty High School
Mary Farmar Elementary

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Armijo High School
Bransford Elementary
Crescent Elementary
Fairfield High School
Jones Elementary
Kyle Elementary
Oakbrook Elementary
Rodriguez High School
Sullivan Middle School

Napa Valley Unified School District
Carneros Elementary
Napa High School
Redwood Middle School
River Middle School

Travis Unified School District
Golden West Middle School
Travis Elementary School

Vallejo City Unified School District
Beverly Hills Elementary
Dan Mini Elementary
Federal Terrace Elementary
Franklin Middle School
Hogan High School
Jesse Bethel High School
Solano Middle School
Springstowne Middle School
Steffan Manor Elementary
Widenmann Elementary