Teacher Observation Hours Request

***THIS IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***

Observation Requests (not connected with formal student teaching) Alternative Certification Candidates (i.e. ACP Program) or current college or university students requiring classroom observation hours not coordinated through their university must complete the following steps in requesting permission to observe in Temple ISD.

• Complete and submit Online Request Form
• Attach the following documents
• Acceptance letter from an alternative program describing the observation request requirement of the program OR
• The course syllabus describing required observation hours

An Observation Clearance Form with campus assignment will be emailed once the approval has been granted.

• Candidates are then able to contact the assigned campus to schedule observation times.
• A Picture ID and the Observation Clearance Form must be shown to the campus upon reporting for observation.

Campus Principals reserve the right to limit the number of observation students permitted on their campus at any given time as well as the days/dates observations will be allowed.

Deadline to request observation hours for the Spring semester is April 10, 2026.

Questions regarding the process can be directed to:

David McCauley Senior Director of Staffing 254-215-6764 David.mccauley@tisd.org