Student observation dates for the 2025-2026 school year:

(The approval process must be completed for each semester.)

• Fall Semester: September 2, 2025 – November 20, 2025
• Spring Semester: January 5, 2026 - April 16, 2026

MWISD welcomes the opportunity to support students enrolled in college teacher education programs and teacher interns who need to fulfill course requirements through classroom observations. A student wishing to observe a MWISD classroom must follow the process outlined below to ensure the safety of MWISD students and accommodate the schedules of the campuses and teachers on those campuses.

• The student must complete both a combined criminal history form and a Campus Observation Request form prior to receiving approval to conduct classroom observations on any MWISD campus. The completed forms must be submitted in person to the HR department along with a driver's license or another form of picture identification. Verification of required observation hours such as a letter of intent is also required. The MWISD required forms are attached below.
• The HR department will submit a name-based criminal history check to the Department of Public Safety. Once the background check has been determined to be clear, approval for classroom observations will be granted.

• Following the student's approval, the HR department will notify the secretary of the campus(s) requested on the Campus Observation Request form that the approved student will contact them to schedule a classroom observation.
• The student is required to contact the secretary at each campus for which they have been approved to visit to schedule an observation time. Students who do not pre-arrange an observation time or who have not been approved for that campus will not be allowed to conduct an observation.
• Student observers are expected to conduct themselves professionally in manner and dress while observing at a MWISD campus. 

If you have any questions, please contact MWISD at mwisdcommunications@mwisd.net