Traditional License Programs

Complete your practicum and student teaching at CMSD! One of the best ways to gain valuable experience in our classrooms is to complete your student teaching with us. It will give you real-world experience in our classrooms and better prepare you for your career with us. We offer a robust experience with experienced and highly rated mentor teachers and valuable continuous feedback and mock interviews. We have established relationships with many local colleges and universities, including:

• American College of Education
• Ashland University
• Baldwin Wallace University
• Bowling Green State University
• Central State University
• Franklin University
• Grand Canyon University
• Hiram College
• John Carroll University
• Kent State University
• Lake Erie College
• Miami University
• Mount Vernon Nazarene University
• Ohio State University
• Ohio University
• University of Toledo
• Ursuline College
• Western Governors University
• And more!

Reach out directly to these institutions to learn more about these traditional license programs!

Cleveland Teaching Fellowship  

Learn more about the Cleveland Teaching Fellowship!

The Cleveland Teaching Fellowship (CTF) is a partnership between the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), Cleveland State University, and the Cleveland Foundation. This grant program engages highly qualified teacher candidates in PAID practicum and student teaching experiences in select CMSD buildings. With a national teacher shortage, CTF is creating a diverse pipeline of strong teacher candidates committed to urban education.

Eligible applicants must be in a licensure program in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education and meet all academic and non-academic requirements for their final year experiences (i.e. practicum/student teaching, internship and/or apprentice teaching) in Fall 2023. Applicants must also be US citizens or permanent residents, and have a commitment to urban education.