Associate Teachers

Who is an Associate Teacher?

Associate teachers play a crucial role in modeling teaching excellence and professionalism. Mentoring teacher candidates is rewarding yet requires significant commitment. The Schulich School of Education values associate teachers for guiding candidates through planning, implementation, and providing essential feedback. This sets the stage for their growth as educators.

Preparing for a successful practicum experience with your teacher candidate is pivotal. Whether it's your first or tenth time hosting from the Schulich School of Education, understanding our expectations and roles is key. We offer resources to aid your preparation for welcoming a teacher candidate into your classroom.

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Resources for Associate Teachers

Frequent Q&A

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Associate Teacher Incentive Program and Awards

In an effort to recognize exemplary associate teachers, an Associate Teacher Award was established in 2013.

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Nipissing University AQ/ABQ Courses

The Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University provides in-service education courses for teachers including: Additional Qualification (AQ) courses and Additional Basic Qualification (ABQ) courses.​​​