Student Observers

Frisco ISD will only place individuals for observation who are enrolled in programs that lead directly to student teaching. Only requests from colleges, universities, alternative certification programs and affiliated program personnel will be accepted for classroom observation. Requests from individual students via email or phone calls will not be considered.

Frisco ISD welcomes student observers during the fall and spring semesters. Adherence to the timeline will assist us in accommodating requests efficiently and on time.

  • Fall Semester - Observation requests for fall must be received by the third Friday of October.

  • Spring Semester - Observation requests for spring must be received by the third Friday of March. 

Program Director, Supervisor and Coordinator Guidelines

Each student observer requesting placement must complete and submit a District Criminal Background Check.

  • The background check will be processed, and the placement process will begin upon approval. 

  • Requests for placement will only be accepted with an approved background check. 

All students seeking observation hours in FISD must work with their program supervisor to complete and submit a Student Observer Request Form.

  • Once complete, the application must be forwarded to the program supervisor for review. 

  • The program representative will review, sign and submit the application to the district on the student’s behalf.

  • When completing the application, please designate a single contact person. 

The program supervisor should submit the Student Observer Request Form to:

  • FISD Human Resource Services Department via StudentObserver@friscoisd.org

  • Program applications, if available, may also be included with requests; however, only requests using the FISD application will be processed.

Observation requests are limited to a maximum of 30 hours. 

  • Observation requests that exceed this will be denied. This is above the 15 hours required by Chapter 28.

Placement availability is limited; therefore, placement requests be made as soon as possible. 

  • It is extremely helpful to have all requests for observers submitted at one time to allow the District ample time to secure appropriate placements for each student.

Students and programs are discouraged from contacting principals or individual teachers requesting placement. 

  • All requests should go through the above process. Candidates are welcome to include requests for specific placements (teacher, campus, grade level). FISD will do its best to accommodate these requests, but placement is not guaranteed.