Observations/Field-Based Experience Hours

Conroe ISD will allow individuals enrolled in a university or Alternative Certification Program (ACP) to complete Pre-Service Field-Based Experience (FBE) hours at our campuses. The following District procedures must be completed:

Obtain approval from the campus(es) where he/she wishes to complete FBE hours.

1. Submit the request to complete FBE hours to the email address listed by campus on the School Directory page.
2. In the email request, include documentation showing that FBE hours are required by the University or ACP.

The Conroe ISD campus administrator will determine if the individual may participate and will discuss other guidelines/expectations.

If approved, complete the volunteer application by following these steps:

1. Go to the Conroe ISD Home Page.
2. Click on Community.
3. Click on the Volunteer in CISD link.
4. Click on Go to Volunteer Application
5. Complete the application, choosing the campus(es) where approval has been given.
6. Select “submit” when the application is completed.
7. The principal(s) at the campus(es) you select will be notified that an application was submitted.
8. You and the campus principal(s) will be notified via e-mail within two weeks that your application was approved or if there was a problem that requires further clarification. All information will remain confidential.
9. Once cleared, the campus(es) will allow FBE hours to begin.
10. Check in at the front office upon arrival to and departure from the campus.
11. On the day(s) you are scheduled to be on campus, bring a driver’s license to have a visitor badge issued. All visitors in Conroe ISD must wear a badge when visiting on any campus.

FBE hours can include passive observing of a teacher modeling effective practices to improve student learning. Experiences may also involve directly practicing skills with students. Participants looking to complete FBE hours with direct student interactions may not self-select activities but instead must follow the direction of the classroom teacher as to what best serves student learning.

Friendly Reminders

• Completing FBE hours is not the time to look for a job. Please do not contact principals to schedule interviews, etc.
• Please avoid disturbing the learning process and/or campus procedures.
• Please demonstrate professional behavior.
• Please wear professional attire.

Thank you for your interest in completing FBE hours in Conroe ISD!