1. Applicants seeking placement for an observation, pre-practicum or practicum must submit the following:

• Practicum Request
• Statement of Non-Disclosure
• Vehicle Registration Information
• Personal Resume
• College Course Requirement that includes hour requirements and anticipated start/end dates

Please submit the completed packet to the Superintendent’s Office by email to Christina Aponte, caponte@belchertownps.org

2. Applicants must complete a CORI/SORI (Criminal Offender Record Information/Sex Offender Registry Information) in person at the District’s Central Office, 14 Maple St., Belchertown, MA as you are required to show a valid, government issued photo I.D.  If you are requesting a full student practicum, pre-practicum or observation in which you will be completing over 30 hours, applicants must also complete a fingerprint-based criminal history background check.  Information regarding the fingerprinting process can be found on the Practicum Application. There is a $35 fee.

3. After Steps 1 and 2 have been completed, applicants will then be instructed to contact a Principal for an interview. The Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning will have final approval of all placements and will notify the applicant of the Principal’s decision.

• Practicum Request (PDF format)
• Statement of Non Disclosure (PDF format)
• Vehicle Registration Information (PDF format)