The Anchorage School District partners with universities in and outside of Alaska to place teaching, counseling, and social work interns with mentors.
For Spring 2027 placements, the application window is September 8 through October 9, 2026.
You are about to embark upon an amazing journey, and we are excited to support you in your endeavors! Student teaching is the capstone of your university program. Now is the chance to solidify your philosophy of teaching, try out new strategies to help students learn, and experience first-hand the inner workings of a classroom community. You are steps away from being part of a profession that influences and impacts student lives forever.
Practicum Students: To arrange university practicum or observation hours, please contact the principal of the school directly. Principals will facilitate practicum placement within their buildings. There is a maximum of 80 hours per semester.
School Social Work Students: In our current model, School Social Work students complete the required school-based practicum (which is equivalent to an internship in student teacher and school counselor programs) hours supervised by a School Counselor. We recognize that there is a difference between the roles of a School Social Worker and a School Counselor, but we are excited for you to have a great learning experience with a fellow professional who values your unique skills.
If you are a University of Alaska-Anchorage (UAA) student in the SSWEND program, please note that in your application for placement.
Related Services Interns: ASD welcomes related services interns (OT/PT/SLP) to complete their required internship hours under the supervision of experienced and accredited OTs, PTs, and SLPs. We recognize that each specialty has unique roles, responsibilities, and areas of expertise, and we are excited for you to have a meaningful learning experience with professionals who value and support your developing skills.
When completing your placement application, please include a comment indicating your specialty area (OT, PT, or SLP) as well as the timeframe or semester in which you are hoping to complete your placement.
If you are a University of Alaska Anchorage student, please note your university program in your application for placement.
For additional information about student teaching with us, contact our team at teacherintern@asdk12.org.
Are you interested in an exciting career in Anchorage, Alaska? If so, the Anchorage School District (ASD) may be the place for you. ASD sits at the “crossroads of the world” in south-central Alaska. Fifteen hundred air miles from Seattle, Washington, the District serves the south central Alaska communities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and Girdwood. Encompassing almost 2,000 square miles (larger than Rhode Island) and educating almost 48,000 students, it is the 97th largest school district in the nation. With over 130 different schools and programs, ASD is a district of choice that is recognized both inside and outside of the state as a district that serves the educational needs of their community. With a diverse student population (a 2013 study showed that Anchorage had the most diverse high schools in the U.S.) minority students comprise more than 50 percent of the student population. Over 99 different languages are spoken by the students of ASD. ASD supports their employees in achieving their initiatives through comprehensive, diversified professional development, award winning mentoring programs, and competitive salary, insurance, and retirement packages. ASD is a great place to work and enjoy all the treasures of the great outdoors, while basking in the benefits of a large-urban setting. There are greenbelts and parks with dozens of activities for families. World-class fishing, skiing, snow-machining, ice skating, sledding, hiking, biking, and rafting are just a stone’s throw away. For those preferring city experiences, Anchorage has a thriving arts community, world class dining, and a myriad of cultural experiences to enjoy. Anchorage is a place where adventure and sophistication live in perfect harmony, a destination that offers the best of all worlds. Come experience the “Great Wild!”
