The Watson Institute hosts various interns and student teachers during the school year. All positions require current PA clearances: Acts 34, 114 and 151 that must have been issued within 1 year of the start date of the internship or student teaching experience. Must be 18 years of age or older.
The Education Center in Sewickley, PA
- Internships and job shadow opportunities are available for speech, physical, occupational and behavior therapists.
- Special education majors can complete their student teaching requirement at the Education Center Sewickley.
Contact Ashton Appel: [email protected] or 412-741-1800.
The Education Center South in Bridgeville, PA
- Internships and job shadow opportunities are available for speech, physical, occupational and behavior therapists.
- Special education majors can complete their student teaching requirement at the Education Center South.
Contact Rayna Knox: [email protected] or 412-914-8800.
Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISCA) in Sharpsburg, PA
- Special education majors can complete their student teaching requirement at the W. Thomas Bruce Education Center in Sharpsburg.
Contact Jen Do: [email protected] or 412-781-1708.
Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISCA) in Bridgeville, PA
- Special education majors can complete their student teaching requirement at the W. Thomas Bruce Education Center in Sharpsburg.
Contact Jen Do: [email protected] or 412-781-1708.
Friendship Academy in Friendship, PA
- Internships and job shadow opportunities are available for social workers, mental health therapists and undergraduate developmental psychology majors.
- Practicum experiences are available for school psychology graduate students.
- Fieldwork or student teaching opportunities are available for special education teachers, speech therapists and occupational therapists.
For special education and PT/OT opportunities contact Sam Generalovich, [email protected] or 412-365-3800.
For mental health therapist, outpatient, social work, and psychology opportunities contact Erin McManus, [email protected] or 412-365-3808.