Office of Professional Services
The Office of Professional Services coordinates field and clinical experiences for undergraduate and graduate teacher candidates who are pursuing an initial teaching license.
Field and clinical experiences include Practicum I, Practicum II, Partnership, Professional Semester and Graduate Professional Semester.
Please review all undergraduate and graduate information and applications regarding Teacher Education at Longwood.
New Pre-Service Teachers
You are invited to join Liberal Studies and Department of Education and Special Education as we celebrate and honor the newest cohort of "Pre-Service Teachers" at Longwood on Monday, February 27th, in the Hull Auditorium--reception at 4:30 and ceremony at 5:00 PM.
Do you know where you want to teach?
Here are some helpful links for prospective Virginia teachers.
One Stop OPS
- Prelude Notes Outline
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Virginia School Divisions for Placements
- Requirements for Placement
- Additional Student Teaching Requirements for School Divisions
- What I Wish I Had Known Sooner
- Additional Information for Prospective Transfer Students
Stay updated join our OPS facebook group.
Email OPS@longwood.edu.
Schedule an appointment with Ms. Baldwin.
Important Dates & Timelines
Make sure you view our:
- important dates
- timeline of OPS Deadlines, Requirements for Teacher Prep, and Placements
- suggested timeline for Liberal Studies majors