Thank you for being a Mentor Teacher for Longwood University's student teacher.
Spring 2026 Student Teaching Dates:
Single Placement ( Full Semester)
Tuesday, January 20- April 24, 2026
Student teaching assessment forms are due Friday, April 24, 2026.
Split Placements
Placement 1
Tuesday, January 20- March 6, 2026
Student teaching assessment forms are due Friday, March 6, 2026
Placement 2
March 9- April 24, 2026
Student teaching assessment forms are due April 24, 2026
Student Teaching Assessments will be done through Watermark. Instructions on how to log into Watermark can be found in the Mentor Teacher Recording provided below
You will need to use your school email address to log in. If you are logging in for the first time, please select 'Forgot Password'. A password reset link will be sent to you.
Once you have logged in, you should have the following assessments;
Assessment of Professional Disposition
Professional Summative Evaluation- Due by the last day of the Student Teacher's placement.
We understand the time lost to snow has affected the schedule; feel free to adapt as needed.
If you have trouble accessing Watermark, contact Jenn Armes at armesjs@longwood.edu
Spring 2026 Student Teaching Syllabi
Mentor Teacher Role and Responsibilities during Student Teaching
Mentor Teacher Certificate Link
2026 Tamara Bird Jones Outstanding Student Teacher Award Nomination Form
Our OTP webpage is also a good source of information.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates from the Office.
Mentor Teacher Training Recording
This recording covers expectations for the semester including going over required assessments and Watermark, our assessment platform.
Optional Training Resources:
Mentor Teacher Longwood Training
Mentor VA Recertification Points
If you need assistance, have questions, or concerns, please reach out to the Office of Teacher Preparation. We are happy to help! Our office can be contacted at 434.395.2331 or OTP@longwood.edu.
OTP Staff
Dr. Tara McDaniel, MS '01, Director
Dr. Jennifer Whitaker, MS '09, Associate Director
Jenn Armes, Data Analyst and Technology Applications Specialist - Watermark and Assessment Questions
434-395-2328