Student Opportunities

Heartspring offers high school and college students the chance to learn more about working with children with special needs through observation, practicum, and non-paid internship opportunities.

Students must be enrolled in a class/course requiring observation in a special education setting, be required to observe a specific therapy, or have a practicum or internship requirement.

Possible observation, practicum, and internship opportunities include:

• Special Education Classrooms
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Psychology
• Other opportunities, including shadowing a Heartspring professional, may be arranged on an individual basis.

We will do our best to accommodate your needs and hours of availability. However, to do so, students should submit their application and paperwork, giving at least 5 working days notice, of the preferred start date. In addition, students will be assigned and scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Therefore, it's best to submit your application and paperwork as early as possible.

Contact Kristina Baker, Director of Admissions and Outreach to learn more about fields of educational interest, or to schedule a tour.

Kristina Baker
Director of Admissions and Outreach
8700 East 29th Street North
316.634.8874
fax 316.634.0555
kbaker@heartspring.org

Students are encouraged to apply online here. Or, students may download and complete the application and paperwork (found below) and submit this to Kristina Baker.

Student Opportunities Application [DOC]
Felony Conviction Form [DOC]
Confidentiality Form [DOC]
Observation Waiver [DOC]