The current NAU program is run in conjunction with five schools in Germany, one in Holland, one in Belgium and two in England. Twenty-two students from NAU student taught for DoDDS in 1997, and 23 in 1998 that gave NAU the largest number of placements in the country. Johnson said NAU also assisted another university in the placement and supervision of three students. In the 11 years since the program's induction, a total of 188 student teachers from NAU have experienced this overseas adventure. Student participants are in Europe from August until the end of November.
Students also are responsible for paying for personal expenses and food.
While the students are involved with the DoDDS program, they are required to contact their NAU supervisors each week. To apply for DoDDS, the students must first request DoDDS on their student teaching application. Prospective students must also attend a DoDDS informational meeting, which takes place in January. After that, screening procedures take place involving personal interviews and evaluations from major professors. In March, the DoDDS Selection Committee reviews the screening information to determine who will be selected for Europe.