LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
Graduate Internship Handbook
Liberal Studies/Special Education
Five-Year Program
Department of Education, Special Education,
Social Work and Communication Disorders
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Special Education Faculty:
Rachel Mathews, Ed.D.
Area Coordinator
(434) 395-2532
E-mail mathewsr@longwood.edu
Chris Jones, Ph.D.
(434) 395-2375
E-mail: jonescd@longwood.edu
Ruth Lyn Meese, Ph.D.
(434) 395-2340
E-mail: meeserl@longwood.edu
Peggy Tarpley, Ph.D.
Special Education
(434)-395-2337
E-mail: tarpleypl@longwood.edu
Objectives of the Five-Year Special Education and Liberal Studies Program and Liberal
Studies Program
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The mission of the Longwood University Special Education/Liberal Studies Program is to prepare
teachers to become leaders in educational agencies within the Commonwealth and across the
nation. Longwood special education graduates are knowledgeable in the content areas, are skilled
users of technology, and are experts in the area of effective instructional practices for students
with disabilities. In addition, they are well acquainted with legislation regarding the education of
exceptional learners and the rights accorded to them and their parents/guardians. With this
collective knowledge, they plan, implement, manage, and evaluate instruction for diverse
populations in their classrooms and collaborate with other professionals and parents. Longwood's
Special Education/Liberal Studies graduates uphold the highest standards of professionalism
according to the Code of Ethics of the Council for Exceptional Children. (See CEC Code of
Ethics on page 9 and the Longwood University Teacher Preparation Model on page 8).
Upon completion of the program, students will. . . .
1. Demonstrate knowledge in core subject matter essential for effective teaching in today's
schools.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and needs of persons with mild
disabilities.
3. Demonstrate skills necessary to manage and change behavior of individuals and groups.
4. Effectively evaluate learner progress through informal and formal methods of assessment.
5. Demonstrate skills needed to plan instruction effectively.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of current effective teaching strategies and effectively implement
instructional plans.
7. Evaluate and modify their teaching strategies to accommodate individual needs of learners.
8. Effectively utilize informational, educational, and adaptive and assistive technologies.
9. Work cooperatively with parents, other professionals, and agencies.
10. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, conduct, and present original research.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity and how this may affect
persons with disabilities.
12. Demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism.
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What is the Graduate Internship?
Internships are completed during the fifth year. Graduate internships are usually offered in the
Longwood course schedule for Second Summer Session, although they may also be in the spring
semester from time to time. When held in the summer, you must register during the Second
Summer Session whether or not the internship hours are completed at this time. However,
you are strongly encouraged to complete the internship hours during the Summer Session.
You are responsible for submitting your application (see page 7) for an internship to Dr. Ruth
Meese by February 15 of the semester prior to your internship for summer and by October 1 of
the semester prior to your internship for spring.
You may request an internship near your home during the summer session. The graduate
internship offers you another opportunity to work directly with persons with disabilities. You
may wish to complete your internship in a private agency or school, a hospital setting, a
residential facility, or a community based public facility. The internship is an opportunity to
work with persons with disabilities in settings other than public school classrooms. For example,
you may wish to serve in a consulting role in the community, work as a counselor in a residential
setting, or work with special education students in correctional education. Possible internships
include: Crossroads CSB, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia State Department of
Education or Correctional Education, New Dominion Wilderness School, or CEC
Headquarters in Arlington, VA. You will be evaluated (see evaluation form pages 10-11) in
your internship by agency personnel and by a Longwood supervisor. In return, you will be
required to evaluate (see site evaluation form page 12) your internship site. An example of the
course syllabus appears on the next page.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION 690
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP 2008
Instructor: Dr. Ruth Lyn Meese
E-mail: meeserl@longwood.edu
Telephone: 804-598-3553 (H)
434-395-2340 (O)
Course Description: A minimum of 200 clock hours in a public or private agency,
supervised by a faculty advisor, in diagnosis, consultation, or research. Prerequisite:
Professional semester. 3 credits.
Course Objectives:
The objectives for each individual student will be determined by the agency supervisor,
the university supervisor, and the graduate student during the initial visit to the agency.
The student is expected to draft objectives prior to this initial meeting and negotiate a
final list of objectives with the agency and the university supervisor. The objectives
should reflect the advanced level of graduate work and should be above and beyond the
expectations of undergraduate student teaching. Objectives may include participation in
and competence with tasks such as:
1. Administrative/supervisory activities
2. Diagnostic/consultative activities
3. Curriculum/instruction activities
4. Consultative/case work activities
5. Case work/training activities
Course Requirements:
1. Each student shall complete a minimum of 200 clock hours performing activities
stated in the individual objectives.
2.
Each student shall keep a graduate internship notebook that shall include:
a. The agreed upon objectives
b. A daily journal of activities (See journal entry example in the Handbook)
c. A log sheet of clock hours signed daily by the agency supervisor
d. Completed assignments specified by the individual objectives.
e. Any agency handouts, which are beneficial to the intern; pictures that illustrate
the nature of the internship, etc.
3.
Each student shall send a copy of the daily journal of activities and the log sheet of
clock hours signed by the agency supervisor by fax, mail, or E-mail to the university
supervisor on Friday of every week (or approximately every 25 hours completed) of
the internship. (Longwood College Department of Education Fax number is [434]
395-2148.) Interns failing to submit journals on a regular basis will earn no
higher than a B for the internship.
4.
Each student shall submit a Site Evaluation of the Internship and shall have the
agency supervisor submit an intern evaluation to the faculty supervisor.
Guidelines for Application for Special Education Graduate Internship
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1. Internships are with public or private agencies which provide services for any age
individuals with disabilities. While the Intern may be involved in some teaching, the
internship may not be completed in a public school classroom (e.g., substitute teaching in
not acceptable). The internship requires 200 clock hours of experience for 3 credit hours
toward your program.
2. Determine if you want to complete your internship in the local area (Farmville) or
some other location. Graduate students are allowed to select a site near their home if they
so desire during the summer session.
3. Research the opportunities available in the community in which you wish to work.
Such opportunities may include public agencies such as the VA department of
Correctional Education, VA Department of Rehabilitation Services, local social services
(e.g., Crossroads in Farmville), or private agencies or programs such as The Pines
Residential Treatment Center in Portsmouth.
4. Prepare a list of your top three choices. Submit to Dr. Meese the name, address, and
telephone number of each agency and the contact person there. A description of what
types of services offered should be included. The list should be typed, attached to the
"Application for Graduate Internships," and submitted by February 15 of the semester
prior to your Internship for summer sessions. For internships during the spring semester,
applications will be due by October 1.
5. The student bears responsibility for determining internship enrollment dates, for
submitting applications by due dates, and for completing all internship hours and
requirements within the given time frames. Failure to do so may result in your not
receiving your diploma as scheduled.
6. If you have a job opportunity in an agency that provides services for individuals with
disabilities (e.g., as supervisor of camp counselors in a summer camp for children with
learning disabilities or behavior disorders), this may be used to meet the requirements of
the Internship. Jobs with pay are the responsibility of the graduate student--both
obtaining the job and getting Dr. Meese’s approval for such a position to count for the
Internship. Previously held jobs to be used as internships must entail additional
responsibilities than those that have been completed in the past.
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Application for Graduate Internship Special Education 690
Name:____________________________ Date of Application:_____________________
Home Telephone:_________________ Local Telephone:__________________________
Home Address:___________________________________________________________
Local Address:___________________________________________________________
Email Address:___________________________________________________________
Anticipated Date of Graduation (M.S.):_____ Spring _____Summer Session II 20____
(Choose the appropriate semester)
Request the Following Facilities by Preference:
1. Name of Facility: __________________________ Telephone Number:____________
Name of Contact Person:___________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Types of Services Offered:__________________________________________________
2. Name of Facility: __________________________ Telephone Number:____________
Name of Contact Person:___________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Types of Services Offered:__________________________________________________
3. Name of Facility: __________________________ Telephone Number:____________
Name of Contact Person:___________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Types of Services Offered:__________________________________________________
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Longwood University
Conceptual Framework for Teacher Preparation
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Code of Ethics for Educators of Persons with Exceptionalities
We declare the following principles to be the Code of Ethics for educators of persons
with exceptionalities. Members of the special education profession are responsible for
upholding and advancing these principles. Members of The Council for Exceptional
Children agree to judge and be judged by them in accordance with the spirit and
provisions of this Code.
A. Special education professionals are committed to developing the
highest educational and quality of life potential of individuals with
exceptionalities.
B. Special education professionals promote and maintain a high level of
competence and integrity in practicing their profession.
C. Special education professionals engage in professional activities which
benefit individuals with exceptionalities, their families, other colleagues,
students, or research subjects.
D. Special education professionals exercise objective professional
judgment in the practice of their profession.
E. Special education professionals strive to advance their knowledge and
skills regarding the education of individuals with exceptionalities.
F. Special education professionals work within the standards and policies
of their profession.
G. Special education professionals seek to uphold and improve where
necessary the laws, regulations, and policies governing the delivery of
special education and related services and the practice of their profession.
H. Special education professionals do not condone or participate in
unethical or illegal acts, nor violate professional standards adopted by the
Delegate Assembly of CEC.
Adopted by the CEC Delegate Assembly, 1997
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Special Education Graduate Internship
Evaluation Form
Name _______________________________ Site _____________________________
Cooperating Professional ___________________________________________________
Date __________________________________________________________________
University Supervisor:_____________________________________________________
Please complete this form using the following rating system:
1 = poor; 2 = below average; 3 = average; 4 = above average; 5 = excellent;
N/A = not applicable
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Personal and Professional Qualities
1. Accepts responsibility
2. Uses initiative
3. Is enthusiastic
4. Demonstrates professional conduct
5. Is courteous
6. Is reliable and punctual
7. Demonstrates a positive attitude
8. Accepts and acts upon suggestions
9. Gets along well with clients and staff
10. Demonstrates a flexibility in completing assigned tasks
Activities Completed
1. Formulated effective internship objectives and goals
2. Completed activities required by professional
supervisor
3. Made contributions to the agency during placement
4. Observed a variety of functions of the agency
5. Interviewed key personnel and/or reviewed various job
descriptions of personnel at the agency
6. Reviewed administrative functions of the agency
7. Attended meetings, staffings, or appropriate in-service
training during placement
8. Made suggestions for future interns
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III.
Please answer the following questions
1. Do you believe the internship program was a benefit to your agency? If so, how?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. Would you be interested in the placement of another intern in your agency in the
future? If so, is there a specific time of the year that would be more advantageous for
the agency for placement of an intern?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. Do you have suggestions that would make this a more meaningful internship for your
agency and the student?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
4. Can you suggest other agencies in Virginia that might be interested in the placement
of a graduate special education intern?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your help!
IV.
To be completed by University supervisor only:
1. Completed a minimum of 200 clock hours as documented by
log
2. Completed objectives designed with agency personnel
evidenced by daily journals
3. Completed internship notebook with appropriate sections
4. Submitted journals & log of hours in a timely manner
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Special Education Graduate Internship
Site Evaluation Form
Name__________________________
Site_______________________________
Date __________________________
Professional Supervisor ____________________________________________________
University Supervisor _____________________________________________________
Please answer the following questions:
1. Explain the most beneficial aspects of this site as an intern site for graduate students in
special education.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. What activities were the most beneficial to you as a future special education
professional?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. What suggestions can you offer for future interns placed in this agency?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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INTERNSHIP
FIELD ACTIVITY LOG
INTERN'S NAME_________________ SEMESTER___________________ YEAR__________
ASSIGNED SITE ________________________________________________________________
MENTOR SUPERVISOR__________________________________________________________
DATE
STARTING
TIME
TOTAL
FINISH TIME HOURS
SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
TOTAL HOURS COMPLETED IN THE INTERNSHIP ___________.
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INTERNSHIP
JOURNAL ENTRIES
INTERN'S NAME ______________________ SEMESTER _________________ YEAR______
ASSIGNED SITE _______________________________________________________________
MENTOR/SUPERVISOR _________________________________________________________
DATE:
Description, explanation, reactions, & relationship to objectives for
each of your log entries:
______
________________________________________________________________
______
________________________________________________________________
Etc.
Etc.
Your journal needs to be completed and sent with your log to the University supervisor each week.
Reviewed and Approved by: _____________________________________________________
Signature of Longwood Professor
Date Reviewed and Approved:____________________________________________________
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Some Internship Opportunities (Others available on request)
Prince Edward and surrounding area
Organization: Early Infant Intervention Program/Infant Toddler Connection
Contact: Carolyn Cousins
Address: Longwood University
Farmville, VA 23909
Phone #: (434) 395-2722
Organization: Longwood Disability Support Center
Contact: Dr. Sally Scott
Address: 201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
Phone #: (434) 395-2391
Organization: Southside Training, Employment & Placement Services (STEPS)
Contact: Mr. Ryan Follett
Address: 225 Industrial Park Road
Farmville, VA 23901
Phone #: (434) 392-5649
Organization: Special Education Services
Contact: Alice McCormick (SPED Director for Prince Edward County)
Address: Prince Edward County Public Schools
Route 6, Box 680
Farmville, VA 23901
Phone #: (434) 392-8893
Organization: Prince Edward Head Start Center
Contact: Dr. Gail Newton
Address: Hwy 460
Prospect, VA 23960
Phone #: (434) 574-2028
Organization: New Dominion School
Contact: Dave Ottinger or Bill Hyson
Address: P.O. Box 540
Dillwyn, VA 23936
Phone #: (434) 983-2051
Organization: Piedmont Psychological Services
Contact Person: Christie Hite
Address: 200-B Milnwood Road
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 395-8813
Office Manager: Lori Blackwood
Phone #: (434) 315-8813
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Organization: Longwood Center for Communication, Literacy, and Learning
Contact: Dr. Ruth Lyn Meese
Address: P.O. Box 513
Farmville, VA 23901
Phone #: 434-395-2972 or 2340
Organization: Southside Enterprises
Contact: Debbie Smith
Address: 1904 Cumberland Road
Farmville, VA 23901
Phone #: 434-392-7425
Charlottesville and surrounding area
Organization: Lafayette School & Treatment Center
Contact: Dr. Ron Strawley
Address: 1 Garnett Center Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone #: (804) 971-8636
Organization: Virginia Institute of Autism
Address: 517 Park Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone #: (434) 923-8252
Organization: Little Keswick School
Address: P.O. Box 24
Keswick, VA 22947
Phone #: 434-295-0457
Roanoke, Shenandoah Valley and surrounding area
Organization: Baptist Children’s Home
Contact: Betty Burris
Address: P.O. Box 730
Salem, VA 24153
Organization: Specialized Youth Services of Virginia
Address: 1000 Chicago Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone #: 540-433-1374
Organization: Infant/Toddler Connection of the Valley
Address: 6 John Lewis Rd.
Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone #: 540-245-5109
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Richmond and surrounding area
Organization: Camp Thunderbird YMCA
Contact: Katherine Mayo (Senior childcare director)
Address: Manchester Family YMCA
7540 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone #: (804) 276-9622
Organization: Office of Special Education & Support Services
Contact: H. Douglas Cox (Director)
Address: Dept. of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23219-2120
Phone #: (804) 225-2402
Organization: Exceptional Education and Support Services
Contact: Teresa B. York
Address: P.O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223-0420
Phone #: (804) 652-3806
Organization: Chesterfield CSD Department of MH/MR/SA
Contact: Nickie Brandenburger
Address: P.O. Box 92
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone #: (804) 768-7233
Organization: Camp Hanover
Contact: Bob Pryor
Address: 3163 Parsley Mills Road
Mechanicsville, VA 32111
Phone #: 804-779-2811
Organization: Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
Address: 2405 Jefferson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23223
Phone #: (804) 819-1999
Organization: Olivie's Home
Contact: Lillian J. Mitchell
Address: 7501 Moss Side Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
Phone# (804) 266-3897
Organization: Henrico County Public Schools
Contact Person: Philip R. Jepson
Address: P.O. Box 23120, 3820 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223-0420
Phone #: (804) 652-3600
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Organization: Southside VA Training Canter Building 41
Contact: John Bruner
Address: P.O. Box 4110
Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone #: (804) 590-7693
Organization: Southside VA Training Canter Building 78
Contact : Patrick K. Rimell
Address: P.O. Box 4110
Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone #: (804) 524-7924
Organization: St. Joseph’s Villa
Address: 8000 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
Phone #: 804-553-3226 or 804-553-3200
Organization: Camp Baker
Address: 7600 Beach Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone #: 804-237-4789
Organization: Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Contact: Devin Brown
Address: 13017 Taylor Complex Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
Phone #: 804-365-4692
Organization: Linking Lives Adult Center
Address: 7231 Stonewall Parkway
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Phone #: 804-746-2250
Organization: Specialized Youth Services of Virginia
Address: 230 South Crater Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone #: 804-733-2180
Organization: Camp Easter Seals
Address: 8003 Franklin Farms Dr. Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23229
Phone #: 804-287-1007
Peninsula and surrounding area
Organization: Rural Infant Services Program (RISP)
Contact: Kathy Phillips
Address: P.O. Box 40
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone #: (804) 758-5250
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Organization: Stafford County Parks and Recreation (Camp Morning Star)
Address: P.O. Box 339
Stafford, VA 22555
Phone #: 540-658-4870
Organization: Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
Address: 632 Kenmore Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone #: 540-373-7737
Virginia Beach and surrounding area
Organization: Zuni Presbyterian Home
Contact: Deborah Banks, MSW (Case Manager)
Address: 5279 Homegrown Lane
Zuni, VA 23898
Phone #: (757) 242-6131
Organization: Beach House
Address: 3143 Magic Hollow Blvd., Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Phone #: 757-430-0368
Northern Virginia and surrounding area
Organization: Council for Exceptional Children
Contact: Look online to determine division/unit of interest
Address: 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-5704
Phone #: (703) 620-3660
Organization: The Helen A. Keller Center for Human Disabilities
Contact: Tara Jeffs
Address: George Mason University
4400 University Drive
MSIF
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone #: 1-800-333-7958
(703) 993-3670
(703) 993-3681 fax
Organization: Muriel Humphrey Child Care Center
Contact: Leslie Killen (Director)
Address: 13505 Hillendale Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Phone #: (703) 670-5060
Organization: Christian Church Capital Area Camp and Conference Program
Contact: Kelly Laing
Address: 9809 Sunrise Road
Vienna, VA 22181
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Organization: Prince William County Schools
Contact: Tom Carter
Address: P.O. Box 389
Manassas, VA 20108
Organization: Autism Outreach
Address: 11337 Sunset Hills Rd.
Reston, VA 20190
Phone #: 571-236-1110
Organization: Child Care and Learning Center
Contact: Rose Ann Sharp
Address: P.O. Box 520
Washington, VA 22747
Phone #: (540) 675-3237
Organization: Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
Address: 6320 Augusta Drive, Suite 1200
Springfield, VA 22150
Phone #: (703) 923-0010
Organization: Piedmont Behavior Health Center, LLC
Contact: Jason Weber
Address: 42009 Victory Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176
Organization: Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
Address: 12011 Government Center Parkway #300
Fairfax, VA 22035
Phone #: 703-324-4404
Organization: Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation
Address: 12011 Government Center Parkway #1050
Fairfax, VA 22035
Phone #: 703-324-5587
Organization: Liesure and Wellness Division
Contact: Gary Logue
Address: 12055 Governmnet Center Park Suite 927
Fairfax, VA 22035-1118
Phone #: (703) 876-2179
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Out of State
Organization: Change, Inc.
Contact: Richard Glasser
Address: 115 Stpmer Avenue
Westiminster, MD 21157
Phone #: (410) 876-2179