SAMPLE – SECONDARY FOCUS
Intern/Mentor Orientation
[insert date, time and location]
Agenda
2 min.
Principal [insert name] Welcome and Introduction
 Setting the tone
2 min.
Site Coordinator [insert name] & PDS Liaison [insert name] Introduction
 Special announcements (upcoming meetings/Riall lecture, etc.)
10 min.
[insert school name] Resources
 School related information (binder)
 Media Specialist
 Technology
 Dean of Students/AP/Guidance
 Special program coordinator
2 min.
Additional Opportunities
 After school programs, tutoring, coaching, clubs, etc.
20 min.
Intern Information
 Internship Checklist
 Intern Calendar
 SU Professional Development Tracker
 [insert district name] County Calendar
 Cohort Contact Information
 RPDS Conference Information
5 min.
Mentor & Intern Questions
5 min.
Pictures
*Total time needed: approximately 1 hour
SAMPLE – ELEMENTARY FOCUS
Intern/Mentor Orientation
[insert date, time and location]
Agenda
I. Welcome & Introductions - Liaison & Site Coordinator(s)
a. Share contact information
II. Words of Wisdom - Administration
a. Dress Code
b. Punctuality/Attendance
c. Confidentiality
d. Lesson observation by administration
III. SU Partnership - Site Coordinator(s)
a. Share the what it means to be in a PDS partnership
b. Share upcoming & important dates (intern artifact checklist)
IV. Secrets to a successful internship – Site Coordinator(s)
a. Visit SU’s website and print out an evaluation form
b. Open lines of communication
c. Be prepared for daily instruction
d. Check TV/WCBOE’s website for closings and/or delay
e. Daily lessons plans written/submitted 24 hours in advance of teaching lesson.
(Discuss approved format with mentor and supervisor)
i. Suggested format found online in intern handbook
ii. Co-planning/continuous dialogue
iii. Mentor Teacher will provide daily feedback
V. Requirements - Liaison
a. Three showcase lessons (Differentiated, Rich in Technology, Arts Integration)
b. Video tape all showcase lessons and one lesson early throughout your 16-week
internship experience for seminar reflection. Start early!
c. Reflect on daily instruction +/d. One legacy project completed at one of the two sites during your 16-week
internship experience
e. Maintain professional demeanor at all times
f. Have FUN!!!!
VI. Questions?
VII. Pictures