Educational
Administration
Practicum
Handbook
School of Education
Office of Clinical Experiences
Revised Summer 2014
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Nancy Hendrickson
Ed Admin Practicum Experiences Coordinator
E-mail: nhendrickson@tds.net
Home Telephone: 608-523-4164
UW-P EOSP Phone: 608-342-1276
Clinical Experiences
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza, 125 Doudna Hall
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
Phone: 608-342-1271
FAX: 608-342-1002
Email: clinicalexp@uwplatt.edu
Support Staff
Jessica Leibfried
Karen Stinson
Director of the School of Education
Phone: 608-342-1131
Dave Chellevold
Ed Admin Program Advisor
608-342-1065
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing UW-Platteville for your continued professional development. We
appreciate the confidence you have placed in us to ensure that you have the necessary
knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successfully endorsed as an educational administrator
effectively serving students and schools in the State of Wisconsin.
This Educational Administration Practicum Handbook has been prepared to guide you through
your final phase in obtaining educational administration certification. We want you to be
successful. In order for this to happen, you will need to work collaboratively with everyone
involved in this experience, especially the Site Administrator and University Supervisor assigned
to you. Pay particular attention to the various roles people play and the responsibilities each of
these individuals has in mentoring you. Included in this handbook are forms that will be used by
you to document your experience. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me,
Best of luck in your future endeavors!
Nancy Hendrickson
Practicum Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
E-mail: nhendrickson@tds.net
Home Telephone: 608-523-4164
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword ......................................................................................................... 2
Wisconsin Educational Administration Standards ......................................... 4
Practicum Requirements ................................................................................. 5
Health/Report/Criminal History Check .......................................................... 6
Insurance Coverage ......................................................................................... 6
Procedures for Certification ............................................................................ 6
Career Center .................................................................................................. 7
Practicum Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................. 8
Initial Observation Report by Practicum Coordinator .................................... 9
Record of Visits with Practicum Students .................................................... 10
Practicum Activity/Experience Log .............................................................. 11
Practicum Evaluation Form ......................................................................... 12
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Wisconsin Educational Administration Standards
Standard 1:
The administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates competence in the 10 teacher
standards.
Standard 2:
The administrator leads by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and
stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by the school community.
Standard 3:
The administrator manages by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and
instructional program conducive to pupil learning and staff professional growth.
Standard 4:
The administrator ensures management of the organization, operations, finances, and resources
for a safer, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Standard 5:
The administrator models collaborating with families and community members, responding to
diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
Standard 6:
The administrator acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
Standard 7:
The administrator understands, responds to, and interacts with the larger political, social,
economic, legal, and cultural context that affects schooling.
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Practicum Requirements
To be endorsed for licensure, all students must demonstrate basic proficiency in all competency areas.
Grades will be issued by the mentor in collaboration with the practicum coordinator
All practicum students are expected to complete the following:
*Complete Practicum supervised experience under the direction of a site mentor and the practicum
coordinator.
*Carry out duties assigned to you as an employee of a school district.
*Complete the Practicum experience under the direction of a fully-licensed administrator mentor
and practicum coordinator.
*Arrange to complete the following tasks:
I.
Complete a minimum of 300 hours working within a school setting performing tasks
typically assigned to an administrator. The process for documentation of these hours
includes:
Module 1- Introduction to the practicum experience and expectations as well as the
requirements for the portfolio.
Module 2 - The practicum coordinator will meet with each administrative candidate and
his/her mentor (building principal, superintendent or other fully licensed and active
school administrator) to outline the expectations and develop timelines. This constitutes
the Initial visit and review of expectations.
Module 3- Ed Admin candidates will register for Teaching 7310 Practicum.
Administrative candidates with provide documentation of a minimum of one-hundred
hours of practicum experience. The ed admin candidate is responsible for filing the
completed mid-term evaluation and the practicum log with the practicum coordinator no
later than the final meeting of module 3.
Module 4 - All candidates continue logging practicum activities.
Module 5 - During the Final visit the administrative candidate, the mentor, and the
practicum coordinator will jointly review the candidate’s practicum hours, experiences
and reflections.
Module 6 - Ed Admin candidates will register for Teaching 7310 Practicum.
Administrative candidates with provide documentation of an additional minimum of twohundred hours of practicum experience. The ed admin candidate is responsible for filing
the completed final evaluation and the practicum log with the practicum coordinator no
later than the final meeting of module 6.
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II.
To promote reflective practice, administrator candidates will complete a practicum
log of their 300 hours in which they record important practical learner experiences
and relate them to the Wisconsin Administrator Standards.
Health Report/Criminal History Check
Certain health reports and criminal background checks may be required in school districts.
Please check with your district of placement for local requirements.
Insurance Coverage
If appropriate, all practicum students are provided professional liability insurance by the State of
Wisconsin by the provisions of SS 165.35 (6) and 895.41 (1) of Chapter 81, Laws of Wisconsin
1975. This coverage protects the practicum students against claims from third parties for
personal injury or property damage caused by negligent acts.
Procedures for Certification
Each administrative candidate who intends to work in Wisconsin should make application for
new licensure certification near the completion of their Practicum. The application form may be
obtained online at www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsis/tel. Students who intend to work in another
state should write to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in that state and ask for the
procedures for obtaining an administrative certificate in that state. It should be kept in mind that
having a copy of a Wisconsin Teaching or Administrative Certificate will hasten the process of
obtaining a certificate in another state.
The completed application and money should be submitted to the following: Certification
Officer, School of Education, 1 University Plaza, UW-Platteville, Platteville, WI, 53818. The
Certification Officer will verify that all requirements have been met, including the submission of
your final practicum grade, and forward the application packet onto the Department of Public
Instruction.
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Career Center
The University provides a Career Center for the convenience of alumni who seek help in
securing a teaching position. This office provides assistance with resumes, cover letters,
interview techniques, job search strategies and information about a large number of vacancies in
Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota as well as other states and foreign countries. You can
refer to their website for education majors at
http://www.uwplatt.edu/careercenter/teacher/index.html.
Administrative candidates should update credentials by the beginning of their final semester of
course work on campus. Even those who may not be seeking employment immediately should
establish a credential file with “open” recommendations since persons who can make the greatest
contribution to this file may be available now but may not be so at a later date, and
recommendations would of necessity be more vague and of less value in presenting a prospective
administrative to a prospective employer.
In order for the Career Center to function to the best advantage of all concerned, it is important
that they be notified as soon as a teaching position has been accepted.
Reference Checklist:

Include the names, emails, business phone # and possibly cell # if approved by your
references. These are individuals that you will use as references that you would like the
employer to talk with, at some time, during the hiring process.

The individuals you list as references DO NOT have to be the same individuals that you
have received letters of recommendation (or letters of reference) from for your portfolio
or self-credential file.

What format should you use when listing your references? When listing your references,
you have two options to choose from:
1. Your references can be part of your resume. List them directly following the last
section of text on your resume.
2. You can also list your references on a separate page. HOWEVER, remember to
include your name and contact information at the top of your page (you should
use the same heading you used on your resume). Follow this information with the
heading “REFERENCES,” and then list the contact information. An example of a
reference page is available at:
www.uwplatt.edu/careercenter/resources/index.html
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PRACTICUM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Role
Ed Admin
Coordinator
Practicum
Coordinator
School Mentor
Responsibilities
1. Verifies that student has completed all coursework in preparation for practicum
experience. Arranges or verifies placement.
2. Maintains student’s file to verify completion of program.
3. Assigns practicum coordinator(s) to work with site mentor and practicum
students.
4. Monitors practicum evaluations to ensure they are appropriately conducted and
recorded.
5. Monitors practicum evaluations to ensure they are appropriately conducted and
recorded.
6. Serves as liaison between the student, Education Office of Special Programs,
various departments of the University and cooperating schools.
7. During Modules 4 and 6, the Ed Admin coordinator and practicum coordinator
will review the administrative candidate’s practicum experiences with the
candidate and will collaborate to determine the practicum grade for each
administrative candidate including the comments of the mentor as a major
component of the candidate’s grade.
8. Coordinates assessment of professional portfolio.
1. Attends orientation to Practicum Supervision with Coordinator of Education
Office of Special Programs as necessary.
2. Hold an initial meeting with the mentor and the ed admin candidate during
Module 2 and a second visit in Module5.
3. Collects, reviews, and submits practicum evaluation and log materials to the ed
admin coordinator.
4. Has final responsibility for assigning candidates a grade. The letter grade should
be a consensus of the ed admin coordinator, the practicum coordinator and
mentor.
1. Supports ed admin candidate on working toward towards his/her goals.
2. Assists ed admin candidate to complete his/her practicum.
3. Must be a fully-licensed administrator willing to allow student to complete
practicum under his/her direction.
4. Collaborates with practicum coordinator on a Final Assessment.
Ed Admin
Candidate
1. Keeps a record of practicum activities throughout the practicum experience.
2. Continue to update Portfolio.
3. Completes additional activities as assigned by ed admin personnel.
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INITIAL VISITATION REPORT BY PRACTICUM COORDINATOR
Practicum Coordinator________________________
Date__________________________
Ed Admin Candidate ________________________
School________________________
Time Spent:
With Practicum Student____________________
With Mentor_________________________
INITIAL ORIENTATION VISIT
_____ 1. Explain all forms
_____ 2. Outline University expectations of student
_____ 3. Explain the roles of student, Practicum Coordinator and Mentor
_____ 4. Facilitate the development of practicum plan
Comments:
____________________________________
Mentor Signature
___________________________________
Ed Admin Candidate Signature
_____________________________________
Practicum Coordinator
____________________________________
Date
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RECORD OF VISITS TO PRACTICUM STUDENTS
Semester _______________, ______
Practicum Coordinator ___________________________________
Initial Visit
Practicum Student
TIME (Hrs.)
Date
W/Practicum
Student
W/Site Mentor
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Final Visit
TIME (Hrs.)
Practicum Student
Date
W/Practicum Student
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Discuss with your mentor and Practicum Coordinator
W/Site Mentor
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Give Copy to the Practicum Coordinator
LOG
DATE
Activity
(Reference Artifact as appropriate)
Hours
Standard
Connection
Reflection
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REQUIRED PRACTICUM EVALUATION BY MENTOR
(At least a midterm and final mentor evaluation of practicum experience must be included in
student portfolio)
____Midterm
Ed Admin
Candidate
Key
____Final
Semester
D= Distinguished
P=Proficient
Performs as a competent, Performs as a successful
experienced student
beginning student teacher
teacher
Year
U=Unsatisfactory
(Incomplete)
Requires more
education/practice
B=Basic
Performs with minimal
competency; regular
supervision required
Please check each of the following competencies in the space that
best represents your judgment of the administrative candidate’s
performance in relation to the WI teaching standards.
1.Content The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and
structures of the disciplines she or he teaches and can create learning
experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils .
2.Development The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of
ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and
personal development.
3.Diversity The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to
learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet
the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
4.Instructional Strategies The teacher understands and uses a variety of
instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children’s
development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
5.Environment The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group
motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages
positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
6.Communication The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal
communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster
active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
7.Instructional Planning The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction
based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum
goals.
8.Assessment The teacher understands and uses formal and informal
assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social,
and physical development of the pupil.
9. Reflection The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates
the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in
the learning community and others, and who actively seeks out opportunities to
grow professionally.
10.Collaboration The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues,
parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and wellbeing and acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
Administrative Standard 2 The administrator leads by facilitating the
development, articulation, implementation, stewardship of a vision of learning that
is shared by the school community,
D
P
NO = Not
Observed
B
U
NO
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Administrative Standard 3 The administrator manages by advocating,
nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to
pupil learning and staff professional growth.
Administrative Standard 4 The administrator ensures management of the
organization, operations, finances, and resources for a safer, efficient, and
effective learning environment.
Administrative Standard 5 The administrator models collaborating with families
and community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
Administrative Standard 6 The administrator acts with integrity, fairness, and in
an ethical manner.
Administrative Standard 7 The administrator understands, responds to, and
interacts with the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context that
affects schooling.
OVERALL COMPETENCE: (Circle one) A B INCOMPLETE
EXPLANATION AND COMMENTS: Please type: This form will
be reproduced as it is submitted.
Ed Admin Candidate Initials______ (Indicates evaluation has been read by the candidate)
Mentor Signature______________________________________
Date_____________
Practicum Coordinator Signature_________________________
Date_____________
**** A signed copy of this form must be included in the candidate’s portfolio.