Fall 2012 ORIENTATION
University Supervisors
Internship / Student Teaching
Contract Information
• Visit Human Resources
– Compliance paperwork
– Direct deposit
– Tax forms
• Contact Bruce Barker for an appointment
– bbarker@email.wcu.edu or 227-3122
• Signed Contracts (Emailed from Mary Rompf)
• Questions or Concerns?
– Contact Regina Aton @ adelorm@email.wcu.edu or 227-7108
Travel Reimbursement
Travel forms must be submitted according to the
following guide lines:
a.
b.
c.
At the beginning of each semester, submit an estimate of the
total anticipated supervision-related travel using the Travel
Preapproval Form found online at the following address:
http://wcu.edu/12382.asp
Thereafter, mileage reimbursement must be submitted monthly
using the Travel Template found online at the following address:
http://wcu.edu/12382.asp
Faxed and emailed copies will not be accepted!
Contact Linda Raxter (lraxter@email.wcu.edu or 227.7314)
Acronyms
• CT – Cooperating Teacher
• US – University Supervisor
• AS – Academic Supervisor (Secondary English, Mathematics, Science,
Social Studies and K-12 Spanish, Art, and Music)
• I/ST - Intern/Student Teacher
• OFE – Office of Field Experiences
• STL – School of Teaching and Learning
• CEAP – College of Education and Allied Professions
• EE – Electronic Evidences required for licensure
• CTC - Certification of Teaching Capacity (old "Exit Criteria")
University Supervisor
• Liaison between the classroom teacher, the
academic supervisor (if applicable), and CEAP
• US ensures a comprehensive and rewarding
classroom experience for interns/student teachers,
public school teachers, and P-12 students
Internship I
Contact interns at earliest convenience to:
– Send an introductory email to the intern/student teacher,
cooperating teacher, and academic supervisor. Find out when
Intern is reporting to school (many report to host schools when
their CTs begin the school year)
– Visit the school to introduce yourself
– Address intern/cooperating teacher concerns and familiarize
them with the expectations and roles
– Check to see that signed health certificates have been turned
in to school/district (due before students report)
– Schedule initial visit (first observation)
– Set tentative dates for videotaped lesson and mid-term
conference
Internship I
• Assist students in meeting expectations/deadlines
outlined in program-specific checklists
Checklists/resources/forms:
– Elementary & Middle Grade: http://wcu.edu/10064.asp
– Secondary & Specialty Areas: http://wcu.edu/28975.asp
– Health and Physical Education: http://wcu.edu/29358.asp
– Special Education Program: http://wcu.edu/28972.asp
Internship I
Number of Site Visits
Purpose of Visit
Maximum of 3 visits, unless
problems are evident and
properly documented
1. Initial visit/formal observation
2. Midterm evaluation/ schedule
videotaped observation
3. Formal observation and final
evaluation
Videotaping instructions: http://www.wcu.edu/9874.asp
Video taping equipment is available:
• Lee Nickles (lnickles@email.wcu.edu)
• Hunter Library
• Host school
Internship I
• Assist candidates in planning, reviewing, and teaching
lessons
• Provide feedback to observed lessons
• Respond to journal entries
• Provide feedback to videotaped lesson
• Establish/retain documentation of interventions
Reflective Journal - Internship I
Respond to at least 4 entries
• Purpose is to have interns reflect about
their experiences
• Some programs have set journal formats
– English
• If a program does not have a set format,
feel free to provide the interns with an
example.
- http://www.wcu.edu/30203.asp
Internship I
• Establish and retain documentation of all interventions
(consult with academic supervisor)
• Notify/provide documentation of interventions (i.e.
action plan, conferences) to Director of Field
Experiences and appropriate program
coordinator/department head regarding
concerns/issues related to intern performance
• Suggested action plan template:
http://www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/OFE_IST_ActionPlan.doc
INTERN STUDENT ACTION PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT
INTERN:
SCHOOL:
COOPERATING TEACHER:
GRADE:
SEMESTER:
DATE:
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD FROM
CERTIFICATE of
TEACHING
CAPACITY
ACTION PLAN
EXPECTATION
RESPONSIBLE
COMPLETION
EXPECTATION
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·
·
·
·
·
·
__________________________________________________
Intern Signature
_______________________
Date
__________________________________________________
Cooperating Teacher Signature
_______________________
Date
__________________________________ ________________
University Supervisor Signature
_______________________
Date
__________________________________________________
Director of Field Experience Signature
_______________________
Date
Internship I
• Schedule midterm (fall break - October 15-19)
• Schedule final evaluation conferences with the
CT/academic supervisor (last day of classes – December
7)
• Midterm/final evaluation forms:
– Elementary & Middle Grade: http://wcu.edu/10064.asp
– Secondary & Specialty Areas: http://wcu.edu/28975.asp
– Health and Physical Education: http://wcu.edu/29358.asp
– Special Education Program: http://wcu.edu/28972.asp
Internship I
• Submit final paperwork (i.e. observations, checklists,
grade sheets, midterm/final evaluation) to the Office
of Field Experience at the end of the semester
(December 14 - last day of exams)
Internship I – Substitute
Teaching
• Internship I students may not substitute teach on the
days they are assigned to a school
• They may substitute teach on days they are not in class
at WCU or required to be at the host school for
internship
• Students should check with the school to inquire about
requirements and pay for substitute teaching
Internship I
• Questions?
Internship II/Student Teaching
• Contact interns – no later than the first two weeks of
public school start date to:
– Send an introductory email to the intern/student teacher,
cooperating teacher, and academic supervisor.
– Visit the school to introduce yourself
– Address intern/cooperating teacher concerns and familiarize
them with the expectations and roles
– Student teachers - check to see student submitted signed
health certificate to school/district (due before students
report)
– Schedule first observation
– Set tentative dates for videotaped lesson and mid-term
conference
Internship II/Student Teaching
• Assist students in meeting expectations/deadlines
outlined in the program-specific checklists.
Checklists/resources/forms:
–
–
–
–
Elementary & Middle Grade: http://wcu.edu/10064.asp
Secondary & Specialty Areas: http://wcu.edu/28975.asp
Health and Physical Education: http://wcu.edu/29358.asp
Special Education Program: http://wcu.edu/28972.asp
Internship II/Student Teaching
Number of Visits
Purpose of Visit
• Maximum of 5 visits unless
problems are evident with
proper documentation
1. Initial visit/formal observation
2. Formal observation/schedule 1st
videotaped lesson
3. Midterm evaluation
4. Formal observation/schedule 2nd
videotaped lesson
5. Final evaluation
* Consult with academic
supervisor
Videotaping instructions: http://www.wcu.edu/9874.asp
Video taping equipment is available
•
•
•
Lee Nickles (lnickles@email.wcu.edu)
Hunter Library
Host school
Internship II/Student Teaching
• Assist candidates in planning, reviewing, & teaching lessons
• Provide feedback to observed lessons
• Respond to journal entries
• Provide feedback to videotaped lesson
• Establish/retain documentation of interventions
• Ensure candidate carries full teaching load and extracurricular
activities/duties for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks or 50 days
AND continues in the placement until the last day of class
(December 7)
Reflective Journal
Internship II/Student Teaching
Respond in writing to at least 6 entries
• Purpose is to have interns reflect about
their experiences
• Some programs have set journal formats
– English
• If a program does not have a set format,
feel free to provide the interns with an
example.
- http://www.wcu.edu/30203.asp
Internship II/Student Teaching
• Establish and retain documentation of all interventions
(consult with academic supervisor)
• Notify and provide documentation of intervention (i.e.
action plan, conference) to Lead University Supervisor,
Director of Field Experiences and the appropriate
program coordinator/department head regarding any
concerns/issues related to intern performance.
• Suggested action plan template:
http://www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/OFE_IST_ActionPlan.doc
INTERN STUDENT ACTION PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT
INTERN:
SCHOOL:
COOPERATING TEACHER:
GRADE:
SEMESTER:
DATE:
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD FROM
CERTIFICATE of
TEACHING
CAPACITY
ACTION PLAN
EXPECTATION
RESPONSIBLE
COMPLETION
EXPECTATION
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
__________________________________________________
Intern Signature
_______________________
Date
__________________________________________________
Cooperating Teacher Signature
_______________________
Date
__________________________________ ________________
University Supervisor Signature
_______________________
Date
__________________________________________________
Director of Field Experience Signature
_______________________
Date
Internship II/Student Teaching
• Schedule midterm conference with CT/AS (fall break October 1519). CTC form: http://www.wcu.edu/30203.asp
• EE 3 should be completed & evaluated mid October
• EE 5 should be completed & evaluated by end of November
• EE 6 should be completed & evaluated by the last day of class
• Schedule final evaluation conference with CT/AS by last day of
class (December 7). Final CTC must have all applicable signatures.
– CTC form: http://www.wcu.edu/30203.asp
Note: Final evaluation must be posted in Task Stream AND the original paper
copy must be submitted to OFE with signatures
Internship II/Student Teaching
• Submit final paperwork (i.e. observations, checklists, grade sheets,
signed Certification of Teaching Capacity form) to OFE at end of
semester
• Post final student grade to MyCat (in collaboration with the
CT/AS)
• Verify all evaluations are completed by US/AS and CT to clear for
licensure!
• Remind students to submit all forms and fees required for
licensure to the Licensure Specialist, Barbara Schade at:
bschade@email.wcu.edu or (828) 227-2000
Intern II/ST Attendance
• Interns and CTs - keep records of hours/days in the
classroom
• Students must notify the CT and US by phone if they must be
absent
• Absences should be made up ASAP
• Student must work with the Director of Field Experiences
and US if they are absent 3 or more days
• Absences for personal business are not permitted
• Interns who fail to meet attendance requirements will be
removed from internship
Substitute Teaching
• Intern II/ST may substitute a maximum of 5 days only
after they have been full-time teaching for two weeks
• Students are only allowed to substitute for their CTs in
the classrooms in which they are placed (variations
should be cleared in advance with the Director of Field
Experiences)
• Intern II/ST may not hold or accept outside
employment that interferes with the internship
experience
Intern II/ST - Early Release
• Eligible for early release only if offered fulltime job as a
long-term substitute teacher or as a teacher in his or
her area of licensure
• Can occur only after the Intern II/ST has successfully
completed ten consecutive weeks (50 days) of fulltime
teaching as required by NC Department of Public
Instruction for licensure purposes
Internship II/Student Teaching
• Questions?
Task Stream
• Task Stream information for faculty:
http://www.wcu.edu/9870.asp
• Contact Lee Nickles at lnickles@email.wcu.edu or
227.3299
Electronic Evidences
A few important points…
• All EE’s must be evaluated by both the university rep
(US or AS) and a school partner (the CT).
• All components of EE3 must be at a 3+ before the I/ST
teaches the unit.
• EE5 must show positive gains in student learning to be
acceptable.
• The I/ST must achieve a 3+ on all components of the
CTC (EE4) to be licensed.
• Contact OFE is you feel an intern/student teacher will
not meet the minimum scores by the end of the
semester
Electronic Evidences
• Questions? Discussion?
Contact Information
Office of Field Experiences – Killian 228
Phone:
(828) 227-7314
Fax:
(828) 227-7610
Lead University Supervisor: Sarah Reams (sereams@wcu.edu)
Admin. Asst:
Linda Raxter (lraxter@wcu.edu)
Website:
http://www.wcu.edu/9856.asp
Handbook:
http://www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/OFE_Handbook.pdf