Taking the Next Step: What You Need To Know For Your Practicum Experience Slide show prepared by Chris Swerling (Modified with new DESE information by Lisa Estabrook) What You Need To Know For Your Practicum Experience Slide show prepared by Chris Swerling (Modified with new DESE information by Lisa Estabrook)

Session Goals / Overview / Practicum Process / Expectations / Requirements / Overview / Practicum Process / Expectations / Requirements

Our Itinerary / Vocabulary / Goal Setting / Securing a Practicum / Practicum Forms / Major/Minor Projects / Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook / Log / Vocabulary / Goal Setting / Securing a Practicum / Practicum Forms / Major/Minor Projects / Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook / Log

Vocabulary / Teaching Candidate (TC) -you / Program Supervisor (PS)- College Supervisor / Supervising Practitioner (PS) Participating Librarian / Major Project / Minor Projects (3) / Log / DESE / Artifacts / Teaching Candidate (TC) -you / Program Supervisor (PS)- College Supervisor / Supervising Practitioner (PS) Participating Librarian / Major Project / Minor Projects (3) / Log / DESE / Artifacts

First Step: Define Your Goals / Specific/Strategic / Measurable / Attainable / Realistic/Relevant / Time Bound/Targeted S.M.A.R.T / Specific/Strategic / Measurable / Attainable / Realistic/Relevant / Time Bound/Targeted S.M.A.R.T

A Principal’s View / What is your goal? / What skills do you bring? / What skills do you want to acquire? / What knowledge do you seek to gain?

Sample Goal / During my practicum I will develop class management skills and a “tried and true” set of assessment strategies and techniques. By the end of my practicum I will have developed and demonstrated my ability to instruct students as well to collaborate with teachers and members of the school’s parent community. P Preservice Preformance Assessment: SLTP WIKI

Expectations / Attendance / Appearance / Attention to Deadlines- ALWAYS be ready! / Ask Questions! / Professionalism

Practicum Expectations / ELAR profile/MEPID# / MTEL / Elementary first, Secondary ( 150 Hrs. each ) / MA DESE: NEW PTS / Daily Log: Time and Task The SLTP Practicum Guide AND the Wiki should become your constant companions throughout your practicum / ELAR profile/MEPID# / MTEL / Elementary first, Secondary ( 150 Hrs. each ) / MA DESE: NEW PTS / Daily Log: Time and Task The SLTP Practicum Guide AND the Wiki should become your constant companions throughout your practicum

Choosing a Practicum Site / Certified Library Teacher (PTS) / Practical Learning Experience in Library Administration, Class Management, Teaching Ability (3 years in public school) / Distance is a factor in your choice DEADLINE: May 13, 2016 / Certified Library Teacher (PTS) / Practical Learning Experience in Library Administration, Class Management, Teaching Ability (3 years in public school) / Distance is a factor in your choice DEADLINE: May 13, 2016

Prior to/ By May 13 / Selecting a Practicum Location / Review list (tonight’s task) / Speak with Faculty Advisor / Contact the School Library Teacher / Set up a time for a site visit- ASAP! / Selecting a Practicum Location / Review list (tonight’s task) / Speak with Faculty Advisor / Contact the School Library Teacher / Set up a time for a site visit- ASAP!

Prior to/ By May 13 / Visit school with resume in hand / Complete Practicum Application form / Include: License# (of Supervising Practioner) / Include: Start date /schedule of days / Secure: Faculty Advisor approval / Submit form / Visit school with resume in hand / Complete Practicum Application form / Include: License# (of Supervising Practioner) / Include: Start date /schedule of days / Secure: Faculty Advisor approval / Submit form

Registering For Your Practicum / Your approved application IS your course registration / Once processed, it cannot be changed Be VERY sure of your placement! / Your approved application IS your course registration / Once processed, it cannot be changed Be VERY sure of your placement!

Before Beginning Practicum: / Return visit: Bring a gift! SLTP Practicum Guide / Establish time/date for 1 st announced observation during first week of Practicum Experience / Set up your Portfolio Notebook / Begin to shape the Major/Minor Projects / Return visit: Bring a gift! SLTP Practicum Guide / Establish time/date for 1 st announced observation during first week of Practicum Experience / Set up your Portfolio Notebook / Begin to shape the Major/Minor Projects

CORI’S, and More / Paperwork for School / Meet with Principal / Tour of the building Be VERY sure of your placement!

Develop a Personal Relationship / Know YOUR Responsibilities / Exemplify Professional Conduct / Good communication with SP / Your success in your practicum is the predictor for your career

Major/Minor Projects (these are subject to change due to changes in DESE requirements / 4 proposals / Major Project: 3 lesson unit / Minor Projects: Relevant to school library setting / Preview: 1 page summary/reflection with supporting artifacts

Project Examples / Taught Easy Bib; gave feedback on student bibliographies / Created Web page resources for parents of Sped students / Taught students how to use Tumblebooks and created vodcast for Library Webpage to support use at home.

Necessary Forms / SLTP Practicum Guide / SLTP Checklist of Requirements / Practicum/Practicum Equivalent Experience Lesson Plan Template / Projected Work Calendar / Guide for the Development of the Log for Licensure / Major/Minor Project Rubrics, Evaluation forms / MA DESE Standards/forms / SLTP Practicum Guide / SLTP Checklist of Requirements / Practicum/Practicum Equivalent Experience Lesson Plan Template / Projected Work Calendar / Guide for the Development of the Log for Licensure / Major/Minor Project Rubrics, Evaluation forms / MA DESE Standards/forms

Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook ( subject to change) / Set this up ahead of time / Collect artifacts (camera) / First Entry: Log Keep in mind: Your log and your portfolio are NOT part of the 150 Practicum hours

Your Log (subject to change) / Template on SLTP Wiki / Record each day - There will be surprises! / Discuss with Supervising Practitioner / Match your newly gained experience to the standard / MINIMUM: 3 examples per standard / An experience can fit more than one / Reflect! This is your professional growth / Template on SLTP Wiki / Record each day - There will be surprises! / Discuss with Supervising Practitioner / Match your newly gained experience to the standard / MINIMUM: 3 examples per standard / An experience can fit more than one / Reflect! This is your professional growth

Why Is The Log Important? ( Log is subject to change.) / 5-6 Page Final Report / MA Teacher Evaluation / Wiki: Rubrics and Guiding Questions / Evidence: 3 best entries used in SLIS Pre-Service Performance Assessment (due 1 week PRIOR to final meeting Print/Digital) / DESE documentation / 5-6 Page Final Report / MA Teacher Evaluation / Wiki: Rubrics and Guiding Questions / Evidence: 3 best entries used in SLIS Pre-Service Performance Assessment (due 1 week PRIOR to final meeting Print/Digital) / DESE documentation / Pre-Service Performance Assessment for Students / Documents what you have done to meet DESE Standards for SLT/Subject Matter / Identifies areas of needed growth during Practicum

Artifact Requirements ( subject to change) / Student assessments (at least 2) / Student Surveys (Required) (1/2-way through practicum) / Building Teacher observation (3) plus reflections= 1 Artifact (may change) / Video of your teaching with a reflection and what students learned / Professional Growth: Where and how have you grown in the role of a school library teacher? Reference journals and include bibliography At least 6 artifacts by second visit! / Student assessments (at least 2) / Student Surveys (Required) (1/2-way through practicum) / Building Teacher observation (3) plus reflections= 1 Artifact (may change) / Video of your teaching with a reflection and what students learned / Professional Growth: Where and how have you grown in the role of a school library teacher? Reference journals and include bibliography At least 6 artifacts by second visit!

Field Supervisors: / Linda Friel / Linda Conneely / Janie Wolkenbreit (MA West) / Review Log- Be Prepared! Send 2 days ahead digitally / Review Standards Based Portfolio Notebook / Finalize Major/Minor Project / Reviews and calibrates evidence for feedback / Observe you teaching / Reviews (TC) Self-Assessment, preliminary goals and plan finalization / Reviews and shares CAP Rubric performance ratings / Revises plans and goals as necessary / Linda Friel / Linda Conneely / Janie Wolkenbreit (MA West) / Review Log- Be Prepared! Send 2 days ahead digitally / Review Standards Based Portfolio Notebook / Finalize Major/Minor Project / Reviews and calibrates evidence for feedback / Observe you teaching / Reviews (TC) Self-Assessment, preliminary goals and plan finalization / Reviews and shares CAP Rubric performance ratings / Revises plans and goals as necessary

/ 1 Pre-Observation Visit: (TC and PS) (20 minutes) / (Does not need to be in person) / 1- Announced Observation: (TC) (PS) (SP) / TC_SELF ASSESSMENT / 1-Post Conf. Announced visit: THREE-WAY VISIT: (TC) (PS) (SP) / 1-Unnanounced Observation : (TC) (SP) / 1 =-Post Conference of Unannounced visit: (TC), (SP) / Administer Student Surveys 1/2 –way though practicum / 1 Pre-Conference for 2 nd observation: (PS) (TC) / 1 (2 nd ) Announced Observation: (TC), (SP) and (PS) / 1 Post Conference for 2 nd Observation: (PS) and TC) / SP and PS meet to calibrate evidence / 1 (2 nd ) THREE-WAY Meeting: (TC, PS, SP) / 1 (2 nd ) Unannounced Meeting (SP) and (TC) (PS optional visit) / 1 Post-Conference (SP and TC) / (SP) and (PS) meet to calibrate evidence / 1 Third THREE-WAY MEETING: (TC) (PS) (SP) / 1 Pre-Observation Visit: (TC and PS) (20 minutes) / (Does not need to be in person) / 1- Announced Observation: (TC) (PS) (SP) / TC_SELF ASSESSMENT / 1-Post Conf. Announced visit: THREE-WAY VISIT: (TC) (PS) (SP) / 1-Unnanounced Observation : (TC) (SP) / 1 =-Post Conference of Unannounced visit: (TC), (SP) / Administer Student Surveys 1/2 –way though practicum / 1 Pre-Conference for 2 nd observation: (PS) (TC) / 1 (2 nd ) Announced Observation: (TC), (SP) and (PS) / 1 Post Conference for 2 nd Observation: (PS) and TC) / SP and PS meet to calibrate evidence / 1 (2 nd ) THREE-WAY Meeting: (TC, PS, SP) / 1 (2 nd ) Unannounced Meeting (SP) and (TC) (PS optional visit) / 1 Post-Conference (SP and TC) / (SP) and (PS) meet to calibrate evidence / 1 Third THREE-WAY MEETING: (TC) (PS) (SP) Cycle of Visits

Words of Advice / You will get out of your Practicum what you put in to it. Treat it as your “first job” / Be prepared / Ask Questions / Create a timeline and stick to it / Read the Practicum Guide. Read it again. Tab it and underline/highlight. Then, read it again. / Know what is required ahead of time. / Communicate constantly / You will get out of your Practicum what you put in to it. Treat it as your “first job” / Be prepared / Ask Questions / Create a timeline and stick to it / Read the Practicum Guide. Read it again. Tab it and underline/highlight. Then, read it again. / Know what is required ahead of time. / Communicate constantly