Michigan State University College of Education & Chicago Public Schools 1 Information Session Sunday, October 23, 2016

“The Life I Live” 2

Chicago Public Schools 3 rd largest school district  652 schools  ~400,000 children 480 Elementary Schools (through 8 th grade) 172 High Schools (grades 9-12) 9 Contract Schools (public schools open to all CPS students, operated by private entities under contract with CPS to provide an additional education option for students) 125 Charter Schools (public schools “chartered” by CPS, open to all Chicago children, approved by the Board of Education but operate independently from the Board and each other) 5 Options Schools (serve students who have dropped out of traditional high schools) 3

Chicago Public Schools Students: 396,683 African American 39% White 9% Hispanic 46% A sian/Pacific Islander <1% Native American <1% Multi-Racial 1% Unknown <1% Teachers: 20,736 African American 23% White 50% Hispanic 20% A sian/Pacific Islander 3% Native American <1% Multi-Racial 2% Unknown 2% 4

CPS Partnership Schools Bret Harte Elementary (PK – 8) Andrew Carnegie Elementary (PK – 8) Beulah Shoesmith Elementary (K – 6) John A Walsh Elementary (PK – 8) Bronzeville Scholastic High School (9 – 12) Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine (9 – 12) Air Force Academy High School (9 – 12) All great schools, making a difference! 5

We Seek Candidates Who Demonstrate: Commitment to teach in an urban setting! Personal Responsibility Independence Resiliency Knowledge about their own values and beliefs relative to the Chicago community. 6

Selection Criteria & Considerations Successful progression to internship review! Recommendation of Team Leaders, Faculty... Participation in: UECP/GECP Urban Immersion Fellowship Program Preferential Requests by CPS Available Placement Options 7

Conditions for Participation Meet criteria for the Progression to Internship (by the end of Spring): Pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Complete teaching major requirements/teacher certification coursework Have bachelor’s degree conferred Obtain approval for participation from current TE Team Leader Attend the campus-based orientation AND the pre-internship experience in Chicago. Abide by all MSU policies while enrolled in the program! Attend and participate in all scheduled instruction. Secure housing, transportation, and other necessities. Complete all CPS student teaching requirements. 8

Mandatory Pre-Internship Experience May 8-11, 2017 Travel & lodging expenses covered by the College of Education! Individuals are responsible for food expenses. 9

CPS Requirements TB Test Fingerprinting & Background Check Student Teacher Online Registration 10

Fall 2016 Timeline Sunday, October 23Info 5:00pm (KIVA) Monday, October 24Application Available Online Friday, November 11Application DEADLINE 5:00pm Monday, November 14 -Progression to Internship Friday, November 25Verification; Team Leader Endorsement for Chicago Placement; CPS Priority Request November 28 (week of) Notification of Conditionally Accepted Students December 12 (week of)Intern Acceptance DEADLINE; Communication of Intern Acceptances to Team Leaders 11

Spring 2017 Timeline January Communication w/ CPS Regarding Placement Needs March Mandatory Campus-Based 1-Day CPS Internship Orientation May 8-11 Mandatory Chicago-Based Pre-Internship Experience Mid-May CPS Online Student Teaching Application DEADLINE August Begin Internship Year in Chicago!! 12

Conditions for Participation DISCLAIMER: All deadlines are FINAL! NO EXCEPTIONS. Failure to meet a deadline assumes discontinuance of consideration for CPS internship placement. 13

Chicago-Based Site Coordinator Ms. Lana Brown 14

Internship Structure Placement in School Cluster Chicago-Based Field Supervision “Course Instruction Session” provided by Dr. Corey Drake, Director of TE Use of Technology Instruction (requires laptop/internet capabilities at residence) 15

What is this going to cost? 16 Chicago Living ExpensesAmount Housing (includes utilities) $6,700 Food$1,900 Public Transportation$900 TOTAL$9,500 Internship CostsAmount Tuition & Fees ( rates) $14,700 Technology$150 TB Test/Fingerprinting$150 TOTAL (excludes textbooks) $15,000 Living expenses based on 9-month residency... Bottom line = about $25,000.

Don’t panic! We’re here to help! SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT Watch for College of Education notification!! Housing tour during pre-internship experience to look at affordable options. 17

Top 5 Reasons You Should Do This! 1.We have a strong, sustained partnership with CPS. In 8 cohorts, we have placed 220 MSU teacher candidates there! 2.Significantly increases your job marketability. We are highly valued for completing the internship in the 3 rd largest school district in the country! 3.Strong consideration by CPS for hiring opportunities. In the cohort, 22 of the 26 interns were offered employment in CPS; and in the cohort,14 of 16 were! 4.You will be provided support through a job hunt & dinner workshop. 5.Certification Seminar customized specifically for Chicago Interns. 18

As a CPS teacher, you will… Receive: A starting salary of over $50,000 per year. Free admittance to all city museums. Mentoring through the Chicago New Teacher Center. Qualify for: Cell phone, gym membership, & retail discounts. Federal loan cancellation options!!! 19

Questions? 20