Field Study Orientation Dr. Len Elovitz

Purpose To provide you with real experiences that will enhance your probability of becoming a successful supervisor and/or principal (business administrator) To provide real experiences that will help you gain proficiency in the ELCC standards

Prerequisites 24 credits Computer Applications Educational Research Field Application Course Registration per your letter

Time requirements (minimum) 2 hours per day 5 days per week 15 weeks During, before and after school

Log Documentation All field work Log sheets are provided on the department website http://grad.kean.edu/edleadership  New sheet for each day Number them sequentially (L1, L2 …) Provide a brief description of work done Signed and dated by site supervisor

Summary of Time All field work Spreadsheet is available on the department website http://grad.kean.edu/edleadership  Dates should correspond to individual log sheets

Required Projects and Activities Listed on the matrix of activities found on the department website http://grad.kean.edu/edleadership  All must be completed by the end of Field II Substitutions - Approval of Kean Supervisor

Completing the Matrix List the number(s) of the artifact(s) and/or logs that relate to completion of the project or activity in the 3rd column Your Kean supervisor will rate your proficiency in the next columns The matrix will be returned to you at the end of field I. Copy it and give it to your Kean supervisor at the start of field 2

Artifacts Illustrate your experiences correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, articles, photographs, invoices, budgets, schedules, telephone messages, newsletters, forms, agenda, observations, etc. Your work or about you Number each one (A1, A2 …)

Portfolio Cover sheet – List your name, e-mail address, phone number, Kean program in which you are matriculated (certification or degree), field site, name and position of site mentor Matrix List of numbered artifacts descriptive phrase--e.g.," 9/23/13 faculty meeting agenda listing candidate as presenter Artifacts in sequential order Logs un sequential order Time summary

Portfolio Paper - Binder Electronic – CD or Flash Drive One Continuous file for logs Affidavit from site supervisor

Electronic Logs One file Affidavit from site supervisor - I certify that the logs contained in this file are an accurate account of work performed under my supervision.

Action Research Project Solve a problem identified at the field site First 3 chapters should be completed in Research course by the end of Field I Remainder finished by the end of Field II Full report handed in with portfolio Not required for certification or SBA candidates

Field Supervision Site supervisor provides day-to-day supervision of your work Course instructor will arrange for a site visitation to meet with you and your supervisor Course instructor reserves the right to appear unannounced to monitor your work based on the Course Information Form

Course Information Sheet Can be found on department website http://grad.kean.edu/edleadership  Fill out and return to Kean supervisor ASAP Schedule will be used for visitation We’ll try for your prep - if not lunch Be certain to list your extension, if any; Be certain to provide your cell phone number list exact site address so it can be entered into GPS Directions should be from a major highway

Evaluation Site supervisor’s evaluation Experiences reflected on logs Quality of completion of papers and activities as represented in your artifacts Grade will be assigned by Kean supervisor.

Business Administrators No standards exist Portfolio will include projects decided upon between you and field supervisor No action research You have to take comps

Final Words We know that this is a lot of work, but so is being an administrator You should be given increasing responsibility as your site supervisor’s trust grows Problems should be brought to the attention of your Kean instructor Remember you must apply once again for Field II Stay positive and have fun