Information Session Sunday, October 21, 2018 MSU College of Education & Chicago Public Schools CHICAGO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Information Session Sunday, October 21, 2018

“The Life I Live” Students at Dvorak Technology Academy created a short film about the challenges they face as young teenagers. – Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools 3rd largest school district  644 schools  370,000+ children 479 Elementary Schools 165 High Schools 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) 121 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) 1 SAFE School

Chicago Public Schools Students: 371,382 African-American 37% White 10% Hispanic 47% Asian 4% Native American/Alaskan <1% Multi-Racial 1% Unknown <1% Teachers: 20,629 African-American 21% White 50% Hispanic 21% Asian 4% Native American <1% Multi-Racial 1.5% Unknown 2%

CPS Partnership Schools Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School (K – 6) Asa Philip Randolph Elementary School (PK – 8) Air Force Academy High School (9 – 12) William H. Ray Elementary School (PK – 8) All great schools, making a difference!

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.

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

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.

Mandatory Pre-Internship Experience May 6-9, 2019 Travel & lodging expenses covered by the College of Education! Individuals are responsible for food expenses.

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

Fall 2018 Timeline Sunday, October 21 Info Session @ 5:00 PM (252 EH) Monday, October 22 Application Available Online Friday, November 9 Application DEADLINE 5:00 PM Monday, November 12 - Progression to Internship Friday, November 23 Verification; Team Leader Endorsement for Chicago Placement; CPS Priority Request November 26 (week of) Email Notification of Conditionally Accepted Students December 10 (week of) Intern Acceptance DEADLINE; Communication of Intern Acceptances to Team Leaders

Spring 2019 Timeline January Communication w/ CPS Regarding Placement Needs March Mandatory Campus-Based 1-Day CPS Internship Orientation May 6-9 Mandatory Chicago-Based Pre-Internship Experience Mid-May CPS Online Student Teaching Application DEADLINE August Begin Internship Year in Chicago!!

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

Chicago-Based Site Coordinator Ms. Monica Swope

Internship Structure Placement in School Cluster Chicago-Based Field Supervision “Course Instruction Session” provided by Ms. Kelly Hodges, Associate Director, Teacher Preparation Program Use of Technology Instruction (requires laptop/internet capabilities at residence)

What is this going to cost? Internship Costs Amount Tuition & Fees (2018-19 rates; excludes taxes) $15,726 Technology $150 TB Test/Fingerprinting ($26 / $51.75 – 2017-18 prices) $77.75 TOTAL (excludes textbooks) $15,953.75 Living expenses based on 9-month residency... Chicago Living Expenses Amount Housing (excludes utilities – based on 2017-18 leases) $9,000 (around $1,000/mo) Food $2,250 Public Transportation $900 TOTAL $12,150 Bottom line = about $28,000.

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

Top 5 Reasons You Should Do This! We have a strong, sustained partnership with CPS. In 10 cohorts, we have placed 260 MSU teacher candidates there! Significantly increases your job marketability. We are highly valued for completing the internship in the 3rd largest school district in the country! Strong consideration by CPS for hiring opportunities. You will be provided support through a job hunt & dinner workshop. Certification Seminar customized specifically for Chicago Interns.

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!!! 

Questions?