Michigan State University College of Education & Chicago Public Schools 5 th Year Internship Information Session Sunday, October 7, :00 PM

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL’S AT A GLANCE Total Schools: 681 ( )  Elementary: 472  Neighborhood: 403; Magnet: 40; Gifted Centers: 3; Special Education: 8; Classical: 5; Small: 16  Charter Schools: 96  Elementary: 58; High School: 46  High Schools: 106  Neighborhood: 48; Career Academy: 4; Magnet: 7; Military Academy: 6; Small: 17; Special Education: 4; Selective Enrollment: 9  Contract Schools: 7  Elementary: 5; High School: 4

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL’S AT A GLANCE Total Student Enrollment: 404,151 ( )  Preschool: 24,232  Kindergarten: 29,594  Elementary (1-8): 236,452  Secondary: (9-12) 113,873  Student Racial Breakdown:  African American: 41.6%; Latino: 44.1%; White: 8.8%; Asian/Pacific Islander: 3.4%; Native American: 0.4%

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL’S AT A GLANCE Total Employees: 40,678 ( ) Total Teachers: 21,320  African American: 29.7%  White: 49.7%  Latino: 16.1%  Asian/Pacific Islander: 3.6%  Native American: 0.9% cps.edu/pages/home.aspx

HYDE PARK

 Hyde Park is home to a number of higher education institutions: o The University of Chicago o The Catholic Theological Union, a seminary of 28 Roman Catholic religious orders o The Chicago Theological Seminary, a seminary of the United Church of Christ o The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, a seminary of the evangelical Lutheran Church in America o The McCormick Theological Seminary, a seminary of the Presbyterian Church o The Meadville Lombard Theological School, a seminary of the Unitarian Universalist Association o Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture, a non-profit and experiential education program for college students who want to ‘study abroad’ in Chicago o The Oriental Institute within the University of Chicago o The DuSable Museum of African American History (although just outside of the neighborhood in Washington Park, has a long association with the community)

CPS PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS Air Force Academy High School Instruction and daily life at Air Force Academy High School (AFAHS) are for students serious about pursuing a postsecondary education. Cadets assume leadership roles within the Academy Corps of Cadets and recite a daily Creed that promotes future success. AFAHS uses a college prep curriculum with an emphasis on Aerospace Science and Engineering. Students are expected to participate in a wide range of scientific and service-oriented projects. AFAHS serves grades 9 through 12, enrolling 393 students in , and will graduate its first class in Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School Shoesmith Elementary, in the Hyde Park/Kenwood Community, utilizes a balanced literacy framework, Everyday Math, and F.O.S.S. Science. In addition, Spanish, general music, computer lab, and band are included in the curriculum. Community partners include the Hyde Park Arts, ARCC Dance, Hubbard Street Dance Theater, M.A.D.E., the University of Chicago, St. Paul and the Redeemer, Junior Achievement, Chicago Park District, and 1st Baptist Church. As of , there were 343 students enrolled at Shoesmith, which serves Kindergarten through the 6th grade.

CPS PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS Bret Harte Elementary School A Math and Science Magnet School, Harte is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment that promotes academic excellence, reflection, responsibility for self and community, and respect for diversity. A variety of extracurricular and enrichment programs are available for the students after school, and technology is integrated throughout the curriculum. Various partnerships have been established through the University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry and the SMART Museum. Serving Pre-K through 6th grade, Harte’s enrollment in was 330 students. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Prep High School King College Prep is one of Chicago’s strong selective enrollment schools, incorporating critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, and research skills in addition to fostering social, emotional, and physical development. King envisions that all students, through participation in a rigorous academic environment, will develop intellect and citizenship. As of , there were 882 students enrolled at King, and this year 926 students travel to the campus each day to study a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and to participate in the school’s various athletic, artistic, and academic organizations.

CPS PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS Jackie Robinson Elementary School Jackie Robinson is a neighborhood school, serving Pre-K through the 3rd grade, where the teachers are practitioners and students are scholars. The curriculum focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, social science, fine arts, health, and physical education. Robinson has strong partnerships with the Sue Duncan Organization, CityLight NICK Center, Loyola University, University of Chicago, and many more. Enrollment in was 140 students. John A. Walsh Elementary School Walsh Elementary is a neighborhood school offering a wonderful and caring environment, and its staff is dedicated to pursuing excellence in Reading, Math, and Science. The beautiful school and campus park is enjoyed by students, parents, and faculty. Walsh provides two Saturday reading programs and has partnered with over 40 local organizations to help meet the vision of educating the whole child. There were 459 students enrolled in , from Pre-K to the 8th grade.

CPS PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS Miriam G. Canter Middle School Canter Middle School’s mission is to ensure that all graduates have access to selective enrollment high schools and to thrive at the high school of their choice and beyond, providing students with a rigorous academic experience within a nurturing environment by encouraging self-respect for others within a global society. Students strive toward academic excellence in literacy and preparation for high school mathematics (algebra); in addition, leadership skills are integrated across the curriculum. As of , there were 229 students enrolled at Canter, which serves the 7th and 8th grades. Ogden International School of Chicago – High School As an international school, Ogden focuses on a curriculum that immerses an individual in a rich and safe environment to obtain awareness of foreign cultures through language, studies, and interactive field experiences to apply skills necessary for global citizenship and competency. Through its educational program and community partnerships, it plans to advance public education to ensure its students’ success in school and throughout our global society. Ogden’s enrollment was 765 9th- through 12th-grade students.

CPS PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS Pershing West Middle School Serving the 4th through 8th grades, Pershing West implements strong educational programs rooted in state goals and standards. Additionally, it offers students the opportunity to give back to their communities through projects addressing and/or supporting humanitarian issues on the local, state, national, and/or worldwide levels. Pershing West nurtures leadership skills by providing students with a challenging academic environment that is both culturally and socially responsive. The entire school community is involved in an ongoing process of scholastic improvement, through a curriculum rooted in literacy and number sense. Its enrollment was 240 students. William H. Ray Elementary School Ray Elementary is a World Language Magnet Cluster School with a focus on Spanish language. Tutors from the University of Chicago (UC) help the diverse student body master a challenging curriculum. In addition to UC, Ray has partnerships with the Hyde Park Art Center and the Smart Museum. Over the years, Ray students, faculty, and staff have been honored with many awards and recognition for their hard work and creativity. Serving Pre-K through the 6th grade, enrollment was 670 students.

EXAMINING YOUR DISPOSITION We seek candidates who :  Have a demonstrated commitment to teach/work across racial or ethnic difference, with students in poverty, in urban settings;  Are knowledgeable about their own values, morals, beliefs and commitments relative to the community in which they teach; and  Demonstrate personal responsibility, independence, and resiliency to ensure a meaningful internship experience for themselves – and their students.

MANDATORY PRE-INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE May 6-10, 2013 Travel (via Amtrak train) and lodging expenses are covered by the College of Education. Individuals are responsible for their own food expenses.

ESTIMATED CHICAGO-BASED LIVING EXPENSES TRANSPORTATIONCOST City Transportation – Chicago Transit $90.00/month X 9 months = $ HOUSINGCOST Internship Year$650.00/month X 9 months = $5, MEALSCOST Internship Year$300.00/month X 9 months = $2, TOTAL ESTIMATED CHICAGO LIVING EXPENSES: $9, ESTIMATED TUITION AND INCIDENTALS COSTS TUITIONCOST *Fall and Spring Semester Teacher Certification Internship Year In-State Tuition Rate Estimate $13, INCIDENTALSCOST **Technology Accessories$ Tuberculosis Testing, Immunizations, Fingerprinting $ TOTAL ESTIMATED TUITION AND INCIDENTALS COSTS: $13, *Student tuition is determined at the current rate of in-state tuition plus potential 5% increase. This ESTIMATED cost does not include required books/texts. **Student interns are required to obtain and maintain their own personal laptop computer for full participation in course instruction.

INTERNSHIP YEAR AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS 1.teacherhousing.cps.k12.il.us 2.chicagorentals.com 3.Current intern housing tour during Pre-Internship Experience in May

Watch for College of Education Notification of Scholarship Support Opportunity  Priority given to interns placed in Chicago Public Schools  Can apply for as little or as much as needed (typically up to cost of housing)  Must confirm anticipated residency in Hyde Park area during internship year INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5 TH YEAR INTERNSHIP FALL 2012 TIMELINE Sunday, October 7Information Session – Erickson Hall KIVA Monday, October 8MSU College of Education (COE) CPS Internship Online Application program opens Friday, October 26APPLICATION DEADLINE – 5:00 PM October 29–November 23Progression to Internship Verification Team Leader endorsement for Chicago placement November 26–Early December notification of conditionally accepted students December 14Intern Acceptance Deadline Communication of intern acceptance status to Team Leaders

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5 TH YEAR INTERNSHIP SPRING 2013 TIMELINE JanuaryCommunication with CPS regarding placement needs March MANDATORY Campus-Based One-Day Chicago Public Schools Internship Orientation April 1–June 30 Chicago Public Schools Online Student Teaching Registration Period May 6–10MANDATORY Chicago-Based Pre-Internship Experience August 2013Begin Internship Year in Chicago!!!

ACCEPTANCE THRESHOLDS Elementary: 15 Secondary: 12 Special Education: 10

CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE IN THE MSU-COE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTERNSHIP YEAR  I confirm my understanding that I must have met all Criteria for Progression to the Internship by the end of Spring Semester 2013, as articulated on the MSU-COE website: education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/criteria-for-progression.asp Students must have:  Passed all three components of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills test (reading, writing, and math) by April test date  Completed the Michigan Department of Education technology requirement  Successfully completed all teaching major and/or teaching minor(s) requirements, as well as all teacher certification coursework and other courses required for teacher certification, by the end of Spring Semester 2013 (requiring no summer course enrollment except as approved)  Been awarded the bachelor’s degree at the conclusion of Spring Semester 2013  Approved for participation by current Teacher Education Team Leader

 I confirm my understanding that full participation in the Chicago- based internship program requires my attendance during the four- day "pre-internship" experience in Chicago, and the one-day campus-based orientation.  I confirm my understanding that a condition of my participation is that I must abide by MSU policies, including the MSU General Student Regulations, while enrolled in the program and that I may be subject to disciplinary action for violations of those policies.  I confirm my understanding that a condition of my participation is that I will be required to attend and participate in all scheduled instruction. I will ensure that I have in my possession the laptop and technology accessories (webcam, headset, etc.) that support my full participation in the Teacher Education professional education courses, or other required program completion courses, for which I am enrolled during my internship year. CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE IN THE MSU-COE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTERNSHIP YEAR

 I confirm my understanding that I must secure my own housing, transportation, and other necessities in a manner that ensures my full participation in the Chicago-based program.  I confirm my understanding that I must complete all Chicago Public Schools Student Teaching Registration Requirements, and provide all required verification (i.e., TB Test, Fingerprints, etc.) in a time and manner requested by CPS and MSU-COE. ALL DEADLINES ARE FINAL. NO EXCEPTIONS. FAILURE TO MEET A DEADLINE AT ANY TIME ASSUMES DISCONTINUANCE OF CONSIDERATION FOR CPS INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT. CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE IN THE MSU-COE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTERNSHIP YEAR

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Step One: TB Test and CPS Criminal Background Check 1. TB Test: Facility of your choice You have to provide the CPS TB Test Results form to testing facility. Test must be completed within the 90-day registration window (April 1 through June 30). 2. Fingerprints: Accurate Biometrics Fingerprinting will be arranged to take place during the Chicago-Based Pre-Internship Experience in May. Criminal Background Check reports, from both the Illinois State Police and the FBI, are submitted directly to CPS. The CPS TB Test Results form will be sent to you via and will also be available in 518 Erickson Hall. The form provides detailed instructions for completing the process accurately. TB Tests completed outside of the 90-day registration window will NOT be accepted by CPS.

Step Two: CPS Online Student Teacher Registration Online Registration: cps-humancapital.org/str Registration Profile consists of: Basic contact and demographic information Education and anticipated certification information TB test result and resume upload feature Criminal background check tracking and print date information section Acknowledgement of CPS Confidentiality and Student Teacher Policies Two Short-Essay Open Responses Step Three: CPS Report to Service The CPS Student Teaching Program will send a CPS Student Teacher Report to Service approval upon successful completion of the registration process. You will be notified by Ms. Lana Brown, Chicago- based site coordinator, of your school placement details. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

INTERNSHIP STRUCTURE  Placement in school cluster  Chicago-based collaborative field supervision  Chicago-based site coordination (Ms. Lana Brown)  Use of technology instruction - requires each intern provide own laptop

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