Colorado Mesa University Center for Teacher Education Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation August 6, 2013

Purpose of the Meeting To review the details of your pre-internship teaching experience To review the role and responsibilities of the pre-intern, mentor teacher, supervisor, and level coordinator

Agenda Welcome and Introductions PowerPoint Presentation Pre-internship Questions/Discussion Contact Information Break-out Sessions Elementary Secondary

Communication CANDIDATE CMU Level/Undergrad Coordinator Course Instructor(s) Supervisor Desire 2 Learn Social Media FIELD Mentor Administrators Resources PLCs

Professionalism Dispositions Attendance and Punctuality –Notify mentor and level coordinator –Record on program time log Dress Communication –Oral –Written –Social Media/Cell Phones Attitude ** See handbook for more detail

Pre-Internship Overview One full semester (follow host school calendar) Balance between coursework, observation, and working with students. –First methods courses –Full load Pre-interns spend time in the classroom building relationships with mentors and students Learning the classroom routines and the logistics of the school

Pre-Internship Observations & Evaluations Observation – CMU Faculty –Minimum two formal lesson observations Lesson Observation – Mentor Teacher –Some courses may require formal lesson observations Pre-Interns are expected to have written lesson plans for any lesson they teach Evaluations (Pre-intern and Mentor) –Midterm and Final –Scoring: 3s and 4s are not expected at pre-internship level

Pre-Internship Field Paperwork Due (see checklist) Schedule –All secondary and ITL elementary must set regular schedule within two weeks and provide copy to mentor teacher and level coordinator –Traditional elementary every Monday and Tuesday Evaluations (Pre-intern and Mentor) –Midterm and Final Time Log –Pre-interns log hours and absences (daily/weekly) –Mentor’s signature is required on time log Growth Plan –Candidates and mentors will fill this out together at the end of the pre-internship semester

Pre-Internship Internship Requirements (Due Nov. 1) CPR/First-Aid /adult and child -CPR/FA will be scheduled through Health Sciences -The date will be posted on our website and sent to your CMU Passing scores on PRAXIS II or PLACE test Updated background check

Pre-Internship Guidelines for Continuing into Internship To continue in this placement and into student teaching, pre-interns must: Pass content area exam (PLACE or Praxis II) Pass all EDUC courses with a “B” or better Overall and content GPAs a minimum of 2.8 (Secondary English candidates must have a 3.0 in their content area) Turn in updated background check and complete CPR/FA training *See handout “Guidelines for Continuing into Internship”

@mavs.coloradomesa.edu The Center for Teacher Education will use address to contact you or share important information with you It is your responsibility to monitor account Check it daily! You do not want to miss deadlines.

Internship Orientation (early January) Two Colloquia (required) Resume Workshop Job Fair Portfolio/FIP Workshops

Contact Information Valerie Dobbs, Director of Center for Teacher Education Dr. Lisa Friel, Elementary Coordinator Dr. Brian Horn, Secondary Coordinator Dr. Cynthia Chovich, ITL Coordinator Dr. Jennifer Daniels, K-12 Coordinator Sandra Murray, Distant Learning Coordinator Kris Calvin, Undergraduate Coordinator Tina Snover, Graduate Coordinator

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Questions/Discussions (In Break-out sessions )

Thank you! A final thank you for attending the mentor orientation and your willingness to serve as a mentor teacher! Please remember to fill out your evaluation form and give it to your level coordinator before you leave. Thank you.