STUDENT TEACHING Professionals Influencing Lives

WELCOME … to this next part of your educational journey! Prayer of support and encouragement! – Dr. Knowles

Student Teacher Preparation TODAY, you must complete the following forms: DCFS Mandated Report Form Summer Address and Fall Housing Location Form

Early Campus Arrival Look for Housing and Meal arrangements for early arrival on campus in communication you will receive this summer. Housing will be temporary and you will receive one meal – dinner.

Keys to Success Read & check your ONU daily! Read syllabus Notice due dates Record your student teaching days carefully on your log-sheet!!! Consider every day an interview for a teaching job! – don’t get lazy, slack off, or forget to show initiative everyday!

Background Checks Every student must have a new background check and finger printing before student teaching. ONLY FALL STUDENT TEACHERS WILL COMPLETE Background Checks – May 7 th at 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the SOE office. Pick up form for background check. Spring background checks will be done at the end of the fall semester.

Calendar for Fall 2014 Student Teachers First day of ONU classes August 27th. Student teaching is 60 full days – We encourage additional days if permitted by the school district and your schedule.

Fall Experience All student teachers – Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 have to participate in the three days of “Fall Experience.” First day of Student Teaching can start after completing your three days of “Fall Experience.”

School Calendar / ONU Follow the school calendar where you are Student Teaching! If fall/winter breaks are not the same, you must observe the K-12 student teaching placement break calendar.

What’s considered a “ST-DAY”? Typical Student Teaching Day – 7:30a.m.– 4:00p.m. Could be 7:30 – 12:00, + 5:00 – 9:00 for conferences Could be 7:30 – 4:00 A full day is a minimum of 6 hours on the school campus!!! Some school days will be taught totally by you, while other days will be a “Co-Teaching Model.” Each School District and Cooperating Teacher will determine the best “model’ to be used in their classroom. Week-end days do not count – those are part of being a teacher.

EDUC 456 Management & Professional Practices (classroom management & professional issues) – Dr. Oswalt  Attendance is mandatory – absences will result in a grade reduction, possible failing grade.  Times and dates on syllabus – every Thursday evening.  Required papers/forms – need to be turned in on time to receive an A in this class

edTPA All student teacher candidates will be completing an edTPA as part of the student teaching experience- Professor Lance Kilpatrick

Agenda edTPA Content Areas Explanation of the Documents General Overview of the Portfolio Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Academic Language Rubric Progression Local Evaluation iPad Initiative Details Requirements Opt Out Questions

edTPA Content Areas

Documents Handbooks Templates Making Good Choices Permission Letter Video Instructions for iPad Subject Specific Video Guidelines Academic Language Simplified Rubrics **Watch your to learn how to get these documents.

Total Assignment (in handbook) Look at the Evidence Chart Located in your Handbook for specifics to your content area. Task 1 Context for Learning (3 page max) Lesson Plans for Learning Segment (3-5 lesson plans, each no longer than 4 pgs) Instructional Material (no more than 5 pages per lesson plan) Assessments (just the blank copies) Planning Commentary (9 page max) Task 2 Video Clips Instruction Commentary (6 page max) Task 3 Student Work Samples (3 samples, high, medium, low) Evidence of Feedback Assessment Commentary (10 page max) Evaluation Criteria

iPad Initiative

Questions?

Student Teaching is your first opportunity to “shine”… NO additional coursework or additional work (job) ---  Petition in writing or meeting with the Dean of the School of Education prior to beginning your Student Teaching Assignment.  Approval is not automatic.

Absences Personal illness (use sparingly) Death in immediate family Employment interviews (max 2 – two week notice) Participation in ONU Career Fair is encouraged!

Absences Procedure Call teacher and SPEAK with them (do not leave a message) at least 1 hour before school starts Call university supervisor immediately after calling the teacher – no messages Lesson plans MUST be there for the teacher.

Lesson Plans Lesson plans must be written - follow the district’s expectations, ask the supervisor’s expectations Available for teacher and supervisors – notebook ALWAYS in classroom Be smart – use technology Ask yourself – “If I were absent tomorrow, could a substitute follow my lesson plans?”

Lesson Plans Submitted to Cooperating Teacher 24 hours in advance – unless school policy dictates earlier. MUST have Common Core Standards on every lesson plan. Include Curriculum links on the lesson plans.

PORTFOLIO – Level III Student Teachers Level III Portfolios – requirements in the teacher education handbook – schedule a time with your university supervisor – go over portfolio and interview questions. Complete and sign all documents. Can be conducted at the “fifth classroom observation visit.”

Professionalism Arrive early – not on time Leave late – not on time Be at every meeting – no excuses Dress professionally Be groomed Do not “unload” your personal problems, …

Professionalism Be open to suggestions Follow school policy Take initiative, assume responsibility Be careful of appearing to be inappropriate with students Going to dinner with students Going on trips with students Being alone too much with a student Do not date students

Professionalism Contact your Cooperating Teacher, Administrator, and University Supervisor immediately regarding any suspected abuse to a student. Do not discuss any confidential information about your students with other individuals.

FIRST MEETING W/ TEACHER Facilities Workroom Teacher’s lounge Restrooms Classroom management School expectations and policy Teacher expectations and policy Meet the Principal & Secretary

First Meeting Curriculum What will you be teaching? Technology? Cooperating Teacher Evaluation (3 times + midterm and final) Please sign the evaluation forms.

Mid-Term Grades & Final Grade A grade of “S” for satisfactory, “X” for any missing documents, and a “U” for unsatisfactory is assigned. All documentation must be submitted to the School of Education office on the due date or final grade and graduation is delayed. Please help us by reminding your Cooperating Teacher to submit the mid-term evaluation to our office.

Ask questions… Read the Emergency Procedures Know the Dismissal/Snow Day Procedures Read the School Policies & Handbook

“Hearing the Call…” We know that you have a passion to teach and we know you can make a difference in a child’s life! We celebrate your academic achievements and we pledge to support and pray for you in this final stage of your journey!!! Teacher Education Faculty