1. Jacksonville State University Internship Orientation
School of Education
Spring 2017
Internship Orientation

2. Teacher Internship Handbook
If you do not have a hard copy of the Spring 2017 Teacher Internship Handbook with you today, locate it on the Clinical Experience website on your electronic device at this time.
*Go to
*Search A-Z, choose “C”, choose Clinical Experiences
*Choose Spring 2017 Internship Information
*Click on Spring 2017 Internship Handbook
This is the syllabus for MED 407/408

3. A Major Impact on You…
Internship
And Your Students!

5. Be Awesome!

6. Your Job for the Next 15 Weeks
Adhere to all regulations outlined in the JSU Teacher Internship Handbook.
Act in a professional manner at all times.
Be on time and be involved.
Always be prepared(in advance) and meet all deadlines.
Dress in an appropriate manner.
Maintain a positive disposition.
This is the syllabus for MED 407/408

7. Jacksonville State University
School of Education

8. Jacksonville State University
School of Education
School of Education
Mission Statement
 The School of Education prepares students in a learning-centered environment for professional engagement through advanced and innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.
Clinical Experiences
 The Office of Clinical Experiences collaborates with P-12 schools within our service area and among university faculty in the School of Education to engage teacher candidates in quality, comprehensive, and sequential clinical experiences in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, secondary education, health and physical education, music, family and consumer sciences, and business marketing education.

9. Teacher Internship Handbook
2017
Teacher Internship Handbook
ED 495/595
Introduction letter to CT(p. 4)
Syllabus (pgs. 5-6)
Calendar (p. 7)
The Internship Experience (pgs. 8-9)

10. Parents, Administrators, JSU CEPS
Refer to pgs. 8-9
The Internship Experience
Teacher Candidate
Student
University Supervisor
Cooperating
Teacher
Parents, Administrators, JSU CEPS

11. Certification Criteria
Refer to pg. 11
Certification Criteria
Class B and Class A Certification Criteria Before Internship – Spring 2017
All teacher candidates completing requirements for Class B certification must meet the following criteria before internship:
clear background check conducted for the ALSDE
eligibility to the Teacher Education Program
completion of all coursework in the teaching field (major) or written approval by the intern’s department head
minimum of 2.75 overall GPA on all courses earned, all Professional Education courses, Teaching Field courses, and JSU only courses
a minimum grade of “C” is required in all Teaching Field and Professional Studies courses
passing score required on all parts of the Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program (AECAP); and
Alabama’s minimum passing score requirement on all required Praxis II exams for certification area(s)
All teacher interns completing the requirements for the Alternative Fifth-Year Program receiving Class A certification must meet the following criteria before internship:
unconditional admission to the graduate school
completion of all undergraduate deficiencies with a grade of “C” or better or passing scores on appropriate Praxis II tests to cancel undergraduate deficiencies
minimum of 3.0 graduate GPA in teaching field and a minimum 3.0 in education courses
minimum of 3.0 GPA on ALL work attempted
completion of all courses in the intern’s teaching field (major) or written approval by the intern’s department head
completion of all methods courses and appropriate professional coursework with a grade of “C” or better
Alabama’s minimum passing score requirement on all required Praxis II exams in certification area(s)

12. FAQs How long? (p. 12) Can one be removed/dismissed? (p. 12)
(pgs )
How long? (p. 12)
Can one be removed/dismissed? (p. 12)
Evaluations? (p. 13)
How do I “pass” Internship? (p.14/24)

13. Professional Expectations
What is Professionalism?
Poll Everywhere

14. CT, US, Teacher Candidate
Responsibilities
CT, US, Teacher Candidate
(pgs )
CT: Co-teaching model, mentoring, evaluating
US: Mentoring, evaluating, serve as liaison between CEPS & school
Teacher Candidate: Co-teaching model, adhere to policies, complete all assignments.

15. Absence Policy No “excused” absences MUST email ALL on procedure chain
MUST submit an online verification form
All days MUST be made up after the last day of internship

16. Tardy Policy No “excused” tardies
A tardy is considered an absence no matter how short!!!
Follow absence policy protocol for all tardies!!!
You can and will be pulled from internship for excessive tardies!

17. Alabama Educator Code of Ethics
(pgs )
Defines the professional behavior of educators in Alabama
Serves as a guide to ethical conduct
Standards

18. Grading & Evaluation Intern Rating Policy (Pass/Fail) (p. 23)
(pgs Rubrics)
Intern Rating Policy (Pass/Fail) (p. 23)
Performance Levels (p. 24)
Final Performance (p. 25)
Feedback (p. 25)

19. Planning ED 496/596 (p. 34) Transition of Intern Responsibilities
Lesson Planning and Guidelines
ED 496/596 instructors will provide specific information on edTPA and all assignments pertaining to edTPA.

20. Co-Teaching Model Requirements
(pgs )
Link to JSU Clinical Experiences Co-Teaching Webpage

21. Devices
(p. 34)
Interns in Oxford, Piedmont, & Jacksonville City School Systems
See Brandy Russell, RWB 309
You have 2 weeks (Beginning Friday)
After this, others may check-out based on availability

22. JSU Office of Clinical Experiences Online
JSU Website
“A-Z”
“Clinical Experiences”
Clinical Experiences Webpage
Facebook
“Like” us!
Facebook Page:
JSU Office of Clinical Experiences

23. You WILL make a difference!
Internship Recap
Handbook Rules & Regulations
Professionalism
Responsibility
Positive Disposition
Student Centered
You WILL make a difference!

24. Remember the important things…
The Empty Pickle Jar