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

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

3. 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

4. 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%

5. 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!

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

14. Chicago-Based Site Coordinator
Ms. Monica Swope

15. 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)

16. What is this going to cost?
Internship Costs
Amount
Tuition & Fees
( rates; excludes taxes)
$15,726
Technology
$150
TB Test/Fingerprinting
($26 / $51.75 – 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 leases)
$9,000
(around $1,000/mo)
Food
$2,250
Public Transportation
$900
TOTAL
$12,150
Bottom line = about $28,000.

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

18. 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.

19. 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!!! 

20. Questions?