1. Information Session Sunday, October 25, 2015
Michigan State University College of Education & Chicago Public Schools
Information Session
Sunday, October 25, 2015

2. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL’S…
serves over 300,000 students in
660 Schools (September 2015).
It is the nation’s third-largest school district.
Elementary
High Schools
Combination Schools
Contract Schools (2 Elementary/9 High Schools) Contract schools are public schools open to all CPS students. These schools are operated by private entities under contract with CPS to provide an additional education option for students.
Charter Schools (60 Elementary/70 High Schools) Charter Schools are Public schools “chartered” by CPS and open to all Chicago children. Charters are approved by the Board of Education but operate independently from the Board and each other. Each charter school has a curriculum, schedule, calendar and admissions procedures that may differ from other public schools.
Options Schools High Schools Options schools serve students who have dropped out of traditional high schools, such as students who are over-age without enough credits to graduate and students in restricted confinement.

3. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL’S AT A GLANCE
Total: 396,683 Student Enrollment (FY )
Preschool: 22,873
Kindergarten: 28,978
Elementary (1-8): 232,825
Secondary: (9-12) 112,007
Student racial breakdown
African American: 39.3% Asian: 3.6% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2% Hispanic: 45.6% Multi-Racial: 1.1% Native American/Alaskan: 0.3% White: 9.4% Not Available: 0.6%

4. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL’S AT A GLANCE
Total Employees: 37,322 (FY )
Teachers Total: 21,729
African American: 22.7%
White: 50.5%
Hispanic: 19.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 3.4%
Native American: 0.4%
Multi-Racial: 1.7%
Unknown: 1.7%

5. CPS PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS 2015-2016
Bret Harte Elementary (PK, K – 8)
Andrew Carnegie Elementary (PK, K – 8)
Beulah Shoesmith Elementary (K – 6)
John A Walsh Elementary (PK, K – 8)
Bronzeville Scholastic High School (9 – 12)
Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine (9 – 12)
Air Force Academy High School (9 – 12)
ALL VERY UNIQUE, INDIVIDUAL, GREAT SCHOOLS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!!

6. 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.
Demonstrate Personal Responsibility, Independence, and Resiliency to ensure a meaningful internship experience for themselves – and their students.

7. Selection Criteria/Considerations
Successful progression to internship review.
Recommendation of Team Leaders, Faculty, Instructors.
UECP-GECP Program Participation.
Urban Immersion Fellowship Participation.
Preferential Requests by CPS.
Available Placement Options.

8. MANDATORY PRE-INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE MAY 9-12, 2016
Travel via Amtrak Train & Lodging expenses are covered by the College of Education.
Individuals are responsible for their own food expenses.

9. ESTIMATED CHICAGO LIVING EXPENSES
TRANSPORTATION
COST
City Transportation –
CTA/PACE
$100.00/month X 9 months = $900.00
HOUSING
Internship Year
$650.00/month X 9 months = $
MEALS
$300.00/month X 9 months = $
TOTAL ESTIMATED CHICAGO LIVING EXPENSES $9,450.00
ESTIMATED INTERNSHIP YEAR COSTS
(Regardless of placement location)
TUITION
*Fall & Spring Semester Grad. Cert. Rate (In-State Tuition Rate)
$14,106.00
INCIDENTAL
**Technology Accessories
$150.00
Immunization – Tuberculosis/Fingerprinting
TOTAL INTERNSHIP TUITION, ETC. ESTIMATED COST $14,406.00
*Student tuition is determined at the rate of current In-State Fall 2015 student enrollment status. This ESTIMATED cost does not include required books/texts.

10. Internship Year Affordable Housing Options
Current Intern Housing Tour during
May 9th – 12th mandatory Chicago-based visit.

11. INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT WATCH FOR
INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT WATCH FOR!!!! College of Education – Notification

12. 2016-17 CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5TH YEAR INTERNSHIP
FALL 2015 TIMELINE
Sunday, October 25th Information Session Erickson Hall
Monday, October 26th CPS Internship Application Available Online - MSU College of Education website
Friday, November 13th APPLICATION DEADLINE 5:00PM
Monday, November 16th – Progression to Internship Verification Friday, November 27th Team Leader Endorsement for Chicago Placement CPS Priority Request
Week of December 1st notification of conditionally accepted students
Week of December 19th Intern Acceptance Deadline Communication of Intern Acceptances to Team Leaders

13.  2016-17 CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5TH YEAR INTERNSHIP  SPRING 2016 TIMELINE
January Communication with CPS regarding placement needs
March MANDATORY Campus-based One-Day Chicago Public Schools Internship Orientation
May 9 – 12, MANDATORY Chicago-based Pre-internship experience
Mid-May Chicago Public Schools Online Student Teaching Application Deadline
August Begin Internship Year in Chicago!!!

14. Conditions for Participation in the MSU-COE Chicago Public Schools Internship Year
I confirm my understanding that I must have met all Criteria For The Progression To Internship, by the end of Spring Semester 2016, as articulated on the Michigan State University, College of Education website: which include the following:
Successful passing of the required Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) by the April 2016 administration.
Successful completion of 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 2016.
Have my bachelor’s degree conferred at the conclusion of Spring Semester 2016 (requiring no summer course enrollment except as approved).
Approval of current Teacher Education Team Leader for participation.
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 Michigan State University 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.

15. Conditions for Participation in the MSU-COE Chicago Public Schools Internship Year
I confirm my understanding that a condition of my participation is that I will be required to attend and participate in all scheduled instruction; and 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.
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 Application Requirements, and provide all required verification (i.e., TB Test, Fingerprints, Confidentiality Agreement, etc.) in a time and manner requested by Chicago Public Schools and Michigan State University, College of Education.
ALL DEADLINES ARE FINAL. NO EXCEPTIONS. FAILURE TO MEET A DEADLINE AT ANY TIME ASSUMES DISCONTINUANCE OF CONSIDERATION FOR CPS INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT.

16. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
STEP ONE: April – Completion of TB Test
STEP TWO: May 12th – Completion of required CPS Fingerprinting and Background Check
STEP THREE: Mid May – Completion of the CPS Student Teacher Online Registration
Basic Contact & Demographic Information
Education & Anticipated Certification Information
Uploading of TB Test Results
Providing of Fingerprinting/Background Check Tracking and Print Date Information (Received on May 12th from Accurate Biometrics)
Acknowledgement of CPS Confidentiality & Student Teacher Policies
Two Short-Essay Open Responses

17. INTERNSHIP STRUCTURE Placement in school cluster
Chicago-based collaborative field supervision
Special “CPS Course Instruction Session” will be provided by Dr. Corey Drake, Director of Teacher Education.
Use of Technology Instruction
Requires intern laptop
Requires internet capabilities at residence

18. Chicago-based Site Coordination (Ms. Lana Brown)

19. TOP 10 REASONS YOU SHOULD COMPLETE YOUR 5TH YEAR INTERNSHIP IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
As an MSU-CPS Intern…
Strong sustained partnership with CPS … since the academic year (eight cohorts to date), we have successfully placed 220 MSU teacher candidates for internship completion in Chicago Public Schools. 
Significantly increases your job marketability – school districts HIGHLY VALUE our MSU candidates who have completed their internship in the 3rd largest school district in the United states. This has been most notable in school districts in Colorado, North Carolina, Texas, Nevada, Florida and Alaska.
Strong consideration by CPS for hiring opportunities – The MSU-CPS partnership has facilitated outstanding employment opportunities for interns placed in CPS.  For the cohort interns, 22 of the 26 (84.6%) were offered employment in CPS following completion of their internship.  For the cohort, 14 of the 16 (87.5%) were offered CPS employment.
You will be provided support through a Job Hunt and Dinner Workshop, hosted by MSU Alumna in CPS.
You will receive a “special” Certification Seminar conducted by Dr. Joella Cogan from our Office of Student Affairs. This occurs during the 2nd semester of your internship and is customized specifically for Chicago Interns.

20. TOP 10 REASONS YOU SHOULD COMPLETE YOUR 5TH YEAR INTERNSHIP IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
And IF you become a CPS teacher…
You will qualify for federal loan cancellation options.
Salaries for first year teachers in CPS start over $50,000 per year.
CPS offers mentoring for all new teachers through the Chicago New Teacher Center.
CPS teachers get free admittance to all city museums.
CPS teachers qualify for cellular phone, gym membership and national retail discounts 

21. Questions????