1. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Center for Teacher Education Internship Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation August 7, 2014

2. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Purpose of the Meeting
To review the details of your internship teaching experience
To review the role and responsibilities of the intern, mentor teacher, supervisor, and level coordinator

3. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
PowerPoint Presentation
Internship
Questions/Discussion
Contact Information
Break-out Sessions
Elementary
Secondary
K-12

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

5. 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

6. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Internship
Overview
One full semester
START and END with school district calendar – not by hours completed or CMU calendar
An opportunity for student teachers to apply what they have learned
Intensive induction experience
STUDENT Teacher:
Your primary responsibility is to complete CMU program requirements. Stay connected through D2L, colloquia, and .
You have learned the theory of teaching. Now you will have the opportunity to develop the art of teaching.

7. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Internship
Expectations
Team Teaching Model
Gradual phase-in, 8-10 week lead role, phase-out (see recommended timeline)
Lesson Plan
Interns are expected to have written lesson plans for every lesson they teach
Mentor teacher should review the lesson plans prior to the lesson being taught
Supervisors will be doing spot checks on past lesson plans
Pre/Post Unit Data
Interns will be collecting pre/post data on student learning (Final Internship Presentation)
Interns should not be left alone in the classroom
Interns cannot be substitute teachers

8. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Internship
Observations & Evaluations
Lesson Observation – CMU Supervisor
Minimum four
Lesson Observation – Mentor Teacher
Recommended 2-4 formal observations for student feedback and documentation
Evaluations (Intern, Mentor, & Supervisor)
Midterm
Final
Midterm/Final Signature Page
Final Internship Presentation (FIP)
Grading
CMU faculty assign final grades based on Supervisor evaluations, student performance, and internship requirements.

9. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Internship
Final Intern Presentation (FIP)
Student’s opportunity to demonstrate their teaching effectiveness within their placement classrooms
PowerPoint presentation of pre/post data for all units taught

10. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Internship
Evaluation by Supervisor
Scheduled visits – usually one per month
Formal typed lesson plan and observation targets must be ed to supervisor PRIOR to visit
Portfolio should be available for review at each visit
Past lesson plans should be available for review at each visit

11. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Internship
Portfolio
Students’ opportunity to demonstrate that they are meeting the InTASC standards
Students should work on their portfolios outside of school hours

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

13. Important Dates Colloquia Portfolio Due: November 14th
Colloquium I: September 8th
Colloquium II: November 3rd
Portfolio Due: November 14th
Final Intern Presentation Date
Set this date with your CTE advisor
Teacher Education Fair
April 15, 2015: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the UC
Interview with possible employers
Registration is free for CMU teacher candidates and graduates

14. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Contact Information
Valerie Dobbs, Director of Center for Teacher Education
Dr. Lisa Friel, Elementary Coordinator
Dr. Blake Bickham, Secondary Coordinator
Dr. Cynthia Chovich, ITL Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Daniels, K-12 Coordinator
Sandra Murray, Distant Learning Coordinator
April Cackler, Undergraduate Coordinator
Tina Snover, Graduate Coordinator

15. Follow Us Website www.coloradomesa.edu/teachered
All forms are located on the CTE website
Twitter
@cmuctesec
Like us on Facebook

16. Questions/Discussions
Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
Questions/Discussions

17. Teacher Candidate & Mentor Teacher Orientation
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.