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2 STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION SEMINAR For students who are planning to student teach Spring/Summer 2012 semester…

3 Agenda  “Who’s who” and where to find us  Requirements for student teaching  Placement: Policies & Options  Calendar: What happens when…  Seminars and analysis classes  Interviews  TK20 On-line Application  Summary

4 Important Contacts Office of Field Placement Office of Field Placement 118 Hagedorn Hall (516) 463-5746 118 Hagedorn Hall (516) 463-5746  Donna Levinson - Assistant Dean for External Relations  Joanne Flood - Assistant Director  Liliana Citrola - Administrative Assistant  Lori Berman - Administrative Assistant Office of Certification and Educational Support Services Office of Certification and Educational Support Services 129 Hagedorn Hall (516) 463-5747  Karleen Edwards - Assistant Dean/Certification Officer  Stacy Zalewski - Certification Coordinator  Maryann Torres - Administrative Assistant Career Services (516) 463-6060 Career Services (516) 463-6060

5 Requirements for Student Teaching 1. Acceptance into the School of Education and Allied Human Services 2. Matriculation 3. G.P.A. documented on transcript SPED; TESL - 3.0 ELED, SED, Art, Music Undergrads - 2.75; 3.0 Grads Phys Ed Undergrads - 2.5; 3.0 Grads Health Undergrads - 2.5; 3.0 Grads

6 Requirements continued… 4. Application form – fully completed 5. Resume  2 copies typed  Maximum 1 page in length  Proofread for spelling & grammar 6. Advisement Record, signed by your advisor

7 Requirements continued… 7.DARS with G.P.A. in liberal arts highlighted (Undergrads only) 8.Completed courses in certification area 9.Health records up to date 10. Tuberculosis certification 11. Green/Salmon student teaching placement card 12. NYS Teacher Certification Exams Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST) Assessment of Teaching Skills – Written (ATS- W) Content Specialty Test (CST)

8 Requirements continued…  Five NYS Certification Seminars Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Fire and Arson Prevention School Violence Prevention and Intervention Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Abuse Highway and School Safety and Prevention of Child Abduction  Must be completed prior to graduation  Sign-up: http://www.hofstra.edu/SeminarVisit

9 Working Teacher Application and Internship Requests  See Dean Levinson for specific requirements and qualifications.

10 Placements for Student Teaching Placement card will be used to assign you to the field for student teaching Green - Undergraduates Salmon - Graduates 1. Complete all information. 2. Indicate if you are in an early childhood program or dual early childhood/ childhood program. 3. Indicate districts in which you have observed for other courses. 4. Fill in your student teaching course #. 5. Indicate special needs or requests.

11 Student Teaching Policies:  Student teachers are not placed in their home school districts.  Every student must have a field placement in a “high-needs” district, as defined by New York State.  Transportation is the responsibility of each student teacher.  Requests for change of placement/supervisor will be considered on an individual basis, by Dean Levinson.  Student teaching is full time, full semester.  The student teaching semester may be extended for students who require more time to meet the program standards.

12 Placement Options Student teaching in Long Island schools Student teaching in New York City Student Teaching Initiative Other opportunities in New York City Student teaching out of the area

13 Calendar: What happens when..  September 15 is the final closing date for Spring/Summer 2012 student teaching. Applications will be accepted immediately.  You will receive a Checklist of what is missing from your application.  Placement of applicants during September and October 2011. We will not be able to honor requests or guarantee placement on Long Island for late applicants.  You will receive your placement assignment at the end of the semester preceding student teaching.  Contact the placement immediately to set up an interview  Spring and summer student teachers (all certification areas): Student teaching begins on the first day of each semester. Spring 2012 – January 26/Summer 2012 TBA A mandatory full day Orientation takes place on campus, during the week prior to the first day. Spring 2012 – January 19/Summer 2012 TBA Bring a current transcript to Orientation

14 Calendar: What happens when..  Spring and Summer 2012 student teaching application closing date: September 15, 2011 A mandatory full day Orientation takes place on campus, during the Thursday on the week prior to the first day. Summer orientation in June  Summer student teaching (SPED, TESL, Working Teachers seeking a second certification. July 1 through mid-August. Orientation TBA, late in June.  Dual student teachers (Dual Early Childhood/ Childhood program): Intermediate placement (grades 4-5). Mandatory Orientation TBA, last week of the Fall semester.  Follow Hofstra calendar AND your school’s calendar, during student teaching.  Absences must be made up.  We reserve the right to extend your student teaching placement

15 Seminars & Co-Requisite Analysis Classes (Subject to Change) Certification AreaSeminar Day/TimeAnalysis Class ELED Undergrads. Early Child./Dual Undergrads. Tuesday 2:20-4:15 Wed. 1:55-3:50 Tues. 4:30-6:20 Wed. 4:30-6:20 ELED Grads. Early Child./Dual Grads. ELED Working Teachers Wed. 1:55-3:50 Wed. 4:30-6:20 Secondary Ed. Undergrads. and Art Ed Thurs. 4:30-6:20Thurs. Undergrad. - 12:45 –3:45 Thurs. Grad. - 6:30-8:20 Art - 12:45-3:45 Music EdTues. 4:30-6:20Same as above

16 Seminars and Co-Req. Analysis Classes TESLThursdayNo Analysis Class SpeechTBANo Analysis Class Special EdWed. 1:55-3:40No Analysis Class HealthFri.No Analysis Class Phys EdFri. 1-3No Analysis Class

17 Interview for Student Teaching  Professional dress and comportment are important  Be well groomed and self-confident.  Make eye contact with your interviewer.  Show your enthusiasm for teaching, for your subject, and most of all, for working with youngsters.  Be well prepared to discuss:  your background and courses  your philosophy of education  a lesson/unit you planned and/or taught  Familiarize yourself with the school/district prior to your interview

18 In Closing…  During student teaching, theory and practice converge in the field.  You will make a transition from student status to professional status.  Be reflective, be open to new experiences, take risks, and grow.  Good luck - you have our full support!


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