University of Arkansas Educator Preparation Provider Childhood/Elementary (CHED/ELEL) Education Internship Handbook Table of Contents SECTION I: Mission, Goals, and Standards .................................................................................. 1 University of Arkansas: Mission, Vision, and Guiding Priorities .............................................. 1 College of Education and Health Professions: Mission and Goals ............................................. 1 U of A Educator Preparation Provider (EPP): Philosophy, Goals, and Standards ..................... 1 Partnerships: Mission, Beliefs, and Criteria ............................................................................... 3 CAEP K-6 Elementary Standards ............................................................................................... 3 SECTION II: Description and Commonalities of K-6 Licensure Degree Plans ........................... 4 Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Arts in Teaching ............................................ 4 Terminology ................................................................................................................................ 4 Partnership Team: Composition, Roles, and Responsibilities .................................................... 5 Suggested Roles and Responsibilities of the Partnership Team ................................................. 5 Public School Mentors ............................................................................................................ 5 University Liaison ................................................................................................................... 6 Intern Seminar and Mentor Teacher Meetings ........................................................................... 7 Seminar ................................................................................................................................... 7 Mentor Teacher Meeting......................................................................................................... 7 Internship Overview........................................................................................................................ 7 Length of Internship .................................................................................................................... 7 Internship Experiences and Assignments ................................................................................... 8 Plan for Diverse Field Experiences......................................................................................... 8 Solo Teaching ......................................................................................................................... 8 Parent-Teacher Conferences ................................................................................................... 8 Professional Growth Plan ....................................................................................................... 8 Integrated Curriculum Unit ..................................................................................................... 9 B.S.E. and M.A.T. Specific Program Descriptions ........................................................................ 9 B.S.E. Program ........................................................................................................................... 9 B.S.E. Length of Internship .................................................................................................... 9 B.S.E. Internship Coursework ................................................................................................ 9 B.S.E. Internship Days .......................................................................................................... 10 M.A.T. Program Description .................................................................................................... 10 ii M.A.T. Length of Internship ................................................................................................. 10 M.A.T Internship Coursework .............................................................................................. 10 M.A.T. Internship Days ....................................................................................................... 10 Action Research .................................................................................................................... 10 Description of Internship Forms for M.A.T. and B.S.E. Programs .......................................... 11 Professional Dispositions .......................................................................................................... 12 SECTION III: Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................ 12 Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators .................................................................................... 12 Professionalism ......................................................................................................................... 13 Promptness and Attendance ...................................................................................................... 14 Other Professional Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 14 Teaching in the Absence of Certified Personnel ....................................................................... 15 Substitute Teaching Amendment (adopted 12/08/2016) ......................................................... 15 University of Arkansas Teacher Education .............................................................................. 16 Candidate Support System ........................................................................................................ 16 SECTION IV: Employment Resources ........................................................................................ 18 Office of Teacher Education (OTE) ......................................................................................... 18 Career Services ......................................................................................................................... 18 Licensure of Teachers and Other School Personnel ................................................................. 18 Arkansas Department of Education Licensure Contact Information and Procedures .............. 19 Licensure in Other States .......................................................................................................... 19 Contact Information ...................................................................................................................... 20 Director of the Office of Teacher Education ............................................................................ 20 Director of Field Placement ...................................................................................................... 20 Educator Licensure ................................................................................................................... 20 Curriculum and Instruction (CIED) Department ...................................................................... 20 Arkansas Department of Education (Licensure) ....................................................................... 20 Important Resources ................................................................................................................. 21 iii List of Appendices Appendix A: Educator Disposition Assessment ............................................................................................................................... 22 Appendix B: Notification of Concern .................................................................................................................................................... 27 Appendix C: End of Placement Evaluation ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Appendix D: Formative Observation Checklist ................................................................................................................................ 30 Appendix E: Weekly Observation Report ........................................................................................................................................... 31 Appendix F: Bi-weekly Checklist ............................................................................................................................................................ 32 Appendix G: Communication with Families Evaluation ............................................................................................................... 33 Appendix H: Intern Experience Log ...................................................................................................................................................... 34 iv 1 SECTION I: Mission, Goals, and Standards University of Arkansas: Mission, Vision, and Guiding Priorities The university’s mission and vision is to establish a foundation from which to advance the university in all aspects, from student success to research, including its mission as a land-grant and flagship institution. The eight institutional guiding priorities for the University of Arkansas are: Advancing Student Success Building a Collaborative and Innovative Campus Enhancing Our Research and Discovery Mission Enriching Campus Diversity and Inclusion Investing in Faculty Excellence Promoting Innovation