Student Teaching Handbook College of Education www.SRU.edu A member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education 11161 6-2017 AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING An online version of this form is to be submitted on Taskstream no later than the end of the first week of student teaching I have read and understand all sections and requirements as stated in the Slippery Rock University Student Teacher Handbook. Print Name Date Signature Acknowledgements The College of Education would like to thank all current and former supervisors and cooperating teachers for contributing to this handbook. A special thank you to: Mrs. Charlene Winslow and Mrs. Cathy Fuhs Slippery Rock University is an equal opportunity employer. Table of Contents FOREWORD............................................................................................................................................... 1 MISSION STATEMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ........................................................................................................................... 4 STUDENT TEACHING INFORMATION AND POLICIES................................................................. 5 The Student Teaching Program ...................................................................................................... 5 General Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 5 Conceptual Framework ................................................................................................................... 5 Periodic Assessment ......................................................................................................................... 5 Reflective Self-Evaluation ............................................................................................................... 5 Program Articulation ...................................................................................................................... 5 The Right to Student Teach ............................................................................................................ 6 Guest-Host Relationship .................................................................................................................. 6 Selection of Cooperating Teachers ................................................................................................. 7 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ....................................................................... 7 The Triad .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Supervisory Visits ............................................................................................................................ 7 Career Day ........................................................................................................................................ 8 International Student Teaching ...................................................................................................... 8 Urban Student Teaching ................................................................................................................. 8 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL NETWORK .................................................... 9 Evaluation/Paperwork Timeline - Cooperating Teachers .......................................................... 10 Evaluation/Paperwork Timeline - Student Teachers .................................................................. 11 Evaluation/Paperwork Timeline - Supervisors ........................................................................... 12 Substitute Teaching ........................................................................................................................ 13 STUDENT TEACHER INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................. 14 Letter to Student Teacher Candidate ........................................................................................... 14 Professionalism ............................................................................................................................... 15 Professional Dispositions ............................................................................................................... 15 Professional Appearance ............................................................................................................... 16 Confidentiality ................................................................................................................................ 16 Punctuality ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Attendance ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Daily Lesson Plans ......................................................................................................................... 17 Outside or Extracurricular Activities .......................................................................................... 17 Clearances ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form ......................................................... 17 i Insurance......................................................................................................................................... 18 Transportation ............................................................................................................................... 18 Seminars .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Portfolio Process ............................................................................................................................. 18 Impact on Student Learning Projects .......................................................................................... 18 Changes in Assignments ................................................................................................................ 19 Non-retention and Withdrawal from Field Experiences and Student Teaching ...................... 19 Remediation .................................................................................................................................... 20 Appeals ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Internet Postings (Social Media) ................................................................................................... 20 SRU Email Account ....................................................................................................................... 20 Pennsylvania Teacher Certification ............................................................................................. 20 Policy for Certification Recommendation.................................................................................... 20 GPA – Qualifying Test Score ........................................................................................................ 21 Basic Skills Testing ......................................................................................................................... 21 Application for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification .................................................................. 21 Certification by Adding On ........................................................................................................... 21 COOPERATING TEACHER INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES ................................... 22 Letter to Cooperating Teachers .................................................................................................... 22 Selection of Cooperating Teachers ............................................................................................... 23 Role Models .................................................................................................................................... 23 School Law and Liability ............................................................................................................... 23 Before the Student Teacher Arrives ............................................................................................. 23 When the Student Teacher Arrives .............................................................................................. 24 A Word about Anxiety ................................................................................................................... 25 A Place of Their Own ..................................................................................................................... 25 Instructional Planning is the Mark of a Professional ................................................................. 25 Professionalism and Confidentiality ............................................................................................. 25 The Conference .............................................................................................................................. 26 Feedback ........................................................................................................................................