student teaching orientation fall 2021
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Student Teaching
Orientation Fall 2021
• Short Call Substitute License
• Tier 2 with or without a BSU Recommendation
– Requires a job offer, tied to the district
• Tier 3
– Must pass Pedagogy and Content Exams
• Tier 4
– Only after 3 years of MN teaching
– Must pass Basic Skills Exams
Types of Licenses
Licensure Exams
• Score reports are released once a month.
• You cannot take time off from student teaching to complete the licensure tests!
When can I apply?!?
Checklist…
• All Student Teaching paperwork on file
• Student Teaching grade(s) posted (May/Dec)
• Degree Awarded (4-6 weeks)
• Official scores on file
• Start application and complete Request Licensure Documentation Form(1-2 weeks IF everything is ready)
• Send complete packet to PELSB for processing(30 days)
December January February
LicensingPresentations
STPaperwork
Due
STGrade Posted
Request LicensureDocumentation*
DegreePosted
Receive BSURecommendation
& Send ApplicationPacket to PELSB
ReceiveLicense
*Official MTLE Test Scores must be on file with BSU prior to recommendation for license.
Bachelor’s Degree AwardedThis can take approximately 4-6 weeks. When your degree has been awarded it will show on your Academic Record (transcript) in E-Services.
REMEMBER
Apply for your Minnesota license and have BSU complete the
Verification Form! ASAP!
No matter what!
How do I remember this?
• Look for the License Application Walkthrough Presentations (mid-December)*
BSU Website →Professional Education Page →“Licensing”→ Request Licensure
Documentation Form
Certification Officers
Aspen Easterling &
Amanda Chesley
Bensen Hall 323-324
Teaching. [email protected]
Student Teaching
Orientation Fall 2021
Director Spangler
4 kids
3 dogs
2 fish
hedgehog
The Professional Education
Clinical Office
Renae Spangler
Practicum Placements & Support
Student Teaching Placements & Support
US Support
CT Support
Critical Management
BSU student trainings
Research
EdTPA Support
Professor
Associate Professor &Director of Clinical Experiences
Katelynn [email protected]
Placement Documentation (118 columns)
Honorarium Accuracy
Student teaching data collection and tracking
EdTPA vouhcer distribution
Liability Insurance and Background Checks
Coordination of licensure documentation for staff
AssistantDirector of Clinical Experiences
Laura [email protected]
Processes payments and honorariums
University Supervisor Travel and Reimbursment
Event Organizing and Planning
Clinical Experiences Office Manager
Licensing and VIA
Licensing will have a separate
webinar in November or April.
Only students upload to VIA
Amanda (Mandy) Chesley
Certification Officer &
Accreditation Director
Advising Coordinator &
Certification Officer
Aspen Easterling
Bensen 342
(218) 755-3781
Aspen.Easterling@
bemidjistate.edu
Website D2L Shell
Definitions
ST Student Teacher: Demonstrate skills & growth
CT Cooperating Teacher: Host & model good teaching
US University Supervisor: Guide Triad toward success
Triad A unit comprised of the ST, CT, & US.
Journal Entry (J) ST reflectively ties in the SEP’s. US responds with feedback. Provides for continuous communication.
Lesson Plan (LP) ST writes & provides copy to CT/US prior to observation.
Observation Cycle Set date. Lesson plan. Observation. Evaluation. Feedback discussion. Form submission.
OB BSU Observation Form: A specific evaluation
SUM BSU Summative Evaluation: An overall evaluation
LOR BSU Letter of Recommendation: Acknowledgement of the experience
PELSB MN Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board
What
Shapes the
Experience ?
The Student Teaching experience must satisfy all requirements established by all governing agencies.
Evidence must be collected that documents the experience.
BSU Program
Program-Specific
Requirements
PELSB Rule
Interpretation
State Statute
Minimum Requirements
Requirements are influenced by
1. State Statutes
2. Professional Education Licensing and Standards board
You should
have
already…..
Introduce yourself to the principal and cooperating teacher
Completed a background check for the school
Looked at the school calendar. You are expected to be there every day your CT is
Taken your MTLE tests
Week One To
Do's!
Bring the secretary a small token (even just a cookie!)
Write a letter to families introducing self. You wrote this “advertisement” in ED 4799
Send home the video permission slip for doing your edTPA(see D2L Shell)
Go over expectations with your CT before students arrive.
When should I report to the school?-Anytime your teacher is there
Do I get days off that BSU gets off?You only get the days off that your district has off.
COVID?-If teacher is quarantined, you must go to school-If teachers can work from home, so can you.-Keep an up-to-date calendar that tracks your teaching mode if not in person.-If you need to be quarantined, let your US and Director know ASAP.
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SL&L
TASKTREAM
Student Teaching
DOCUMENTS
What happens if some pieces are not turned in?
o The ST will not receive a grade until all required pieces are submitted
to SL&L.
o The CT will not receive an honorarium payment until all required
pieces are completed and submitted to the email drop box.
EdTPA
BACK TO “NORMAL”!
6 mandatory Monday nights.
The
Cooperating
Teacher
CT Tasks
Observation Forms ([email protected])
3 for a 12-week ST
2 for a 4-week ST
4 for a 16-week ST
Letter of Recommendation ([email protected])
Triad Conversations
3 for a 16-week placement
4 for a 12-4 week placement (at least 2 per placement)
EdTPA Support
More information on our website
CEU’s
Form can be found online
The
University
Supervisor
US Tasks D2L Shell
Sign in to D2L using the Login page in your folderCheck updates weekly
Observation Forms-PDF [email protected] for a 12-week ST
2 for a 4-week ST4 for a 16-week ST
Triad Conversations
3 for a 16-week placement
4 for a 12-4 week placement (at least 2 per placement)
Letter of Recommendation-PDF student-
Summative Evaluation-PDF [email protected]
Respond to journals
Journal
Each week your US (University Supervisor) will expect a journal from you
The US will let you know what they want to hear about in the journal.
There is a minimum of 12 journals (16 weeks), 9 journals (12 weeks) to be completed throughout student teaching.
This is meant to communicate weekly with candidates.
Daily Lesson
Plans Every time you teach a lesson, you MUST
have a lesson plan and you MUST run it by your cooperating teacher. The lesson plan MUST have the following elements:
An objective
Connect to a standard
Materials and resources listed
An assessment (formative/summative)
Procedure- a hook, process, conclusion
Differentiations listed
EdTPA MUST use the BSU template
Observation
Lesson Plans
When your University Supervisor comes to visit OR your Cooperating Teacher is evaluating you, you must email a formal lesson plan to them. using the lesson plan template prior to the visit. It will be available in the Shell.
The lesson plan & evaluation form MUST go into the SL&L drop box.
How to Plan for your University Supervisor Virtual Visits
Set up a recording or Zoom date with the US. This CAN be the same lesson as the CT observes
1
Set up a recording location. Can there be a person that walks around so you have different views?
2
Send the recording to your US
3
Breath
4
Have a reflection meeting within 48 hours
5
How to Plan for your in-person University Supervisor Virtual Visits
Schedule a day and time with your US that works for your CT as well.
1
Let the school secretary know so they expect a visitor.
2
Let your class know about the observation and introduce your guest when they arrive.
3
Have a chair ready for the US in an ideal location. The US may walk around as well.
4
Breath! HAVE FUN!
5
Have a reflection meeting within 48 hours
6
Recommendation
Letters
The official template can be found in
your folder and website that US and CT
will utilize. Please be sure to complete
the form in its entirety. Missing information will result in a returned
form.
EXPECTATIONS
ST, CT, US Relationship
What am I getting?
Constructive Criticism
Active Participation
Ask Questions
Ask for Feedback
STUDENT TEACHING GUIDE
16 Week sample
Week 1 – BY DAY 3 take over small tasks, transitions, attendance, morning meeting, read a louds, be an “Active teacher aid”. Follow your student schedule. AKA: Go to music, gym, STEAM, etc. WITH your students.
Key take-away- Notice of your teacher’s classroom management of training the students.
Week 2 – Run a station, small group, lead during simple lessons.
Week 3- Teach half the day
Week 4-15 Teach all day.
Week 16- Observe/assist in other classrooms
*These are minimum requirements. You can always do more. The more you do, the more you will learn and be prepared for your first classroom.
EXPECTATIONS
ATTEND SCHOOL EVERY DAY!
BE ON TIME – PREFERABLY EARLY
DRESS FOR SUCCESS- YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL, DRESS LIKE A PROFESSIONAL.
BE PREPARED- HAVE YOUR MATERIALS READY BEFORE YOU LEAVE AT NIGHT.
TAKE INITIATIVE- FROM DAY ONE- DON'T WAIT TO BE ASKED.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
Attendance
If you miss 3 or more student contact days during the 12 or 16-weeks you will
need to apply to add an additional student contact week.
Wherever your teacher is expected to be, you are expected to be.
You may NOT miss student teaching days to take your MTLE tests or any other
trainings.
If you are sick, or cannot make it to school you MUST:
Call your CT and your US
Have all your materials prepared and ready, as though a substitute would be teaching your lesson
Tips & Tricks
Notify the clinical office immediately of any incidence outside of the day-to-day classroom life
Lay out your clothes the night before
Prep lunches for the week on Sunday
Eat a balanced diet
Get enough rest/sleep
Drink plenty of water
Daily exercise (a 20-minute walk daily)
Wash your hands
Think positive thoughts (Write down 3 positive things that happen each day)
Use Tea-Tree Shampoo
Keep your hair tied up
Be extra polite to the janitors and cooks
You are there to LEARN....
Keep notes & collaborate professionally
Make friends with everyone in the building- NETWORK
Use your manners
Remember you
are a Guest
Social Media
DON’Ts
post classroom pictures online unless directed by the
school district and it follows the code of conduct.
use names
talk about details or classroom/school
post pictures with drugs. Alcohol is a drug. If you
haven’t done so already, clean up your online footprint.
What happens if it isn’t going well?
Let the US and/or Clinical Director know.
When to involve CT/US/Director
Reasons Candidates are removed
Lack of communication
Unprepared
Poor attendance
Inappropriate attire
Spends time on phone
Lack of engagement
Combative/Argumentative
Uncollaborative
Unteachable
No initiative
Refusal of participation
If you need to be removed from placement, we will not be able to place you again this semester. You will need to "try again" next semester.
What Happens when the University Supervisor OR Cooperating Teacher becomes worried about teacher candidate progress?
Cooperating Teacher must call/email the University Supervisor and Clinical
Director (Renae Spangler).
A professional development plan is put in place. 10-15 days to improve.
If no improvement OR the principal/human resources calls clinical director
the candidate is removed.
Teacher
Power!
COVIDCOVID is still a reality. I must remain flexible and in good spirits as my students can feel it
when I'm not. It is my job to help keep my school a positive environment and enforce
their expectations. This means I will not complain about my school’s policy and
procedures in public OR in what you presume is private. People, including friends and family,
love to “talk”.
Next steps:
All Student Teachers take a picture as a group with Director Spangler
Meet with your US, CTs, and Principals
Take a group picture with your US, CTs, and Principals (make a memory!)
Enjoy lunch, coffee, and relationship building if you have time!
All expenses are the responsibility of
each individual.
Don’t Forget! Before you go…
US and CT Sign-in Sheet
Double check contact info on the placement sheets.Contact Katelynn to make corrections.
BSU Faculty Supervisors: Sign and turn in the Travel Request Form.
CT’s are paid through the school district.It can take 45 days or more to receive the honorarium after student teaching is concluded. BSU pays the district. The district disperses funds according to individual policy
ST Background Check.
Contact your school’s HR Office if you
haven’t yet!
Purchase your liability insurance!
Turn in signed Placement Agreement at check
in table.
Contact the Clinical Office if anything about
your placement changes. All changes must be
documented.
Take a photo in front of the banners.
#beaverteach
#bemidjistate
Silly or serious, you won’t regret it!