Please see the Appendices in the PreK - 8 Internship II Handbook for the forms listed below:
TaskStream Lesson Format
ELED 495 Notebook Assignment and Rubric
ELED 495 Unit Assignment and Rubric
Intern Evaluation Form including ECE Addendum
Time Sheet Summary page and sample Time Sheet
Mastery of Content Knowledge Form
PDS Activities Listing
Prior to Internship I: Responsibilities |
Intern I Orientation Meeting Induction/Preparation Days
Complete any course assignments associated with the Induction/Preparation days Review the Intern I Handbook and other materials included in the Orientation. Any questions about the materials should be directed to the University Supervisor (US). Contact Mentor via phone/email to confirm start date, arrival time, and school site address. Prepare any materials, lessons, etc., needed to begin field experience. Begin planning for Service Learning Project Establish and maintain Intern I Notebook, daily time sheets, participation of daily activities of the PDS.
Mentor Review the Intern I Handbook and other materials included in the Orientation. Any questions about the materials should be directed to the University Supervisor. Meet with Intern to review roles/responsibilities and set clear expectations for the field experience. Provide Intern with classroom management, classroom schedule, units, lessons, materials, etc. needed to begin their internship. Phone/email conference with US. Submit contract to Frostburg State University.
University Supervisor (US) Review the Intern I Handbook and other materials included in the Orientation. Any questions about the materials should be directed to the Office of Field Experience. Contact Intern via phone/email to confirm start date, arrival time, and school site address. Phone/email conference with Mentor to review roles/responsibilities and address any questions.
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Week 1 Responsibilities |
Intern I Conference with Mentor to discuss classroom and school rules/policies. Tour school site. Acclimate to classroom and observe/assist with daily activities. Plan and teach a minimum of one lesson per day. Begin collection of data for Portfolio. Schedule formal observation with University Supervisor (recommended for week two/three). Begin Classroom Management assignment Phone/email conference with University Supervisor. Establish conference time; conference with Mentor daily. Complete weekly reflection and time sheet. Begin Service Learning Project Work toward completing course and field assignments
Mentor Assist Intern in acclimating to classroom and school. Introduce to students, faculty, and staff. Discuss and plan timeline for transition of responsibilities based on suggested schedule with Intern. Develop tentative schedule for observation, evaluation, and teaching. Conference with Intern daily.
University Supervisor Contact Intern via phone/email to review roles/responsibilities and set clear expectations for the field experience. Discuss week one experience. Check in with Mentor via phone/e-mail regarding Intern’s progress. Review weekly reflection; respond as needed. Schedule formal observation with Intern and Mentor (recommended for week two/three).
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Week 2 Responsibilities |
Intern I Plan and teach a minimum of one lesson per day. Provide Mentor with lesson plan(s) a minimum of 48 hours in advance (or as directed). Continue to observe/assist with classroom activities. Conference with Mentor daily. Complete weekly reflection and time sheet. Begin components/requirements PDS Checklist of Activities Complete first formal observation with US followed by onsite conference. Submit lesson plans to US 24 hours in advance (If scheduled for week 2) Continue Service Learning Project Work toward completing course and field assignments
Mentor Conference with Intern daily. Continue to support Intern as they observe/assist with classroom activities. Review Intern's lesson plan(s); provide guidance and feedback as needed. Assist with components/requirements for PDS Checklist of Activities
University Supervisor Be available for questions and feedback. Check in as needed with Intern and/or Mentor. Review components/requirements PDS Checklist of Activities Review Intern I Notebook during visits Complete first formal observation with Intern followed by onsite conference. Provide written feedback to Intern and Mentor. (If scheduled week 2).
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Week 3 Responsibilities |
Intern I Plan and teach a minimum of two lessons per day. Provide Mentor with lesson plans a minimum of 48 hours in advance (or as directed). Continue to assist with classroom activities. Conference with Mentor daily. Complete weekly reflection and time sheet. Complete first formal observation with US followed by onsite conference. Submit lesson plans to US 24 hours in advance (If scheduled for week 3) Schedule second observation with US (complete in week 4 or 5). Continue Service Learning Project Work toward completing course and field assignments
Mentor Gradually increase Intern responsibilities and workload. Conference with Intern daily. Review Intern's lesson plans; provide guidance and feedback as needed.
University Supervisor Be available for questions and feedback. Check in as needed with Intern and/or Mentor. Review Intern I Notebook during visits Complete first formal observation with Intern followed by onsite conference. Provide written feedback to Intern and Mentor(If scheduled for week 3) Schedule second observation with Intern (complete in week 4/5).
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Week 4 Responsibilities |
Intern I Plan and teach a minimum of three lessons per day, working toward five full days of teaching with 3 being consecutive (complete in week 4/5). Provide Mentor with lesson plans a minimum of 24 hours in advance (or as directed). Continue to assist with classroom activities. Conference with Mentor daily. Complete weekly reflection and time sheet. Complete second formal observation with US followed by onsite conference. Submit lesson plans to US 24 hours in advance (If scheduled for week 4) Complete Content Interview questions in writing for second observation and submit to US. Continue Service Learning Project Work toward completing course and field assignments
Mentor Phone/email conference with US as needed. Continue to increase Intern responsibilities and workload. Conference with Intern daily. Review Intern's lesson plans; provide guidance and feedback as needed.
University Supervisor Check in with Mentor via phone/e-mail regarding Intern’s progress. Be available for questions and feedback. Check in as needed with Intern and/or Mentor. Review weekly reflection; respond as needed. Complete second formal observation with Intern followed by onsite conference. Provide written feedback to Intern and Mentor. (If scheduled week 4). Conduct Content Interview during second observation/conference. Collect Intern’s written responses and score using rubric. Schedule evaluation with Intern and Mentor (complete in week 6).
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Week 5 Responsibilities |
Intern I
Plan and teach a minimum of four lessons per day, working toward five full days of teaching with 3 being consecutive (complete in week 4/5). Provide Mentor with lesson plans a minimum of 24 hours in advance (or as directed). Continue to assist with classroom activities. Conference with Mentor daily. Complete weekly reflection and time sheet. Complete second formal observation with US followed by onsite conference. Submit lesson plans to US 24 hours in advance (If scheduled for week 5) Complete Content Interview questions in writing for second observation and submit to US. Continue Service Learning Project Work toward completing course and field assignments
Mentor Continue to increase Intern responsibilities and workload. Conference with Intern daily. Review Intern's lesson plans; provide guidance and feedback as needed.
University Supervisor Formal observation Intern followed by conference with Intern and Mentor. Be available for questions and feedback. Check in as needed with Intern and/or Mentor. Review weekly reflection; respond as needed. Complete second formal observation with Intern followed by onsite conference. Provide written feedback to Intern and Mentor. (If scheduled week 5). Conduct Content Interview during second observation/conference. Collect Intern’s written responses and score using rubric.Schedule evaluation with Intern and Mentor (complete in week 6).
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Week 6 Responsibilities |
Intern I Evaluation Complete evaluation forms and share with Mentor. Plan and teach a minimum of three lessons per day. Provide Mentor with lesson plans a minimum of 24 hours in advance (or as directed). Continue to assist with classroom activities. Conference with Mentor daily. Complete weekly reflection and time sheet. Collection of Internship I documents for Permanent file Complete Service Learning Project and other course/field work assignments
Mentor Evaluation of Intern. Conference with Intern and US at school site. Collaborate with US on Evaluation of Intern. Conference with Intern daily. Review Intern's lesson plans; provide guidance and feedback as needed.
University Supervisor Evaluation of Intern. Conference with Intern and Mentor at school site. Be available for questions and feedback. Check in as needed with Intern and/or Mentor. Review weekly reflection; respond as needed. Collection of documents for Permanent file
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Note: This is a recommended schedule based on a 6-week (30 days) Internship assignment. The Mentor should ultimately determine the timeline for transitioning responsibilities to the Intern based on the school schedule and curriculum. In addition, if an extended Internship has been arranged, please adjust the schedule accordingly
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