Prior to Internship I: Responsibilities

Intern I

• Orientation Meeting
• Induction/Preparation Days
  • Tour school and introductions
  • School schedule
  • School/County Policies and Procedures
• Complete any course assignments associated with the Induction/Preparation days
• Review the OFCE Handbook, P-9 Appendix 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 preparation for Instructional Unit
• Establish and maintain Intern I Notebook, daily time sheets, participation of daily activities of the PDS.

Mentor

• Review the OFCE Handbook, P-9 Appendix 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 OFCE Handbook, P-9 Appendix 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.

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).
• Phone/email conference with University Supervisor.
• Establish conference time; conference with Mentor daily.
• Complete weekly reflection and time sheet.
• Continue preparation for Instructional Unit
• 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.
• Complete initial conference with intern for instructional unit

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).

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 preparation for instructional unit and schedule Unit Planning Interview with Supervisor
• 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.
• Support intern’s preparation for Instructional Unit.
• 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
• Schedule Unit Planning Interview with Intern
• Complete first formal observation with Intern followed by onsite conference. Provide written feedback to Intern and Mentor. (If scheduled week 2).

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.
• Continue to complete 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 3)
• Schedule second observation with US (complete in week 4 or 5).
• Complete Unit Planning Interview with Supervisor and complete planning for unit
• 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.
• Conference with intern on unit preparations and planning

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).
• Complete Unit Planning Interview with Intern

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.
• Continue to complete PDS Checklist of Activities
• Complete second formal observation with US followed by onsite conference. Submit lesson plans to US 24 hours in advance (If scheduled for week 4)
• Implement Instructional Unit
• 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.
• Support intern’s implementation of unit

University Supervisor

• Check in with Mentor via phone/e-mail regarding Interns 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).  Unit lesson should be basis for observation
• 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.
• Continue to complete PDS Checklist of Activities
• Complete second formal observation with US followed by onsite conference. Submit lesson plans to US 24 hours in advance (If scheduled for week 5)
• Implement Instructional Unit
• 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.
• Support intern’s implementation of unit

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). Unit lesson should be basis for observation.
• Schedule evaluation with Intern and Mentor (complete in week 6).

Week 6  Responsibilities

Intern I

• Evaluation; Complete all 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.
• Complete PDS Checklist of Activities. Submit copies of form to TS, University Supervisor and PDS Site Coordinator, as directed. Keep original for next semester.
• Collection of Internship I documents for permanent file
• Complete Reflection stage of instructional unit
• Complete other course/field work assignments

Mentor

• Evaluation of Intern; Conference with Intern and US at school site.
• Evaluate Instructional Unit in collaboration with Supervisor
• Collaborate with US on Evaluation of Intern.
• Conference with Intern daily.
• Review Interns lesson plans; provide guidance and feedback as needed.

University Supervisor

• Evaluation of Intern; Conference with Intern and Mentor at school site.
• Evaluate Instructional Unit in collaboration with Mentor
• 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
• Final Evaluation Rating Forms completed and signed
• Timesheets, Summary Sheets, Make Up Day Form completed and signed
• Notebook Rating Form completed and signed
• Copy of PDS Checklist signed and Impact study form
• Lesson Plans with observation and signatures
• Unit Planning Interview form and Unit rubric signed
• Checklist for Permanent files signed