Welcome KU Cooperating Teachers

1. Welcome KUCooperating Teachers 2012-2013

2. Kutztown University College of Education Clinical Experience & Outreach Office “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I learn. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

3. Kutztown University… A Rich History • Kutztown University dates back to the 19th Century; established in 1866 as the Keystone Normal School • Of more than ninety institutions in Pennsylvania that prepare teachers, Kutztown University is one of about twenty to be accredited by the prestigious National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

4. KU Current Enrollment… • 10,700 students • Most from Pennsylvania, including… • 31 other states • 42 countries ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • 60 % Female • 40 % Male COE Serves • 2,225 undergrads • 18 post-bac programs • 533 graduate M.A., M.Ed. & M.L.S.

5. With whom do we work? • Affiliation Agreements & Placements… • Eighty-seven school districts • Twelve county area • Ramey Unit School, Department of Defense, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

6. KU Faculty… • Teaching focused with scholarly expertise • Engaged in research, writing & consulting • 87% have their doctorate or terminal degree • Student / faculty ratio 20:1

7. KU Certification Programs • Pre-K - Gr 4 Early Childhood Education • Gr 4-8 Middle Level Education • Math & Science • Math & Social Studies • Math & English/LA & Reading • Science & English/LA & Reading • Science & Social Studies • Special Education Pre-K – 8 ( w/ El Ed dual major) • Secondary: English, Math, Modern Language, Science, Social Studies • Art Education, Music Education & Library Science

8. All programs include… • 9 credits Special Education • 3 credits English Language Learning • 190 hours Field Experience • Stages 1 & 2 Observation & Exploration • Stage 3 Pre-Student Teaching ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • Stage 4 Clinical Experience

9. Teacher Candidate Placement Process • Co-ops are identified yearly for the following year (Willingness To Serve List) • Requests made based on geographic location, grade/content area, and diversity • Principals check availability with co-ops; confirm with district central office • Tentative confirmation mailing goes to HR directors, principals, and cooperating teachers in May/January for the following semester • Co-ops are notified via letter from OCE&O (Office of Clinical Experience & Outreach)

10. Potential Changes in Assignments • Praxis/ PAPA/ PECT Scores • Clearances • A change in one of the two placements for various reasons • Supervision • Conflict of interest • Student’s personal life

11. Teacher Education Program Development Pennsylvania Department of Education: Regulates the training of teachers (admissions, certification, program specifics, etc.) Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Establishes stipend for co-operating teachers • New coop pay is $122.50 w/attendance at orientation • All subsequent pay is $245 per placement (NCATE) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education • Aligns Kutztown’s program with national standards for admissions, program improvements, etc.

12. Teacher Preparation based on… • PDE Chapter 354– “General Standards and Procedures for Institutional Preparation of Professional Educators” • Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching byCharlotte Danielson

13. ~ Chapter 354 of Pa School Code~ • Establishes • Two-tier system for teacher education programs • State requirements for student teaching

14. Two TiersPre Candidacy & Candidacy Pre-Candidates • Pass PAPA • Register for all Praxis II or PECT exams • Complete 12 credits of Chapter 354 mandatory college level course work • Complete 48 hours • Earn GPA of 3.0 • Obtain background checks Teacher Education Certification Candidate • Maintain GPA 3.0 • Complete required education/content courses • Complete minimum of 115 hours of field experiences • Obtain new background checks

15. Practicum Designed to complement Clinical Experience

16. Why Practicum? • To provide support through collaboration with other Teacher Candidates • To share innovative ideas from the field • To help students transfer theory into practice • To develop students professionally • To prepare students to seek a professional position

17. Practicum Schedule • Elementary & Special Education Majors • Attend practicum every Tuesday • Meet from 4:00-5:00 • Professional Development Day November 2, 2012 • Secondary, Art, Music & Library Majors • Attend practicum every Tuesday • Meet from 3:00-5:00 PM

18. Co-operating Teacher Responsibilities Co-ops will . . . Evaluation . . . Review the evaluation with teacher candidate regularly Discuss progress with the supervisor Provide and document manageable ways to succeed Contact OCE&O with any concerns • Help the teacher candidate gradually develop into a classroom teacher • Prepare for the teacher candidate’s arrival • Help the student transition upon arrival • Model excellence and support the student’s development.

19. The Evaluation Process …

20. Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching by Charlotte Danielson Adopted by KU College of Education as a means to evaluate Teacher Candidates • Intended to serve as “a road map to guide novice teachers . . . And a means to focus improvement efforts” • Based on a body of research to identify principles of effective practice and classroom organization; grounded in a constructivist approach to learning and teaching

21. Danielson Framework of Effective Teaching • Four Domains: 1. Planning and Preparation 2. The Classroom Environment 3. Instruction 4. Professional Responsibilities Evaluation for Student Teachers will follow Danielson’s Domains / PDE 430

22. Evaluation… CategoryI: Planning and Preparation (Before & After Lesson)

23. Evaluation… Category II: Classroom Environment (During Lesson)

24. Evaluation Category III: Instructional Delivery (During the Lesson)

25. Evaluation Category IV: Professionalism (Before and after Lesson)

26. Final Evaluation Procedure • Submit Final Evaluation electronically • E-mail confirmation of document receipt by OCEO • Receive e-mail in order to print/save document for records

27. Being a Great Co-op Requires . . . • Memory of what it was like when you were a practicing teacher. What did you need? How did you feel? What would have helped you? • Clear guidelinesto follow • Good Communication – provide daily feedback - review evaluation regularly • Relationships with University – call or e-mail supervisor or OCE&O anytime

28. Additional Co-op Responsibilities Co-operating teachers ... Provide the following: Sound advice A positive perspective Professional modeling Encouragement Perspective Letter of Recommendation OR Letter of Reference “…are the most important people in the student teachers’ professional lives. They determine the attitudes student teachers carry into retirement.” Anderson, Major, & Mitchell

29. Expectations of Teacher Candidates… • Invited guests in your school • Follow all policies & schedules • Professionally dressed every day • Attend faculty/IEP meetings, if possible

30. Attendance & Absences… • In attendance everyday - all day & punctual • Emergencies – use your judgment • No personal days are allowed • Absences: Candidates must… • Notify co-op, supervisor, school office, and OCE &O • Deliver any teaching materials & plans to co-operating teacher Teacher candidates may not substitute

31. Role of KU Supervisor • Liaison between cooperating teacher & KU • Maintain open line of communication • Share any concerns which may arise • Share goals & expectation of the College of Education with cooperating teacher & school • Provide support

32. To access KU website… www.kutztown.edu

33. cooptchr G0Bears12 (Note: 0 is a zero, not letter o) Username & Password

34. “The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” William James

35. On behalf of Kutztown University… Thank you for your support !