Rowan University Office of Field Experiences Dr. Spike Cook, Executive Director

Rowan UniversityOffice of Field Experiences Dr. Gloria J. HillDirector, Student Services Center Dr. Donna Jorgensen, Associate Dean, College of Education

Collaborating Teacher Orientation

1Contact usDr. Hillhillgl@rowan.eduDr. Jorgensenjorgensen@rowan.eduOverview Overview of OrientationMemorandum of AgreementResponsibilitiesEvaluation ProcessValuable Information

VocabularyOld termsNew termsStudent TeachingStudent TeacherCooperating TeacherClinical PracticeCandidateCollaborating Teacher

MemorandumClarifies purpose and rolesSupervisor's RoleCandidates RoleCollaborating Teachers Role

All three must sign this memo during the first week acknowledging that everyone is familiar with the expectations.

Supervisors roleSupervisor visits every other weekMinimum of 8 visits Every visit must include an observation except 1st, Midterm, and FinalMinimum of 5 full observations Midterm 8th or 9th weekSupervisor and Classroom Teacher Collaborate on Assessment ONLINE Evaluation RubricFinal 16th weekSupervisor and Classroom Teacher Collaborate on the AssessmentONLINE Evaluation RubricSupervisors, Collaborating Teacher and Candidate ConferenceSupervisor assigns final grade with input from collaborating teacher

Page 4 HandbookSupervisors role (HPE, ART, Music)Supervisor visits/contacts every weekMinimum of 8 visits Every visit must include an observation except 1st, Midterm, and Final)Minimum of 3 observations Mid-quarter 4th or 5th weekSupervisor and Cooperating Teacher Collaborate on Assessment (Supervisor fills out)Online Evaluation RubricQuarter- 8th week (Final)Supervisor and Collaborating Teacher Collaborate on the AssessmentSupervisors, Collaborating Teacher and Candidate ConferenceSupervisor assigns final gradeOnline Evaluation Rubric

Candidates rolesUphold professional attendance policyFollow Rowans calendar for 1st and last dayFollow Districts calendar for holidays and vacationsSemester - Quarter 3 (first half of spring semester) Quarter 4 (second half of spring semester) Dress appropriatelyPersonal AppearanceWell groomedFacilitate the learning process in your classroom

Candidates AttendanceAbsencesCandidates are expected to be at their school EVERY DAYSerious illness and loss of immediate family are only exceptions Contact collaborating teacher and supervisor the night beforeExtended illness Must contact supervisor to make up daysMore than 3 days Supervisor, District, OFE, and Collaborating Teacher must agree on extension

Page 8 HandbookCandidates RolesRead and follow the Clinical Practice HandbookKeep weekly logWrite Lesson Plans (samples on page 9 - 23)Up to Cooperating Teacher (District vs. Rowan)Observe other teachers in schoolAttend Parent-Teacher ConferencesEngage in Professional DevelopmentDevelop and Maintain a Positive Rapport with the Learning Community Candidates rolesAssume full time teaching by mid pointTeam Teaching is permissibleProvide lesson plans one week in advance to university supervisorAre allowed to volunteer, but are not permitted to be paid for anything

Collaborating Teachers rolesDevelop an agenda for 1st meetingTalk about yourself, teaching style, educational philosophy, subject, school/districtGoals, expectations, responsibilities etc. Prepare materials that the candidate will need to be successful Set up observations with other teachers/guidance/administrators Develop a regular schedule for meetingsCollaborating Teachers RolesAsk candidate to discuss his/her profilePrevious field experiencesCourses taken in particular areaEducational experiences (High School, substitute, coaching etc) Educational Philosophy

Collaborating Teachers rolesProvide an area for the candidate to workPrepare the school/community for your candidate Map of school Bathrooms, faculty lounge etc.Textbooks with teacher editions and curriculum guidesClass lists and seating charts

Collaborating teachers rolesSchool/District handbook for candidateSpecial needs (504, IEPs)Discipline PolicyHealth and Safety informationExpectations during the following:Fire drillSecurity drills (Various Lockdowns)

Candidates observing collaborating teachersBefore the ObservationShare the lesson objective with the candidateAsk candidate to watch for certain thingsDuring the ObservationHighlight aspects of your teaching as you go alongAsk the candidate to write questions to ask after the observationAfter the ObservationMeet to discuss the lessonAsk the candidate what he or she observed - commentsA Handbook for Techniques and Strategies for Coaching Student Teachers Allyn & BaconPre observation conferenceReview plans for lessonDiscuss:Objectives, connections, activities, assessmentPrepare candidate to accommodate individual differencesEstablish a focus during the lesson (I am looking for X,Y,Z)

Post observation conferenceShare your impressionsWhat was effectiveWhat you learnedWhat would you changeDont be cruel, but be honestWhat would you like to see next timeHow can the candidate extend the learning

Candidates assessmentBe both positive and constructiveIdentify and discuss/report problems immediatelyMid-terms Doesnt count against candidates final grade and could provide a wake up call

Online Evaluation InstrumentAll midterm and final evaluations must be completed onlineInstructions will come from the Rowan Supervisor http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/education/studentservices/ofe/documents/CooperatingTeacherGuide.pdfSPA Addenda are also included with the evaluation rubrichttp://www.rowan.edu/colleges/education/studentservices/ofe/assesment.html

12 assessment standardsNon-Negotiables How candidate fulfills professional duties and responsibilities to the students and the UniversityInstructional Planning and Strategies Lesson plans (daily, weekly, unit)Subject Matter KnowledgeUnderstands and knows contentHuman Growth and Development How children develop and learnDiverse Learners How to differentiate instructionSpecial Needs How to adapt and modify instruction to accommodate special learning needsLearning Environment How to create individual and group setting to encourage positive interactionCommunication Effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communicationAssessment How to use multiple assessment strategies and interpret the resultsCollaboration and Partnerships How to build relationships with families and the school communityDispositions How to evaluate the effects of their actions on othersProfessional Development Pursues opportunities for professional growthPage 69-79 HandbookSpecialized Professional Association (SPA) Peer-reviewed assessment form distributed by the supervisors Gathers discipline-specific performance dataUsually has ten or fewer elementsAnd yes, the supervisor fills this in on the online forms

Assessment Candidate must Meet or Exceed Expectations for all indicators to be recommended for certification Mid Semester (and quarter) When candidates do not meet expectations, the result may be:10-Day Plan (86-89)Discontinuance of Clinical Practice (98-100)

AssessmentArrange for observations of areas that may not be evaluated/available/covered in your classroom, such as:ELLIEP504

Teacher Work Sample (A Growth Model Methodology)Every candidate must complete this 7 element capstone portfolioSupervisors will grade, but collaborating teachers support and assistance is imperativeCandidates should begin immediately with Element #1 (Contextual Factors) and continue with succeeding elements at a regular pace as units are developedTeacher Work Sample is not an addition to regular clinical practice work but rather a different way of reporting what is being doneSee pages 15-65 in Handbook25Suggested Timeline (Semester)Weeks 1 and 2 Organize initial meeting for signing Memorandum of Agreement.Create a set of emergency plans.Complete Teacher Work Sample Element #1 during first week.Collaborating teacher continues regular teaching of classes (learning experience for candidate).Week 3 Release one class or subject to candidate.Engage in reflective practice.Continue development of Teacher Work Sample Elements 2-4Weeks 4-8Release a new class or subject each week.Assign a full schedule by Week 8.Engage in reflective practice.Collaborate with Supervisor on Performance Evaluation Rubric for Mid-Term.Weeks 9-14 Candidate full-time teacher.Engage in teaching unit for Teacher Work Sample including all pre-, during, and post-assessment data collectionEngage in reflective practice.Weeks 15-16 (Disbanding)Begin to take courses back.Ensure that candidate has completed all Teacher Work Sample elements.Engage in reflective practice.Collaborate with Supervisor on Performance Evaluation Rubric for Final Grade.Suggested timeline (quarter)Week 1Organize initial meeting for signing Memorandum of Agreement.Create a set of emergency plans.Assist students in setting up observations with other teachers.Collaborating Teacher continues with regular teaching of classes (learning experience for candidate).

Week 2 Assist student in formulating a project/completing Teacher Work Sample as appropriate.Discuss opportunity for developing a Unit Plan with candidate.Continue regular teaching of classes with candidate observing you.Engage in reflective practice.Weeks 3 - 4Finalize project plans with student.Finalize unit plan with student. (Teacher Work Sample)Release one or two classes to candidate each week.Engage in reflective practice.Weeks 5 - 7Candidate full-time teacher.Engage in reflective practice.Weeks 8 - 9 (Disbanding)Begin to take classes back one at a time.Engage in reflective practice.Collaborate with Supervisor on Performance Evaluation Rubric for Mid-term or Final Grade

Special education overviewIf you are blended in a classroom with a special education and a regular education teacherregular education candidates begin teaching around 4th or 5th week then SpEd teaching follows this timeline for last 6 weeks.If you are combinedclinical practice split 10/6 candidate teachers with regular education teacher for the first 10 weeks and with the SpEd teacher in a different classroom for the last 6 weeks.Candidate begins teaching full load in 4th or 5th week.If you are extended6 weeks at the beginning of the fall or spring semester after candidate has completed 16 weeks of clinical practicefollow timeline on the next slide.

Suggested timeline (Special Ed 6 weeks)Week 1Create a set of emergency plans.Regular teaching of classes for first two days.Allow candidate to assist in instruction of a small group in one academic area.Engage in reflective practice.Week 2 Release one academic area or subject per day to candidate.Review students plans for a tiered activity for the class/group assigned in one academic area.Review students anchor plans for the remainder of class/group Share plans of differentiated instruction in your inclusive classroom so candidate can assess the population.Engage in reflective practice.Weeks 3 5Candidate full-time teacher.-some co-teaching is allowedGive feedback on Assessment Plans and Implementation Reports.Weeks 6 (Disbanding)Begin to take classes back one at a time.Engage in reflective practice.Collaborate with Supervisor on Performance Evaluation Rubric for Final Grade.

Final week Collect all materials that candidate borrowedTextbooks, resource materials, graded papersThink about future relationship with candidateEncourage candidate to write thank you letters to anyone in the building who was of assistance and university supervisorAssist worthy candidates in finding a job Acknowledge yourself for being a collaborating teacher this semester!!!!!

Thank you!!!Without you, the next generation of teachers will not be prepared.You touch the future; you teach. You teach not only the children in your classrooms, but also the candidates from Rowan.Be professional, honest, and fair in your handling of all issues related to clinical practice, and your candidate will grow each day while in your care.

Questions? answers!Please follow this link for the short quiz. After you complete the quiz, your responses will be recorded and you will be eligible for 2 PD hours.Thank you again!

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