Candidates must complete an application and meet with advisers to complete the adviser/departmental recommendation. These forms must be submitted by the deadline to the Office of Field Experiences the semester prior to internship/student teaching. Background checks (PDF) also are required six months before beginning internship/student teaching. North Carolina law requires interns/student teachers to submit a Health Examination Certificate (PDF) to the principal of the school where they are assigned prior to beginning the clinical experience. Candidates working in schools also are encouraged, though not required, to have professional liability insurance (PDF) coverage.

Resources for student teaching and internships can be found below.

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Program Handbooks & Information

• Internship and Student Teaching Handbook (PDF)
• Graduate-Level Secondary and Specials (MAT and Licensure-Only Programs)
• Graduate-Level Middle Grades (MAT and Licensure-Only Programs)
• School Administration Handbook (Word) - Includes program-specific forms (MSA and add-on)

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Internship/Student Teaching Semester - Spring 2009

Complete the following prior to Internship/Student Teaching:

• Internship Agreement (PDF) - signed copy due in Killian 228 prior to beginning Internship. (Undergraduates not employed in school)
• Health Certificate (PDF) - take completed form to school if not already employed by the school system.
• Background Check (PDF) - within six months prior to beginning Internship. Needs to be on file with the Office of Field Experiences unless student is already employed by the school system.
• Site Supervisor Designation Form (PDF) - Only if employed at school where completing internship.
• Liability Insurance Information (PDF)

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Helpful during Internship/Student Teaching

• Reflection Journal (PDF) - Optional template for reflections
• Your TaskStream - subscription includes a lesson plan building tool

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Fall 2009 - Internship/Student Teaching   Watch your catamount e-mail for forms and dates.  The application deadline will be Friday, February 27.

Undergraduate K-12 licensure students who will begin Internship or Student Teaching Fall 2009 have a mandatory orientation. Attend one of the following sessions:

• Monday, January 26th at 5:00pm
• Tuesday, January 27th at 8:30am
• Wednesday, January 28th at 8:30am
• Thursday, January 29th at 5:00pm

Graduate, licensure only and BK program students should meet with their advisor in lieu of the orientation session

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Licensure Requirements during Student Teaching/Internship Experience

All Students:

• Grade of C or better in all associated internship and seminar courses.

Initial Licensure (Except BK):

• Completion of Individual Growth Plan (IGP) and submission on TaskStream with a score of 3 or 4.
• Completion of Teacher Work Sample and submission on TaskStream with a score of 3 or 4.
• Completion of Basic Competencies Exit Criteria with a score of 3 or 4. This form MUST be signed by student, cooperating teacher, and university supervisor and also by the academic supervisor, if applicable. Exit Criteria Scores also be entered onto TaskStream by the university supervisor.  Lateral Entry teachers should have this signed by their mentor as the cooperating teacher.

Advanced Licensure (Except BK):

• Completion of TaskStream portfolio as directed by university supervisor.
• Completion of Advanced Competencies Exit Criteria with a score of 3 or 4. This MUST be signed by student, cooperating teacher, and university supervisor. This must also be entered onto TaskStream by the university supervisor.

BK Students:

• Completion of TaskStream portfolio in conjunction with your university supervisor.

Also be certain to complete all licensure documentation and any Praxis Exams and graduation requirements. Contact Barbara Schade for more information at bschade@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-2000 far in advance of completing the program.