Welcome to Your Internship

Washington State University Puyallup

2014-15

What is an internship?

An internship is . . .

Opportunity to work closely with one or more individuals in the position to which you aspire

Capstone of the program

Opportunity to put theory (course work knowledge and skills) into action

Opportunity to “learn the work” in a safe environment—management and leadership

Opportunity to gain confidence in your ability to “do the work” and to “see yourself doing the work”

Opportunity to network with other professionals—networking and sponsorship

Opportunity to reflect on the role and the work

Opportunity to clarify if “this work” is the right work for you

Opportunity to better figure out how to balance your life (personal, professional, and internship)

CONFIDENTIALITY

Interns 2014-15 (11)Jim Ball (MTV)

Track Frank (SPI)

Emily Ross (KAR)

Carly Takata (SUN)

Julie Schlumpf (WIL)

Kassie Swensen (Renton)

Thomas Caudle (Bethel)

Renee Froembling (SAMI)

Ben Riippi (KJH)

Henry Smith (WHS)

Lisa Kusche (ERHS)

Definition of Terms and Contacts

Mentor—school district supervisor (usually a principal)

Supervisor—WSUP facultyGlenn Malone (Program Coordinator)Tim YeomansChyrs SweetingAilene BaxterAmy Eveskcige

Academic Coordinator—Molly Burns (molly.burns@vancouver.wsu.edu)

Washington State Standards based on ISSLC Standards

Program Handbook 2014-15 Collection of Evidence (COE)

The program handbook for 2014-15 is being edited and revised as needed. (you have the 2013-14 version)

The handbook is intended to have the information you need for your internship, including forms, rubrics, etc.

You will be sent a revised handbook when it is ready for distribution—(soon, hopefully).

Topics to Review

Reflections (see next slide)

Log

ISLLC Self-Inventory

Learning Environment Profile

Seminar Calendar (Mondays)

Site Visits

Mock Interview

Reflections

a. Discuss what you are doing

b. Discuss what you are learning (successes, challenges, do differently) and how it is informing your leadership

c. “I used to think . . . Now I think”

d. What questions are you asking?

 

NOTE:

a. Required title for reflections: RE: Kusche Reflection #1

(16 reflections for the year—eight per semester)

b. Send reflections to both your university supervisor & Glenn

To Do

Register for EDAD 590 (2credits)

Complete “Standards Self-Inventory,” review Standards Self-Inventory with mentor, begin to identify (draft) possible projects (one for each of the state standards)

(data, school improvement plan, aligns with WCEAP suggested products, connects with state standards)

Begin work on Learning Environment Profile (LEP)

Join AWSP--internship membership

Register for Welcome to Your Internship—July 21 @ ESD, Tumwater

Meet with your mentor to determine when to report in August; plan on August 1

Put my cell phone number in your directory: 253-318-6793

GET ORGANIZED!!

September 8th Seminar @ SAMI

All Seminars will go from 5:15 – 7:00pm

9/8 – Froembling @ SAMI

10/13 – Ross @ Karshner

11/10 – Schlumpf @ Wildwood

12/8 – Riippi @ Kalles

1/12 – Smith @ Walker

2/9 – Frank @ Spinning

3/9 – Kassie @ Renton

4/13 – Caudle @ Skills Center

5/11 Takata @ Sunrise

Experiences and Tasks

Internship ExperiencesTake-away and item to share

Review Tasks in Progress or Completed (review in handbook)Pre (and Post) Inventory Learning Environment ProfileReflective Journal Internship LogDraft of Plan of Work for Internship (WCEAP Projects)Clinical ObservationsNew State Standards (effective August 31, 2013)

New State Standards (effective November, 2013)

Principal and Program Administrators Benchmarks

Definitions

Residency Certificate

Standard 5 Rubric: Knowledge and Skills

Intern Supervision

Intern SupervisorsTim ~ Kassie & Thomas

Chyrs ~ Julie & Lisa

Amy ~ Emily & Renee

Ailene ~ Henry & Ben

Glenn ~ Jim, Tracy & Carly

Workshops and Conferences

AWSP Welcome to Your Internship – July 21, 2014 @ ESD 113 Tumwater

WEC Washington Educators’ Conference—October 19 & 20 @ Doubletree/Tukwila

AWSP Building a Foundation for Success—October 7, January 20, and March 10 @ City University/Renton

WERA Assessment December 10-12 @ Hilton Seattle Airport Conference Center