The National University Special Education Internship

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The National University Special Education
Internship

• Introduction to the Program
• 2006-2007

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Purpose

• The National University Internship program
  provides opportunities for credential candidates
  to assume the responsibilities of full time
  teachers while completing their professional
  studies.
• The Internship program also addresses school
  district and agency needs for qualified teachers
  in special education.

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Requirements for Acceptance into the Special
Education Internship

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree.
• Subject matter competence verified by exam (MSAT
  or SSAT or CSET).
• Completion of an U.S. Constitution course or
  exam.
• Passage of CBEST.
• Completion of pre-service coursework EXC 602A and
  EXC 604
• Negative TB test
• Certificate of Clearance

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Requirements for Enrollment

• A contract for full time employment in a school
  district or agency participating in the NU
  Internship program.
• Completion of admissions packet
• Interview with Faculty Intern Advisor who signs
  off on Intern Qualified Application
• Formal recommendation to CCTC by NU with signed
  agreement authorizing the placement of the Intern
• Student meets qualifications outlined above.

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In Addition.

• NU students may enter the Special Education
  Internship program at any point in the credential
  program, once they have met the basic
  requirements. Interns should receive a minimum of
  4 months of support prior to beginning the two
  month/45 day Supervised Teaching experience.
• Once the Internship Credential is processed,
  students will be enrolled in EXC 655I Intern
  Induction Seminar.

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Program Information

• Interns must complete the Education Specialist
  Level I credential program within the two years.
• Students may complete courses online.
• The Internship credential is valid only in the
  district or agency where an Intern has been
  contracted to teach.

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Supervised Teaching (Student Teaching)

• Interns receive support from Intern Support
  Providers (ISP). One ISP is an employee of the
  school district/agency. A support provider from
  NU will also be assigned to each intern.
• Students must complete a supervised teaching
  experience lasting 9 weeks/45 days at the
  completion of their credential program. The NU
  Supervisor and the Site Administrator (or
  designee) complete observations and a final
  evaluation of the Interns performance during the
  9 week/45 day experience.

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Supervised Teaching (Student Teaching)

• Interns apply for the Supervised Teaching portion
  of their program when they begin the
  Specialization Courses. (Student teaching
  application form)
• They must indicate 9 weeks/45 days when they plan
  to complete the supervised teaching.
• Interns must register for EXC 603A Student
  Teaching Seminar when they are completing
  supervised teaching.
• The NU supervisor and the Site Administrator (or
  designee) will complete observations and
  evaluations of the Interns performance. Intern
  Support Providers (ISP) will work with each
  Intern to complete a competency log.

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Supervised Teaching (Student Teaching)

• Interns do not complete a teaching experience in
  more than one setting, although they may complete
  observations in other settings as required by the
  NU support provider or NU supervisor. Note
  Interns in Non-public schools may be required to
  complete observations and activities in a public
  school setting as described in Student Teaching
  Handbook.
• The Student Teaching Handbook policies and
  procedures apply to Interns during their teaching
  experience.

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NU Intern Role and Responsibilities

• Complete NU Education Specialist program within 2
  years of receiving Internship Credential
• Attend EXC 655I Induction Seminar and complete
  Induction Plan along with other assignments
• Schedule and prepare for monthly observations
  with Site Support Provider and NU support
  provider. Seek assistance and support when
  needed. Interns should be observed or visited
  each month by district and NU Intern Support
  Providers.
• Apply for Supervised Teaching to be completed
  during final 9 weeks (45 days) of your credential
  program.

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Intern responsibilities continued

• Coordinate with an assigned NU supervisor to
  schedule observations during Supervised Teaching.
  Prepare lesson plans for each observation and
  e-mail plans at least 24 hours in advance to NU
  supervisor
• Register for EXC 603A Student Teaching seminar
  during supervised teaching.
• Coordinate with the Site Administrator or
  designee for observations and a final evaluation
  of performance

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Intern responsibilities continued,

• Complete the portfolio requirements to be
  reviewed by the NU supervisor and instructor for
  the EXC 603A
• Apply for the Level I Education Specialist
  Credential when you have successfully completed
  the Supervised Teaching Portion of the program
  and all exit requirements (Exit Exam and RICA).
• Complete the application for the CLAD certificate
  (CLD 627 Methods for Cross-Cultural Instruction
  must be completed) with a Credential Advisor.

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Regional Faculty Intern Advisor Role and
Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between NU and district/agency.
  Facilitate communication regarding the
  requirements of the internship in special
  education.
• Interview potential interns and sign Intern
  Qualified Application.
• Assist district/agency in the selection of the
  Site Support Provider and assign NU Support
  provider for each intern.
• Teach EXC 655I Intern Induction Seminar quarterly
  and facilitate the mentoring relationships
  between interns and their support providers.
• Meet each semester with Intern Support Providers
  to provide training, support and information.
• Oversee Internship in Special Education at
  regional center. Sign off on Intern Support
  Provider log sheets, intervene when necessary to
  resolve problems at local site, provide academic
  advising and counsel for interns
• Coordinate regional program with Regional Lead
  Faculty and State Special Education Internship
  Coordinator

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Site Intern Support Provider Role and
Responsibilities

• Develop a confidential, mentoring relationship
  with your NU Intern.
• Establish regular meetings with the Intern to
  reflect on teaching practice and support
  professional growth. These meetings may be held
  at the school site, over the telephone, or via
  email.
• Complete competency checklist with Intern.
• Arrange for classroom visits and complete
  observation form(s) and monthly Intern Support
  Provider log sheets. Submit Intern Support
  Provider logs and observation forms monthly to NU
  in order to receive reimbursement from the grant.
  One classroom visit/observation is required each
  month. Additional support is recorded on the
  second Observation/Contact form.
• Maintain contact with NU Regional Faculty Intern
  Advisor and NU Intern Supervisors.

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NU Support Provider Role and Responsibilities

• Develop a confidential, mentoring relationship
  with your NU Intern.
• Establish regular contact with the Intern to
  reflect on teaching practice and support
  professional growth. This contact should include
  one classroom visit along with other contacts via
  phone, email, or face-to-face meetings.
• Arrange for classroom visits and complete
  observation form(s) and monthly Intern Support
  Provider log sheets. Submit Intern Support
  Provider logs and observation forms monthly to NU
  in order to receive reimbursement from the grant.
  One classroom visit/observation is required each
  month. Additional support is recorded on the
  second Observation/Contact form.
• Maintain contact with NU Regional Faculty Intern
  Advisor and NU Intern supervisors.

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NU Intern Supervisor Role and Responsibilities

• An NU Intern supervisor is assigned to each
  intern at the end of the credential program for
  the purpose of verifying teaching competencies
  via classroom observations.
• Clarify supervised teaching expectations (4
  observations and 2 evaluations)
• Contact Site Administrator regarding supervised
  teaching requirements and provide forms for site
  administrator.
• Arrange for final observations and debriefing
  conferences with Intern.
• Contact Intern Support Providers with schedule of
  observations. Invite ISPs to join the
  observations and debrief.
• Complete required observations and evaluations
  and submit to Placement Specialist at the NU
  Student Teaching Office.

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Site Administrator Role and Responsibilities

• Support mentoring relationship between Intern and
  Support provider.
• Provide feedback to Intern regarding
  instructional practice and expectations of the
  district.
• Observe Intern (or assign a designee) during
  Supervised Teaching portion of the credential
  program. Complete classroom observations (may
  use forms completed as part of the required
  district/agency observations) and a final
  summative evaluation form.
• Complete NU evaluation of Interns teaching
  performance and submit forms to NU supervisor.

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Placement SpecialistRole and Responsibilities

• Verifies the status of Intern Partnerships with
  districts/agencies
• Tracks enrolled interns
• Creates packets for ISPs, NU Intern Supervisors
  and Site Administrators
• Verifies and signs monthly log sheets for ISPs
  and NU Supervisors
• Secures Faculty Intern Supervisor signature
• Provides copies of Observations Forms for Faculty
  Intern Supervisor
• Updates students files monthly with 1 copy of
  log sheet, 1/2 copies of pink Intern
  Observation/Contact Form
• Sends monthly log (original and copy) to State
  Special Education Internship Coordinator
• Communicates with Intern Grant accountant if
  necessary

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Credential AdvisorRole and Responsibilities

• Checks to see if potential Intern qualifies for
  the Intern Credential
• Verifies the district has a partnership agreement
• Helps with Intern Qualified Appliccation, sets
  up appointment with Regional Faculty Intern
  Advisor and potential intern
• Once Intern Qualified Application is completed,
  it is sent for processing to Torrey Pines office
• At end of program, helps students complete
  application process for Preliminary Level I
  Edcuation Specialist Credential

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Associate Regional DeanRole and Responsibilities

• Secures contracts in cooperation with faculty,
  staff, students, and others
• Ensures that all potential and established
  University Interns are in contact with Faculty
  Intern Advisor for program and academic advising
• Ensures that all potential and established
  University Interns interface with Credential
  Advisors for entrance and exit requirements
• Ensures that all Interns contact the Placement
  Specialist for information regarding their
  experience

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State Special Education Internship Coordinator
Role and Responsibilities

• Orchestrates and oversees all aspects of the
  Special Education Internship program throughout
  the state
• Supports Faculty Intern Advisors at each regional
  center
• Reviews and signs monthly log sheets for ISP and
  NU Intern Supervisors.
• Coordinates with the Intern Grant Director and
  the Intern Grant Accountant to ensure all grant
  funds are correctly dispersed

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Questions????

• For more information contact the Regional Faculty
  Intern Advisor coordinating Internships at your
  center, or
• Contact Dr. Joan Sebastian, NU Statewide
  Coordinator for Internships in Special Education
  858-642-8006 or jsebasti_at_nu.edu