THE AIC PORTFOLIO CULMINATING PROJECT OF TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS

WHAT IS THE PORTFOLIO? The AIC Portfolio demonstrates in written form the development of the student’s transition to the role of classroom teacher The AIC Portfolio demonstrates in written form the development of the student’s transition to the role of classroom teacher It is a collection of artifacts (documents) that are aligned with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers It is a collection of artifacts (documents) that are aligned with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers Accordingly, there are five main sections Accordingly, there are five main sections

WHO COMPLETES THE PORTFOLIO? All students in initial licensure programs at AIC complete the portfolio as their culminating project in the program All students in initial licensure programs at AIC complete the portfolio as their culminating project in the program The programs are Early Childhood, Elementary, Moderate Disabilities, Middle/Secondary, and Reading* The programs are Early Childhood, Elementary, Moderate Disabilities, Middle/Secondary, and Reading* * Although Reading is a specialist license, it is an initial license, and therefore a portfolio is required

WHAT ARE THE FIVE SECTIONS? A. PLANNING CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION A. PLANNING CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION B. DELIVERING EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION B. DELIVERING EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION C. MANAGING A CLASSROOM C. MANAGING A CLASSROOM D. PROMOTING EQUITY D. PROMOTING EQUITY E. MEETING PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES E. MEETING PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT IS INCLUDED? The portfolio begins with your philosophy of education statement and a brief reflection on the process of becoming a licensed teacher The portfolio begins with your philosophy of education statement and a brief reflection on the process of becoming a licensed teacher Students then organize their artifacts according to the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers (see example below). Hard copies will be distributed Students then organize their artifacts according to the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers (see example below). Hard copies will be distributed Please use tabs to separate the sections and write a brief introduction of that standard Please use tabs to separate the sections and write a brief introduction of that standard Each component part requires one example from the students’ teaching and learning experiences Each component part requires one example from the students’ teaching and learning experiences Lesson plans, supplementary materials created by the teacher, and critiques by supervisors are examples Lesson plans, supplementary materials created by the teacher, and critiques by supervisors are examples

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE: For Standard A5: “Plans lessons with clear objectives and relevant measurable outcomes. ” For Standard A5: “Plans lessons with clear objectives and relevant measurable outcomes. ” The artifact could be a lesson plan from a unit on plants (grades 3-5) where the students construct a chart comparing the physical characteristics of plants and animals The artifact could be a lesson plan from a unit on plants (grades 3-5) where the students construct a chart comparing the physical characteristics of plants and animals

LESSON PLAN: PLANTS (example) Lesson objective: “The students will classify plants and animals according to their physical characteristics, by constructing a chart with illustrations, in twenty minutes.” Lesson objective: “The students will classify plants and animals according to their physical characteristics, by constructing a chart with illustrations, in twenty minutes.”

HOW DO I LABEL THE ARTIFACTS? Place the appropriate number from the Professional Standards in the upper right- hand corner of the first page of the artifact Place the appropriate number from the Professional Standards in the upper right- hand corner of the first page of the artifact In addition, attach an index card (called a caption) to each that explains why you have selected this particular document and how it was used in the classroom In addition, attach an index card (called a caption) to each that explains why you have selected this particular document and how it was used in the classroom

Example of caption A5 A5 This lesson was part of a unit on plants. I include this here because it demonstrates how my lessons have clear objectives and measurable outcomes.

WHEN IS THE PORTFOLIO DUE? The portfolio is due at the conclusion of the practicum The portfolio is due at the conclusion of the practicum

WHAT IS THE EPORTFOLIO? In addition to your hardcopy portfolio which you will submit to your college supervisor, you will need to send an abbreviated version electronically to: In addition to your hardcopy portfolio which you will submit to your college supervisor, you will need to send an abbreviated version electronically to: This ‘eportfolio’ requires only 15 artifacts: three for each of the main divisions of the Professional Standards for Teachers, and the Final Reflection This ‘eportfolio’ requires only 15 artifacts: three for each of the main divisions of the Professional Standards for Teachers, and the Final Reflection Please select examples that best exemplify your progress in meeting the competencies and that can be submitted electronically Please select examples that best exemplify your progress in meeting the competencies and that can be submitted electronically

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? After it has received the grade of “Pass” from two people (the college supervisor and a college professor), the Dean signs a form that is sent to the AIC Registrar After it has received the grade of “Pass” from two people (the college supervisor and a college professor), the Dean signs a form that is sent to the AIC Registrar The Registrar places the NASDTEC stamp on your transcript. This is required for Massachusetts licensure by the DESE The Registrar places the NASDTEC stamp on your transcript. This is required for Massachusetts licensure by the DESE

THEN… Once all requirements are completed (coursework, MTELs, practicum, portfolio, Once all requirements are completed (coursework, MTELs, practicum, portfolio, NASDTEC stamp), you will be endorsed for your license by AIC NASDTEC stamp), you will be endorsed for your license by AIC After you have been notified of the endorsement, order an official transcript from to be sent to the DESE in Malden, MA After you have been notified of the endorsement, order an official transcript from to be sent to the DESE in Malden, MA Please do not order this transcript earlier! Please do not order this transcript earlier!

SOON YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR TEACHING LICENSE!

YOU DID IT! YOU DID IT! TAKE A BOW!! TAKE A BOW!!