Taking the Next Step: What You Need To Know For Your Practicum Experience November, 2014 Chris Swerling

Session Goals / Overview / Practicum Process / Expectations / Requirements / Overview / Practicum Process / Expectations / Requirements

Our Itinerary / Vocabulary / Goal Setting / Securing a Practicum / Practicum Forms / Major/Minor Projects / Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook / Log / Vocabulary / Goal Setting / Securing a Practicum / Practicum Forms / Major/Minor Projects / Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook / Log

Vocabulary / Faculty Advisor / Field Supervisor / Supervising Practitioner / Major Project / Minor Projects (3) / Log / DESE / Artifacts / Faculty Advisor / Field Supervisor / Supervising Practitioner / Major Project / Minor Projects (3) / Log / DESE / Artifacts

First Step: Define Your Goals / Specific/Strategic / Measurable / Attainable / Realistic/Relevant / Time Bound/Targeted S.M.A.R.T / Specific/Strategic / Measurable / Attainable / Realistic/Relevant / Time Bound/Targeted S.M.A.R.T

A Principal’s View / What is your goal? / What skills do you bring? / What skills do you want to acquire? / What knowledge do you seek to gain?

Sample Goal / During my practicum I will develop class management skills and a “tried and true” set of assessment strategies and techniques. By the end of my practicum I will have developed and demonstrated my ability to instruct students as well to collaborate with teachers and members of the school’s parent community. P Preservice Preformance Assessment: SLTP WIKI

Expectations / Attendance / Appearance / Attention to Deadlines- ALWAYS be ready! / Ask Questions! / Professionalism

Practicum Expectations / ELAR profile/MEPID# / MTEL / Elementary first, Secondary ( 100 Hrs each ) / MA DESE: Standards School Library Teacher(p.3) / Daily Log: Time and Task The SLTP (Teal) Handbook AND the Wiki should become your constant companions throughout your practicum / ELAR profile/MEPID# / MTEL / Elementary first, Secondary ( 100 Hrs each ) / MA DESE: Standards School Library Teacher(p.3) / Daily Log: Time and Task The SLTP (Teal) Handbook AND the Wiki should become your constant companions throughout your practicum

Choosing a Practicum Site / Certified Library Teacher (PTS) / Practical Learning Experience in Library Administration, Class Management, Teaching Ability (3 years in public school) / Distance is a factor in your choice DEADLINE: December 15, 2014 / Certified Library Teacher (PTS) / Practical Learning Experience in Library Administration, Class Management, Teaching Ability (3 years in public school) / Distance is a factor in your choice DEADLINE: December 15, 2014

Prior to/ By December 15 / Selecting a Practicum Location / Review list (tonight’s task) / Speak with Faculty Advisor / Contact the School Library Teacher / Set up a time for a site visit- ASAP! / Selecting a Practicum Location / Review list (tonight’s task) / Speak with Faculty Advisor / Contact the School Library Teacher / Set up a time for a site visit- ASAP!

Prior to/ By December 15 / Visit school with resume in hand / Complete Practicum Application form / Include: License# / Include: Start date /schedule of days / Secure: Faculty Advisor approval / Submit form / Visit school with resume in hand / Complete Practicum Application form / Include: License# / Include: Start date /schedule of days / Secure: Faculty Advisor approval / Submit form

Registering For Your Practicum / Your approved application IS your course registration / Once processed, it cannot be changed Be VERY sure of your placement! / Your approved application IS your course registration / Once processed, it cannot be changed Be VERY sure of your placement!

Before Beginning Practicum: / Return visit: Bring a gift! SLTP Handbook / Establish time/date for Field Supervisor visit (first of four) during first week of Practicum Experience / Set up your Portfolio Notebook / Begin to shape the Major/Minor Projects / Return visit: Bring a gift! SLTP Handbook / Establish time/date for Field Supervisor visit (first of four) during first week of Practicum Experience / Set up your Portfolio Notebook / Begin to shape the Major/Minor Projects

CORI’S, SORI’S and More / Paperwork for School / Meet with Principal / Tour of the building Be VERY sure of your placement!

Develop a Personal Relationship / Know YOUR Responsibilities (p ) / Exemplify Professional Conduct (p.54-57) / Good communication with SP / Your success in your practicum is the predictor for your career

Major/Minor Projects (pp/64-68) / 4 proposals / Major Project: 3 lesson unit / Minor Projects: Relevant to school library setting / Preview: 1 page summary/reflection with supporting artifacts

Project Examples / Taught Easy Bib; gave feedback on student bibliographies / Created Web page resources for parents of Sped students / Taught students how to use Tumblebooks and created vodcast for Library Webpage to support use at home.

Necessary Forms / SLTP Handbook / SLTP Checklist of Requirements / Practicum/Practicum Equivalent Experience Lesson Plan Template / Projected Work Calendar / Guide for the Development of the Log for Licensure / Major/Minor Project Rubrics, Evaluation forms / MA DESE Standards/forms / SLTP Handbook / SLTP Checklist of Requirements / Practicum/Practicum Equivalent Experience Lesson Plan Template / Projected Work Calendar / Guide for the Development of the Log for Licensure / Major/Minor Project Rubrics, Evaluation forms / MA DESE Standards/forms

Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook (pp.59-64) / Set this up ahead of time / Collect artifacts (camera) / First Entry: Log Keep in mind: Your log and your portfolio are NOT part of the 100 Practicum hours

Your Log / Template on SLTP Wiki / Record each day - There will be surprises! / Discuss with Supervising Practitioner / Match your newly gained experience to the standard / MINIMUM: 3 examples per standard / An experience can fit more than one / Reflect! This is your professional growth / Template on SLTP Wiki / Record each day - There will be surprises! / Discuss with Supervising Practitioner / Match your newly gained experience to the standard / MINIMUM: 3 examples per standard / An experience can fit more than one / Reflect! This is your professional growth

Why Is The Log Important? P ) / 5-6 Page Final Report / MA Teacher Evaluation / Wiki: Rubrics and Guiding Questions / Evidence: 3 best entries used in SLIS Pre-Service Performance Assessment (due 1 week PRIOR to final meeting Print/Digital) / DESE documentation / 5-6 Page Final Report / MA Teacher Evaluation / Wiki: Rubrics and Guiding Questions / Evidence: 3 best entries used in SLIS Pre-Service Performance Assessment (due 1 week PRIOR to final meeting Print/Digital) / DESE documentation / Pre-Service Performance Assessment for Students / Documents what you have done to meet DESE Standards for SLT/Subject Matter / Identifies areas of needed growth during Practicum

Artifact Requirements (p.74 / Student assessments (at least 2) / Building Teacher observation (3) plus relfections= 1 Artifact / Video of your teaching with a reflection and what students learned / Professional Growth: Where and how have you grown in the role of a school library teacher? Reference journals and include bibliography At least 6 artifacts by second visit! / Student assessments (at least 2) / Building Teacher observation (3) plus relfections= 1 Artifact / Video of your teaching with a reflection and what students learned / Professional Growth: Where and how have you grown in the role of a school library teacher? Reference journals and include bibliography At least 6 artifacts by second visit!

Field Supervisors: 4 Visits / Linda Friel / Linda Conneely / Janie Wolkenbreit (MA West) / Review Log- Be Prepared! Send 2 days ahead digitally / Review Standards Based Portfolio Notebook / Finalize Major/Minor Project (1st Meeting) / Review Summary Report (Final Meeting) due digitally 1 week prior to last visit / Observe you teaching / Linda Friel / Linda Conneely / Janie Wolkenbreit (MA West) / Review Log- Be Prepared! Send 2 days ahead digitally / Review Standards Based Portfolio Notebook / Finalize Major/Minor Project (1st Meeting) / Review Summary Report (Final Meeting) due digitally 1 week prior to last visit / Observe you teaching

Field Supervisor Visits / First visit: p.79 / Second visit: p.80 / Third visit: p.83 / Fourth visit: p Licensure requirements: p / First visit: p.79 / Second visit: p.80 / Third visit: p.83 / Fourth visit: p Licensure requirements: p.93-94

Words of Advice / You will get out of your Practicum what you put in to it. Treat it as your “first job” / Be prepared / Ask Questions / Create a timeline and stick to it / Read the SLTP. Read it again. Tab it and underline/highlight. Then, read it again. / Know what is required ahead of time. / Communicate constantly / You will get out of your Practicum what you put in to it. Treat it as your “first job” / Be prepared / Ask Questions / Create a timeline and stick to it / Read the SLTP. Read it again. Tab it and underline/highlight. Then, read it again. / Know what is required ahead of time. / Communicate constantly