1. Base Camp

2. Program Overview
Base Camp schedule

3. Fall Schedule Coursework Fieldwork: Reading Clinic Student Teaching
3 Placements:
Elementary
Secondary
Severe/Autism
Gen Ed Log

4. Communication Contact faculty about coursework issues
Contact Bernie about fieldwork and forms
Contact David about programmatic concerns

5. Expectations Self-determined learner Textbooks and assignments
Class attendance
Class participation
Teacher behavior
Advisement and faculty contact

6. Thoughts ……
The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem – he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered; adversities are designed to be defeated; problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills. (William Arthur Ward)

7. Student Teaching
Meet your mentor at Base Camp or contact your mentor teacher before the first day of class at their school
Visit the school’s web site to get an overview and phone numbers
You are a guest in their classrooms.
Learn the culture of the school. Good teachers know how to work with others and are committed to students and their learning
Reflection ...What went well?..... What can I do differently? What did each student learn today?
Analyze Were there any students that may need additional instructions for better understanding, or should I have used different strategies?
No smoking policies in the schools ... Smell of smoke on breath/clothes doesn’t go over well with administrators, parents etc.

8. Folder ...Organizational skills
Left side …….. requires an action
Submit Registration Confirmation to Bernie
Student Teacher Agreement (blue)
Review 1st Week Discussion Topics with Mentor
Review Interim Checklist Criteria
Review Student-Teaching Guidelines
Review Student-Teaching Fieldwork Assessment
Complete Schedule Planner and give to Supervisor
Portfolio Checklist

9. Right side ..….. Take home/leave home…… informational
Schedule
Public School Calendars
Special Education candidates follow the public school calendar instead of the HSU calendar
Behaviors for Success
Advice from former Candidates

10. Complete Registration NOW
Register for Fall courses (handout) on the Internet in the computer lab, HGH Room 115

11. Schedules of the school
Check HSU frequently
Use the same rules of punctuation, grammar and style you would use on paper.
Organization
Day Planner
School Calendars
Schedules of the school

12. Professionalism
Attitude
No Whining
Dress conservatively and professionally. One chance to make a first impression
Be punctual ....Call if you are sick, late etc.
Review the Code of Ethics
Personal Problems ..Politics ...Religion.. don’t bring into the classroom (Trouble Tree story)

13. Champions know there are no shortcuts to the top
Champions know there are no shortcuts to the top. They climb the mountain one step at a time. They have no use for helicopters. (Judi Adler)

14. Portfolio
A personal collection artifacts, reflections, learning strengths, best works and growth

15. The Big 5 Show Up Every Day Be on Time Be Ready for Work
Be Willing to Learn
Maintain A Good Attitude

16. More Orientation… Handbook: Special Education | School of Education
Information on the grievance
process and/or complaints
against faculty, staff, or
administrators.
Electronic Forms

17. Orientation Review Housekeeping Issues Review Activity
Student teaching placement & HSU Supervision
Write down questions/concerns on 3x5 index cards turn in by end of the day to Bernie or David.
Make an appointment with Bernie on specific issues/concerns and items still missing from your file.
Textbooks can be purchased in University Center Bookstore or by internet.

18. Odds and Ends
EL Authorization
SPED 707 Curriculum Instruction Reading/Language Arts -- Rica
Role of the Administrator—Coach
Concerns Administrators have shared
Questions regarding technology issues call the Help Desk at 826-HELP

19. Advice from past Candidates
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way. (Dr. Seuss)

20. The End…….and Beginning

21. Mentor & Supervisor Training
Thanks for you SUPPORT!
Schedule for Today
Review Forms and Process:
Preliminary Checklist
Activity Guideline
Fieldwork Assessment
Handbook and Web Page Resources
Odds and Ends