2. COURSE DESCRIPTION(S) AND PREREQUISITES

ED 573 Internship in School Administration 4/4 credits

The internship is a mentored, integrated, sequential field experience planned by the student, college supervisor, and district mentor. The two semester (students register for four credits fall and four credits spring semester) internship provides opportunity to apply theory to the real life of the school while learning the leadership role and responsibilities of the principal. During the internship, students assess their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to the Washington Principal/Program Administrator Pre-Service Standards-Based Benchmarks. The internship requires a minimum of 720 hours; a detailed activity log, reflection papers, and attendance at seminars. A professional portfolio will be developed to show performances that meet Washington State Standards for Residency Certification. Graded “Pass” (P) or “No Pass (NP). This course meets the internship requirements outlined by the Washington State Board of Education for candidates for principal certification.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Administrator Preparation Program, completion of an approved internship application and internship plan by the specified deadlines, Ed 565 (The School Principalship), completion of a minimum 20 credits toward the Masters and 8 credits of the required certification courses.

ED 597 Internship in Program Administration 4/4 credits

The internship is a mentored, integrated, sequential field experience planned by the student, college supervisor, and district mentor. The two semester (students register for four credits fall and four credits spring semester) internship provides opportunity to apply theory while learning the leadership role and responsibilities of the program administrator. During the internship, students assess their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to the Washington Principal/Program Administrator Pre-Service Standards-Based Benchmarks. The internship requires a minimum of 720 hours; a detailed activity log, reflection papers, and attendance at seminars. A professional portfolio will be developed to show performance that meet Washington State Standards for Residency Certification. Graded “Pass” (P) or “No Pass (NP). This course meets the internship requirements outlined by the Washington State Board of Education for candidates for program administrator certification.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Administrator Preparation Program, completion of an approved internship application and internship plan by the specified deadlines, Ed 565 (School Principalship) or Ed 514 (Leadership and Resources), completion of a minimum of 20 credits toward the Masters and 8 credits of the required certification courses.

Candidates are referred to the Heritage University Internship Manual for specific standards and expectations related to the internship.

3. COURSE OBJECTIVES, LEARNER OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS:

Course Objectives

To enable students to apply theory through “hands-on” administrative activities under the guidance, support and leadership of a supervising site mentor and faculty supervisor;
To demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for Washington Administrator Certification through presentation of a professional portfolio based on the Washington State Principal/Program Administrator Pre-service Benchmark Standards (ISLLC);
To develop a collaborative student network; and
To practice critical self-reflection on one’s ability to be an educational leader and administrator.

LEARNER OUTCOMES/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

EVIDENCE

ASSESSMENT

I. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & SCHOOL CULTURE

· Setting Instructional Direction

· Teamwork

· Sensitivity

[2004 ISLLC Standards 1, 2, 4, 6; and AWSP Principal Responsibilities 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6,7]

See Intern Manual for Minimum Performances

Performance

Self Reflection

II. ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT/RESOLVING COMPLEX PROBLEMS

· Judgment

· Results Orientation

· Organizational Ability

[2004 ISLLC Standards 3; and AWSP Principal Responsibilities 2, 4.3, 5.3, 6.1-6.6, and 7]

See Intern Manual for Minimum Performances

Performance

Self Reflection

III. COMMUNICATION

· Oral Communication

· Written Communication

[AWSP Principal Responsibility 7]

See Intern Manual for Minimum Performances

Performance

Self Reflection

IV. DEVELOPING SELF AND OTHERS

· Development of Others

· Understanding Own Strengths and Weaknesses

[2004 ISLLC Standards 2 and 5; AWSP Principal Responsibility 1.5 and 5]

See Intern Manual for Minimum Performances

Performance

Self Reflection

4. COURSE GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Minimum Performances for Certification

Heritage administrator certification program is performance-based. Each candidate must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for the specific administrator role for which he or she is seeking certification. These performances are grouped under four major categories and are aligned to the 2004 Washington State Pre-Service Standards for Administrators, Selecting and Developing the 21 Century Principal Assessment, the Association of Washington School Principals Responsibilities, and the Washington Council of Educational Administrator Preparation Program Performances.

Candidates for certification will complete an extensive series of tasks covering all aspects of school administration, while working under the supervision of an on-site mentor and a faculty supervisor. Successful completion of these performances may be demonstrated through the required course work, during the internship, or throughout other professional experiences as appropriate. The candidate is responsible for documenting successful completion of each criterion performance. The building mentor and faculty supervisor will review and approve each of the required performances before the intern places the evidence (i.e., “artifact”) of completion in the professional portfolio. The Minimum Administrative Intern Performances for Certification are found in the Internship Manual.

In addition, each Intern will:

1. Develop and regularly maintain a Log of internship activities. A minimum of 720 hours of on-the-job administrative experiences is required;

2. Regularly reflect on their practice and growth as a school leader/administrator;

3. Write a minimum of one reflection paper each semester;

4. Write a resume, letter of application, Leadership Platform and Professional Growth Plan;

5. Meet regularly with his/her administrator (mentor) and faculty supervisor to evaluate specific activities and progress toward certification.

5. TEXT(S) AND STUDY AIDS:

ü Heritage College Internship Manual (available at no charge at the first seminar)

ü The course web site (http://vcampus.heritage.edu/) will contain seminar materials, presentation slides and other important additional resource links (e.g., Professional Reading List for Instructional Leadership, Data Driven Decision Making, and Community Leadership)

6. ASSESSMENT AND GRADING PROCEDURES:

Successful interns are required to experience the depth and breadth of activities necessary to prepare them for building and/or program leadership. In cooperation with his/her mentor, the intern must demonstrate the skill, knowledge, and dispositions for each of the Washington State Pre-service Standards for Principal/Program Administrators.

Evaluation Rubrics

Evaluation of student performance during the internship is based on four requirements: (1) attendance and active engagement in seminar activities, (2) observations/communications with the college supervisor and supervising building/district mentor, (3) completion of a portfolio that documents professional growth through fulfillment of the minimum performances, and (4) oral examination/completion of a log of internship hours and activities aligned to the required areas.

Interns are assessed each semester of their internship on the above requirements using the rubrics found in the appendix of the Internship Manual. Pass (P) grades are assigned to students who perform at rubric levels 4 or 3. A NP (No Pass) grade will be assigned to students who perform at levels 2 or 1.

Specific Evaluation and Professional Portfolio Rubrics will be reviewed at the first intern seminar. Please follow the intern log and portfolio formats and expectations outlined in the Heritage College Internship Manual.

7. COURSE SCHEDULE:

Throughout the academic year, interns attend four regional seminars, two each semester. These seminars serve a number of purposes: to focus on learning the Pre-Service Standards; to provide for exchange of information among interns; to allow interns to share portfolio evidence (artifacts) related to the minimum performances, to share their reflections about learning linked to artifacts and feedback; and to assess student progress. The program director assumes major responsibility for scheduling and conducting the seminars. A seminar schedule is attached for your information and planning.

Important Information: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please speak to Dr. Borst after class and contact Dana Firestone, Student Resource Coordinator in Student Services, phone 509-865-8518, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.