handbook for cooperating teachers - Wilmington University

Clinical semester credits may, under certain circumstances, be earned in conjunction withfull-time employment as long-term, full-time substitute teachers or as teachers working undertemporary or emergency contracts. This is called a “concurrent placement.” This arrangementmay only occur in cases where the Teacher Intern holds a position in an approvedschool/classroom setting and in an environment appropriate for the degree program/area ofconcentration. Teacher Interns requesting this arrangement must have completed all eligibilityrequirements for the clinical semester. A Concurrent Placement form is included with thestudent application as well as being available in the office of Clinical Studies.This arrangement requires: a written statement of employer approval. approval by the University coordinator. designation of a certified, school-approved Mentor Teacher. designation of a University Supervisor. an agreement by the employing district to permit the employee to attend allseminars and workshops related to the clinical semester, and to permit on-sitesupervision by Wilmington University staff. an understanding that the Teacher Intern is required to satisfactorily complete allelements of the clinical semester (portfolio, lesson plans and reflections using theWilmU Lesson Plan format, videos, research papers, etc.).It is our hope that these guidelines will provide building principals and participants with someadditional flexibility in dealing with problems related to obtaining qualified substitute teachers. Wealso feel that the policy will prove to be in the best interests of our Teacher Interns.College of EducationProfessional PartnersCreating Environments for Learning46August 2011