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Information SessionSunday, October 25, 2015

Michigan State UniversityCollege of Education

& Chicago Public Schools

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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL’S… serves over 300,000 students in 660 Schools (September 2015).

It is the nation’s third-largest school district. 

Elementary 422High Schools 95Combination Schools 4Contract Schools 9 (2 Elementary/9 High Schools)Contract schools are public schools open to all CPS students. These schools are operated by private entities under contract with CPS to provide an additional education option for students.Charter Schools 130 (60 Elementary/70 High Schools)Charter Schools are Public schools “chartered” by CPS and open to all Chicago children. Charters are approved by the Board of Education but operate independently from the Board and each other. Each charter school has a curriculum, schedule, calendar and admissions procedures that may differ from other public schools.Options Schools 2 High SchoolsOptions schools serve students who have dropped out of traditional high schools, such as students who are over-age without enough credits to graduate and students in restricted confinement.

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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL’S AT A GLANCE

Total: 396,683 Student Enrollment (FY 2014-15) Preschool: 22,873Kindergarten: 28,978Elementary (1-8): 232,825Secondary: (9-12) 112,007

Student racial breakdown African American: 39.3% Asian: 3.6%Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2% Hispanic: 45.6%Multi-Racial: 1.1% Native American/Alaskan: 0.3%White: 9.4% Not Available: 0.6%

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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL’S AT A GLANCE

Total Employees: 37,322 (FY 2014-15)Teachers Total: 21,729

African American: 22.7%White: 50.5%Hispanic: 19.6%Asian/Pacific Islander: 3.4%Native American: 0.4%Multi-Racial: 1.7%Unknown: 1.7%

http://cps.edu/About_CPS/At-a-glance/Pages/Stats_and_facts.aspx

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CPS PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS2015-2016

Bret Harte Elementary (PK, K – 8)Andrew Carnegie Elementary (PK, K – 8)Beulah Shoesmith Elementary (K – 6)John A Walsh Elementary (PK, K – 8)Bronzeville Scholastic High School (9 – 12)Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine (9 – 12)Air Force Academy High School (9 – 12)

ALL VERY UNIQUE, INDIVIDUAL, GREAT SCHOOLS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!!

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Examining Your Disposition WE SEEK CANDIDATES WHO:

Have a demonstrated commitment to teach/work across racial or ethnic difference, with students in poverty, in urban settings.Are knowledgeable about their own values, morals, beliefs, and commitments relative to the community in which they teach.Demonstrate Personal Responsibility, Independence, and Resiliency to ensure a meaningful internship experience for themselves – and their students.

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Selection Criteria/Considerations

Successful progression to internship review.Recommendation of Team Leaders, Faculty, Instructors.UECP-GECP Program Participation.Urban Immersion Fellowship Participation.Preferential Requests by CPS.Available Placement Options.

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MANDATORY PRE-INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCEMAY 9-12, 2016

Travel via Amtrak Train & Lodging expenses are covered by the College of Education.Individuals are responsible for their own food expenses.

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ESTIMATED CHICAGO LIVING EXPENSESTRANSPORTATION COST

City Transportation – CTA/PACE $100.00/month X 9 months = $900.00

HOUSING COST

Internship Year $650.00/month X 9 months = $5850.00

MEALS COST

Internship Year $300.00/month X 9 months = $2700.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED CHICAGO LIVING EXPENSES $9,450.00

ESTIMATED INTERNSHIP YEAR COSTS (Regardless of placement location)

TUITION COST*Fall & Spring Semester Grad. Cert.

Rate (In-State Tuition Rate) $14,106.00

INCIDENTAL COST

**Technology Accessories $150.00

Immunization – Tuberculosis/Fingerprinting $150.00

TOTAL INTERNSHIP TUITION, ETC. ESTIMATED COST $14,406.00*Student tuition is determined at the rate of current In-State Fall 2015 student

enrollment status. This ESTIMATED cost does not include required books/texts.

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Internship YearAffordable Housing Options

Current Intern Housing Tour during May 9th – 12th mandatory Chicago-based visit.

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INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

WATCH FOR!!!! College of Education –E-Mail Notification

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 2016-17CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

5TH YEAR INTERNSHIPFALL 2015 TIMELINE

Sunday, October 25th Information Session

252 Erickson HallMonday, October 26th CPS Internship Application Available

Online - MSU College of Education

websiteFriday, November 13th APPLICATION DEADLINE 5:00PM

Monday, November 16th – Progression to Internship VerificationFriday, November 27th Team Leader Endorsement for

Chicago Placement

CPS Priority RequestWeek of December 1st Email notification of conditionally

accepted studentsWeek of December 19th Intern Acceptance Deadline

Communication of Intern Acceptances to Team Leaders

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 2016-17CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

5TH YEAR INTERNSHIP SPRING 2016 TIMELINE

January 2016 Communication with CPS regarding placement needs

March 2016MANDATORY Campus-basedOne-Day Chicago Public Schools Internship Orientation

May 9 – 12, 2016 MANDATORY Chicago-basedPre-internship experience

Mid-May Chicago Public Schools Online Student Teaching Application Deadline

August 2016 Begin Internship Year in Chicago!!!

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Conditions for Participation in the MSU-COE Chicago Public Schools Internship Year

I confirm my understanding that I must have met all Criteria For The Progression To Internship, by the end of Spring Semester 2016, as articulated on the Michigan State University, College of Education website: www.educ.msu.edu/students/undergraduate/criteriaforprogression.htm which include the following:

Successful passing of the required Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) by the April 2016 administration. Successful completion of all teaching major and/or teaching minor(s) requirements, as well as all teacher certification coursework and other courses required for teacher certification, by the end of Spring Semester 2016. Have my bachelor’s degree conferred at the conclusion of Spring Semester 2016 (requiring no summer course enrollment except as approved). Approval of current Teacher Education Team Leader for participation.

I confirm my understanding that full participation in the Chicago based internship program requires my attendance during the four-day "pre-internship" experience in Chicago, and the one-day campus based orientation. I confirm my understanding that a condition of my participation is that I must abide by Michigan State University policies, including the MSU General Student Regulations, while enrolled in the program and that I may be subject to disciplinary action for violations of those policies.

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Conditions for Participation in the MSU-COE Chicago Public Schools Internship Year

I confirm my understanding that a condition of my participation is that I will be required to attend and participate in all scheduled instruction; and I will ensure that I have in my possession the laptop and technology accessories (webcam, headset, etc.) that support my full participation in the Teacher Education professional education courses, or other required program completion courses, for which I am enrolled during my internship year.I confirm my understanding that I must secure my own housing, transportation, and other necessities in a manner that ensures my full participation in the Chicago-based program.I confirm my understanding that I must complete all Chicago Public Schools Student Teaching Application Requirements, and provide all required verification (i.e., TB Test, Fingerprints, Confidentiality Agreement, etc.) in a time and manner requested by Chicago Public Schools and Michigan State University, College of Education.

ALL DEADLINES ARE FINAL. NO EXCEPTIONS. FAILURE TO MEET A DEADLINE AT ANY TIME ASSUMES DISCONTINUANCE OF CONSIDERATION FOR CPS

INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT.

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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT TEACHING

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

STEP ONE: April – Completion of TB TestSTEP TWO: May 12th – Completion of required CPS Fingerprinting and Background CheckSTEP THREE: Mid May – Completion of the CPS Student Teacher Online Registration

Basic Contact & Demographic InformationEducation & Anticipated Certification InformationUploading of TB Test ResultsProviding of Fingerprinting/Background Check Tracking and Print Date Information (Received on May 12th from Accurate Biometrics)Acknowledgement of CPS Confidentiality & Student Teacher PoliciesTwo Short-Essay Open Responses

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INTERNSHIP STRUCTUREPlacement in school clusterChicago-based collaborative field supervisionSpecial “CPS Course Instruction Session” will be provided by Dr. Corey Drake, Director of Teacher Education.Use of Technology Instruction

Requires intern laptopRequires internet capabilities at residence

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Chicago-based Site Coordination(Ms. Lana Brown)

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TOP 10 REASONS YOU SHOULD COMPLETE YOUR 5TH YEAR INTERNSHIP IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

As an MSU-CPS Intern…1. Strong sustained partnership with CPS … since the 2008-2009 academic year

(eight cohorts to date), we have successfully placed 220 MSU teacher candidates for internship completion in Chicago Public Schools. 

2. Significantly increases your job marketability – school districts HIGHLY VALUE our MSU candidates who have completed their internship in the 3rd largest school district in the United states. This has been most notable in school districts in Colorado, North Carolina, Texas, Nevada, Florida and Alaska.

3. Strong consideration by CPS for hiring opportunities – The MSU-CPS partnership has facilitated outstanding employment opportunities for interns placed in CPS.  For the 2013-14 cohort interns, 22 of the 26 (84.6%) were offered employment in CPS following completion of their internship.  For the 2014-2015 cohort, 14 of the 16 (87.5%) were offered CPS employment.

4. You will be provided support through a Job Hunt and Dinner Workshop, hosted by MSU Alumna in CPS.

5. You will receive a “special” Certification Seminar conducted by Dr. Joella Cogan from our Office of Student Affairs. This occurs during the 2nd semester of your internship and is customized specifically for Chicago Interns.

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TOP 10 REASONS YOU SHOULD COMPLETE YOUR 5TH YEAR INTERNSHIP IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

And IF you become a CPS teacher…6. You will qualify for federal loan cancellation options.

https://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/charts/teacher

7. Salaries for first year teachers in CPS start over $50,000 per year.

8. CPS offers mentoring for all new teachers through the Chicago New Teacher Center.

9. CPS teachers get free admittance to all city museums.10.CPS teachers qualify for cellular phone, gym

membership and national retail discounts

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Questions????