Special Education Intern Opening Day Orientation Meeting
Thursday, August 24, 2017
9:00-11:00 pm- Erickson Kiva-“Starting the Internship Year”- Interns & FI’s Only
12:00-12:30 pm- Lunch Break in the Erickson Kiva for Interns, MT’s & FI’s
12:30-2:00 pm- Sharing & Discussion Time for Interns, Mentor Teachers & FI’s
Morning Session Erickson Kiva
9:00-9:15 am Interns Sign In & Locate your assigned Field Instructor Group
9:15-9:30 am Welcome to Interns & Introductions- Lisa Plascencia
*Internship Year Puppet Show (Video)- Created by Former Intern Group
9:30-9:45 am- Large Group Ice Breaker (15 min.)
*Field Instructor Small Group Activities
9:45-10:10 am- Getting to Know You (M&M Activity): (25 min.)
10:15-10:50 am- Brief Folder Walk Through-Discuss Highlights with FI’s: (35 min.)
Erickson Kiva
11:00 am-12:00 pm Welcome Mentor Teachers & Introductions – Lisa Plascencia
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Emily Bouck, Special Ed. Faculty & Program Co-Coordinator
Topic- “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”
12:00-12:30 Lunch in the Kiva-Interns and MT’s join your Field Instructor (FI) Groups
Group #1: Susan Doneson & Kathy Fedewa
Group #2: Kathy McCurdy & Mary Dama
Group #3: Cindy Servis & Karen Hicks
Group #4: Dottie Berzins * Nan Marshall
12:30-1:30 pm “How Do Mentor Teachers & Interns Prepare for a Successful Year Together?”
Round Table Small Group Introductions & Discussions with Interns, MT’s and FI’s
*Round Table Discussions about Expectations & How to Start the Year Together!
1:30-2:00 pm *Discussion & Planning time for Mentor Teachers & Interns
Discussion Questions:
*When will we start the year together? Share important contact information.
*What tasks will the Intern assist the MT with to prepare for the new school year?
*What do MT’s expect from the Interns the 1st week of school?
*Q&A Session with your FI, for Interns that do not have an MT at orientation
*Please turn in your Feedback Form to your field instructor before you leave!! J
*Thank you for attending our Opening Day Orientation Meeting and Best of Luck to you all as you head into a successful and prosperous year of teaching!!