VCU Clinical Faculty Application for 2018 Spring Cohort

The VCU Clinical Faculty Program is an initiative created and supported by the Metropolitan Educational Training Alliance (META), a partnership among Chesterfield County Public Schools, Hanover County Public Schools, Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond City Schools and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), to prepare exemplary teachers to serve as mentors to VCU preservice (intern/student) teachers. Clinical Faculty training provides teachers with coaching skills and formative assessment tools to enhance the preservice teacher experience. The Clinical Faculty training will occur throughout the spring semester of 2018; therefore applicants must be eligible and available to be assigned a preservice teacher during spring of 2018.

Teachers eligible to become Clinical Faculty must have the following:

  • Valid Virginia Collegiate Professional Certificate
  • Virginia Teaching Endorsement for the subject(s)/grade(s) currently teaching
  • Successful classroom teaching experience for a minimum of three years
  • Recognition as an accomplished teacher with positive human relations skills
  • Full-time teaching assignment in areas consistent with VCU teacher preparation programs:
  • Art Education
  • Special Education (general curriculum, adapted curriculum, early childhood special education)
  • Elementary Education (K-5 classroom teachers)
  • Middle or High School (Teachers may teach a maximum of any two: AP or non-core classes.)
  • English
  • Math
  • Social Studies
  • High School Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics)

*Music teachers interested in the program should contact Dr. David Greennagel, Director of Music Education, VCU Department of Music at .

Teachers who are accepted into the training and successfully complete all requirements will become part of VCU’s Clinical Faculty and may be eligible for additional teacher leadership opportunities in their school divisions.

The training requirements include

  • Full participation in all 5 training modules held at our centrally located Center for Teacher Leadership (3600 W. Broad Street);
  • The first session is a full day from 8:30- 4:00 on Saturday, January 6, 2018.
  • There are 4 follow-up training modules that take place from 4:30-7:00 on the following dates:

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Module 2: Thursday, January 18, 2018

Module 3: Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Module 4: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Module 5: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

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  • Participation in the Clinical Faculty online community;
  • Successful performance as a cooperating teacher for an assigned VCU preservice teacher or if not assigned a VCU preservice teacher during the training, novice or veteran teacher in your school;
  • Consistent demonstration of best practices in your content area;
  • Compilation of a portfolio showcasing your use of the VCU coaching tools;
  • Successful completion of an assessment process that includes a video recording of a reflective conference and written responses to reflective questions.

If you meet the eligibility requirements and want to apply for our spring 2018 training cohort, please submit all application documents as one complete package postmarked or delivered by June 12, 2017 to your school division’s META representative.

If you have any questions at the training or program, please contact the Clinical Faculty Coordinator at .

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact your division’s META representative.

VCU Clinical Faculty Application for 2018 Spring Cohort

Name: Phone:

School Division: School:

School Email address:

1. Indicate your teaching assignment predicted for Spring 2018 by checking the appropriate box and circling the applicable level, content, or area of specialization:

Art Education (Elementary Middle High)

Grade(s) and courses you teach: ______

Special Education (General Curriculum, Adapted Curriculum, Early Childhood Special Education)

Elementary Education (PreK K 1 2 3 4 5)

Middle School Education: ___English ___Math ___Social Studies

Grade(s) and courses you teach: ______

High School: ___Science (Biology Chemistry Earth Science Physics) ___English ___ Math ___Social Studies

Grade(s) and courses you teach: ______

*Music teachers interested in the program should contact Dr. David Greennagel, Director of Music Education, VCU Department of Music at .

  1. Statement of Commitment: Please initial beside each.

I agree to complete the following training requirements:

  • Attend all five training modules (one Saturday and four weekday afternoons);
  • Participate in the Clinical Faculty online community;
  • Coach a VCU student teacher, or if not assigned a VCU preservice teacher during the training, make arrangements to work with a teacher in your school;
  • Consistently demonstrate best practices in my content/subject area;
  • Maintain a portfolio of examples showcasing my use of the coaching tools and language;
  • Complete practice assignments and an assessment process that includes a video recording of a reflective conference and written responses to reflective questions.
  1. Please respond to the following questions. Please use a typed, 12 pt font, double-spaced format for each of your answers and limit your answers to one paragraph per question with a maximum for all three questions being 2 sheets total.

a) What strengths and challenges do you bring to supporting a preservice teacher?

b) What skills would you like to learn in the Clinical Faculty training?

c) How does your teaching reflect best practices?

  1. Recommendation from your principal (See attached sheet.)

Return your complete application packet to your school division’s META representative by June 12, 2017.

You may either mail it via postal mail or send it through your school division’s intra-office mail system.

Chesterfield County Public Schools
Mrs. Angela Stewart
Professional Development Program Manager
13900 Hull Street
Midlothian, VA 23112
/ Hanover County Public Schools
Dr. Amy Thompson
Professional Development Coordinator
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, VA 23205
365-4558
Henrico County Public Schools
Dr. Angela Thompson
Educational Specialist, Instructional Leadership
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
652-3273 / Richmond Public Schools
Dr. Darlene Currie
Director, Office of Professional Development
301 North Ninth Street
Richmond, VA 23219
780-7775

VCU Clinical Faculty Program

Principal’s Recommendation

I have applied to participate in the VCU Clinical Faculty training. My application requires a recommendation from my principal. Please complete this form and return it to me in an envelope signed across the seal. I waive my right to review this recommendation. Thank you for your response to this request.

Name of ApplicantDate

Please rate the applicant on the following criteria:

Superior / Above Average / Satisfactory / Less Than Satisfactory
Attitude/Enthusiasm
Judgment
Character
Knowledge of Content
Teaching Skills
Classroom Management
Approachability
Ability to Positively Influence Others
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Role Model for Preservice Teachers
Commitment to Professional Growth

In what ways does this teacher demonstrate best practices for his/her content area?

General Comments:

Please initial one of the following:

Highly recommend Recommend with reservation Do not recommend

Statement of Commitment:

I agree to accept and support the placement of a VCU preservice teacher with this teacher.

NamePositionDate

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