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NIU
Student Teacher Orientation
Fall 2013
Friendly Reminder
Please turn off cell-phones &
no texting during the meeting
Introduction
Dr. Jenny Parker
Acting Associate Vice Provost
for Educator
Licensure and Preparation
Northern Illinois University
Welcome
Dr. Douglas D. Baker
President
Northern Illinois University
Purpose
To convene as a community of educators (including student
teachers, teachers and administrators from all levels of
education and disciplines) in order to:
 Reflect on the student teacher’s professional role
within the school district, school and classroom, and to
 Identify strategies to assist the student teacher in
professional and personal management.
Agenda
8:45 AM
Legal and Ethical Issues for Educators
Ms. Amanda Christensen,
Regional Superintendent of Schools,
DeKalb Regional Office of Education #16,
DeKalb, IL
9:15 AM
Health and Wellness Issues
Dr. Kara Britzman, Licensed Clinical Counselor,
Counseling & Student Development,
Northern Illinois University
9:30 AM
Break
Agenda
Continued
9:45 AM Cooperating Teacher Panel
Moderator – Dr. James Cohen – Literacy Education
Ms. Gail Cappaert, ESL Teacher,
DeKalb High School, DeKalb District 428
Mr. Scott Horlock, Biology Teacher,
Sycamore High School, Sycamore District 427
Ms. DeAnda McNeil, Elementary Teacher,
Founders Elementary School, DeKalb District 428
Ms. Jennifer Bubrick, Special Education
Dixon USD 170, Dixon, IL
Ms. Kelli Hamilton, Middle School Teacher, Clinton
Rosette Middle School, DeKalb, IL
Agenda
Continued
10:30 AM
Teacher Panel Questions & Answers
11:00 AM
Licensure Procedures and Policies
Dr. Jenny Parker
Acting Associate Vice Provost for Educator
Licensure and Preparation
11:30 AM
Wrap-up and Evaluation
Feedback Form
Please complete & return the handout form to
the check-in table before leaving today.
Legal and Ethical Issues:
Student Teacher Orientation
Amanda Christensen
Regional Superintendent
DeKalb County Regional Office of Education #16
Mandated Trainings
(as required by Illinois School Code)
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Blood Borne Pathogens
FERPA
HIPAA
Child Abuse / Mandated Reporting
Diabetes
Suicide Prevention
Educator Ethics (every two years)
ADD / ADHD (every two years)
Food Allergy (every two years)
Sexual Harassment (required for supervisors;
recommended for all)
• Emergency Procedures
There are MORE, depending on the
teaching position:
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AED training
Concussions
Time-out and Physical Restraint
AIDS Awareness
Bullying Prevention
First Aid/CPR
Gang Resistance
Violence Prevention and Conflict Resolution
FERPA and HIPAA
 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
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to parents or eligible students to have access to educational records
to seek to have records amended
to have control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information
to file a complaint
 Prohibits the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information
derived from educational records (confidentiality)
 An exception to the prior written consent allows “school officials,”
including teachers, to obtain information when they have a “legitimate
educational interest” (Need to Know NOT Want to Know)
 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
 Protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
• Any district employee who suspects or receives
knowledge that a student may be an abused or
neglected child shall immediately report such a
case to the Illinois Department of Children and
Family Services
• Locate and become familiar with the school and
district procedures for Mandated Reporting.
• Employer will require a signed
Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status
Emergency Procedures
• Be aware of all procedures for a variety of
emergencies: fire evacuation, shelter-in-place,
lockdown, active shooter
• Please note that School Safety Drill Act was
modified this year to specifically require an active
shooter drill
▫ Law enforcement should be in attendance
▫ Students may or may not be in attendance
• Likewise, health emergencies such as diabetes,
seizure, and allergies/anaphylactic shock are always
a concern. Be aware of the communication protocol!
• It’s good practice to ASK, “What should I do if…?”
Important Policies and Procedures
to Know and Understand
• Access to Electronic Networks: Acceptable Use
Policy
• You will need to sign an AUP. If it’s not work-related,
do not use work computers or work email addresses!
• Students and staff should have NO expectation of
privacy in any material that is stored, transmitted or
received via a district’s electronic network or
computers
• Social Networks
• Know your district policy regarding Social Networks
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Do not “friend” students and parents
Use professional judgment
Do not discuss school related situations, staff, students, etc
Do not consider social networking as “private”
Important Policies and Procedures
to Know and Understand
• Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
▫ All district workplaces are drug and alcohol free
▫ This includes smoking and use of tobacco
• Copyright
▫ Ask your cooperating teacher or the technology department /
library media director for assistance in determining whether the
material complies with laws or for obtaining proper authorization
to use materials
• Communication
▫ With parents and staff
▫ Written and Verbal
▫ Phone calls vs. emails
Important Policies and Procedures
to Know and Understand
• Student Discipline
▫ Obtain a copy of the school’s handbook and become familiar with
the discipline policies and procedures
▫ Obtain a copy of the district’s policies that discuss discipline
▫ Observe a variety of classroom management plans
▫ Get to know your deans, counselors, social workers, principals
who deal with student discipline
• Grading
▫ Obtain a copy of and be knowledgeable about grading policy and
procedure for the district, school, grade level and/or department.
▫ Follow practices and procedures set up in the classroom.
Communicate with your cooperating teacher in order to avoid
contradicting each other.
▫ Grades are meant to be an indication of student performance and
should not be used as a means of reward/punishment.
504 and IDEA
• Federal legislation requires that all students with
disabilities have access to appropriate
educational opportunities.
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Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990
2004 Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act
Become familiar with and seek experiences to
gain an understanding of 504 and IEP laws,
protections, and accommodations in general.
Communicate with your cooperating teacher
regarding student specifics.
Response to Intervention (RtI)
• Districts had to complete and submit RtI plans by January 2009
• Philosophical foundation of Response to Intervention (RtI):
▫ high-quality instruction/intervention matched to student needs
▫ consideration of learning rate and level of performance (ALL students
can learn, but not at the same time in the same way!)
▫ making educational decisions based on data
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using differentiated instructional strategies for all learners
providing all learners with research-based interventions
continuously monitoring student performance
making decisions based on a student’s response to interventions
• Three essential components:
▫ a three tier model of school supports (red, yellow, green)
▫ a problem-solving method for decision-making
▫ an integrated data system that informs instruction (and a data team that
knows how to analyze and respond to data!)
Performance Evaluation Reform Act
(PERA)
• Requires 4 ratings of Excellent, Proficient,
Needs Improvement, and Unsatisfactory to be
used on teacher evaluation tools
• Your evaluations are protected from FOIA
(Freedom of Information Act). They are private
files between you and your district.
• All administrators must engage in rigorous online training in order to be pre-qualified to
evaluate.
Student growth as a significant factor
• “a demonstrable change in a student’s or group
of students’ knowledge or skills, as evidenced by
gain and/or attainment on two or more
assessments, between two or more points in
time”
• 30% of a classroom teacher’s evaluation must be
student growth
• Implemented for principals in 2012
• Must be implemented for all teachers as of
September 1, 2016
What is tenure?
• Under old law, it meant 4 years of contractual
continuous service in one district.
• It is a “property right” earned after a period of
probationary service.
• Years of service were not transferrable between
districts.
• Under new law, tenure can be acquired faster than
in the past –at the end of the 3rd year if there are
three summative Excellent ratings
• Years of service with evaluation ratings will be
transferrable, but a process has not yet been
devised.
“Senate Bill 7”/ Public Act 97-0008
 When budgetary reasons were the cause for job
reductions of tenured teachers, it used to be
called Reduction in Force (RIF). This is now
called Honorable Dismissal.
 Teachers used to be “called back” based solely on
seniority.
 NOW performance is emphasized in relation to
job security, instead of merely seniority.
Licensure
• As of July 1, 2013, Illinois switched to a licensure
system from a certification system.
• You will receive a Professional Educator License
(PEL).
• You will need to use the Educator Licensure
Information System (ELIS) on the Illinois State
Board of Education website to complete any
transactions regarding your license (apply, pay
fees, register, etc.)
• $75 application fee
• $50 registration fee for 5 years
Licensure
• Illinois is currently lacking legislature that
governs the renewal process.
• We are expecting that new renewal rules will be
in place for the 2014-15 school year.
• We are expecting that ISBE will implement an
annual check of Continuing Professional
Development Units (CPDUs) in addition to a
cumulative check at the end of a validity period.
• It is important you engage in professional
development and KEEP DOCUMENTATION.
Professionalism
• Employees are expected to maintain high
standards in their relationships, to demonstrate
integrity and honesty, to be considerate and
cooperative, and to maintain professional
relationships with students, parents, staff
members, and the community.
• Think before you speak or act. Are you being a
role model?
QUESTIONS ?
Amanda Christensen, Regional Superintendent
DeKalb County Regional Office of Education
2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd., Suite C
DeKalb IL 60115
815-217-0460
[email protected]
Health and
Wellness Issues
Ms. Kara Britzman
Licensed Clinical Counselor,
Counseling & Student Development,
Northern Illinois University
Academic Calendar Stressors
Academic Calendar Stressors
OCTOBER
• Cliques are forming…
• Mid-term work-load pressures
• Relationship strains
Academic Calendar Stressors
NOVEMBER
• Cold is coming
• Academic pressure
• Depression and anxiety increase
• Economic anxiety
• New relationships
Academic Calendar Stressors
DECEMBER
• Extracurricular time strain
• Anxiety, fear, and guilt
increase as final
examinations approach
• Pre-Christmas depression
• Financial strain
• Final Exams
• Cold and maybe snow
Frequent Stressors in College Life
• Test and performance
anxiety
• Roommate problems
• Homesickness
• Difficulty in making friends
• Relationship turmoil
• Time management
problems
• Financial problems
• Lack of sleep
• Change in eating habits
• Family responsibilities or
conflict.
Stress is inevitable
Predict:
•Know yourself and
what stresses you out.
•Watch for your own
signs.
Prevent:
•Avoid things that stress
you out when reasonable.
•Take care of yourself
regularly.
Preventing Stress
- Eat healthy; at least one hot
meal a day.
- Sleep a regular schedule,
with preferably 7-8 hrs a night
- Exercise
- Make connections
with others
A Way to Reduce Stress
The relaxation room is located in the
Counseling & Student Development Office
in the Campus Life Building – Room 200
It’s open to all Students, Faculty and Staff
Monday – Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30pm
You can listen to soothing music, read, or sit
in the massage chair.
Strive Dog Days!
Located in Stevenson Hall North, monthly
Therapy dogs will be available for students to
come visit!
Campus Recreation
Below are a few services at Campus Recreation that can make exercising fun.
Exercise can help with anxiety, mood, stress or
frustration.
Improving Time Management
•Set aside “chunks” of time and give
yourself rewards
•Turn off your cell phone
•Hold yourself accountable
•Break down tasks into smaller parts
•Reduce distractions and multi-tasking
Myths about Counseling
Myth 1
• Counseling is only for people who have serious
emotional problems.
Fact: While counseling does help those with crisis or
emotional problems, it is also intended for:
• Individuals who have difficulty with self-esteem or
communication concerns
• Individuals having academic problems, or experiencing test
anxiety
• Students having difficulty with time and stress management.
• Students trying to adjust to their new surroundings.
Myths about Counseling
Myth 2
• Seeking counseling is a sign of personal weakness.
Fact: It takes courage to explore sensitive feelings and
painful experiences. Individuals who seek
counseling are taking the first step in resolving their
difficulties.
Take advantage of FREE resources available on
campus:
 Office of Student Academic Success
Advising, Support and Resources
 Disability Resource Center
Speak with them about possible accommodations
 ACCESS
Tutoring Centers –Douglas Hall, New Hall or
Library
 Librarians
 Professor (s)
Mistakes in Communicating
 Making assumptions
 Relying on others to convey our message
 Mind reading
 Not listening or asking questions
 Being vague in explaining thoughts or
concerns
Effective Communication Strategies
• Assertive
– Expressing your thoughts, feelings and wishes without ignoring those
of others
• Saying “No” in a way that respects both yourself and others
• Passive
– Not feeling you have a right to feelings or opinions or the right to
express yourself
• Agreeing with whatever others say
• Aggressive
– Expressing yourself with an attitude of intimidation
• Name-calling, yelling, interrupting, sarcasm-little regard for the rights of others
• Passive-Aggressive
– Not expressing yourself openly, being indirect
• Being silent about what you want, think or feel
Counseling & Student
Development Center
www.niu.edu/csdc
• We are open 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
– Monday through Friday
• Walk-in hours:
11am – 3:30 pm Mon-Fri
• Services are FREE and Confidential
• Individual and group counseling
• On-call Counseling/After hour crisis intervention
• Animal Assisted Therapy
Counseling & Student
Development Center
Welcome, how
may I help you?
Campus Life Building
2nd Floor
Our waiting room
Break
Please return to your
seats in
10 mins.
Cooperating Teacher
Panel
Moderator –
Dr. James Cohen, Assistant Professor, Literacy
Education, NIU
SpeakersMs. Gail Cappaert, ESL Teacher,
DeKalb High School, DeKalb District 428
Mr. Scott Horlock, Biology Teacher,
Sycamore High School, Sycamore District 427
Ms. DeAnda McNeil, Elementary Teacher,
Founders Elementary School, DeKalb District 428
Ms. Jennifer Bubrick, Special Education,
Dixon USD 170, Dixon, IL
Ms. Kelli Hamilton, Middle School Teacher, Clinton Rosette
Middle School, DeKalb, IL
Helpful Information
for Educators
www.windows2universe.org
Google: “ERIC Clearinghouse” for
several Educator options/grade levels
Licensure
Procedures and Policies
Dr. Jenny Parker
Acting Associate Vice Provost
for Educator
Licensure and Preparation
Northern Illinois University
Certification / Licensure Stories
1. Late Larry – completed program nine years ago but did not
register and just sent me an email (last month) asking what
he needs to do to get his certificate turned active.
2. Eager Erin – didn’t want to wait for NIU to run all of its
proper checks and processes so sent an application to the
state and paid the fee for an evaluation.
3. Summary Sam – went on to ELIS and processed
certification without checking to make sure all of his
endorsements were correct and complete.
4. Inattentive Iris – sitting in the back today, doing the
crossword puzzle or checking email, not paying attention
and attempting to self-advise.
Important ISBE Websites
Illinois State Board of Education: www.isbe.net
Illinois State Board of Education:
www.isbe.net/licensure/html/webinar_archive.htm#elis130612
Link to: Educator Licensure Information System Webinar.
Click on, “Educator Licensure Information System
(ELIS) Training for Educators June 14, 2013” This
webinar will give details on how to access and use
ELIS to track your licensure status.
IMPORTANT ISBE WEBSITES CON’T.
Illinois State Board of Education: www.isbe.net
Link to : ELIS for Educators, click on “Educator Credentials” at top of
screen, then click on “Educator Access” Here you will create your
account and see information regarding your status as an Educator.
Regional Office of Education:
http://www.dekalbcounty.org/ROE/roe.html
Important Links: “FAQs” and “Services”
Important Updates
1. Endorsement qualifications and Endorsement
Forms are found on the UOTC webpage.
2. APT Test …before program completion– you will
not graduate and/or be entitled without this.
3. BST/TAP validity is ten years, all other tests
(content, APT) is five, but…
To Apply for Certification
1. Go to the Online Educator Licensure Information
System (ELIS) and set up / log in to your account.
2. Work with your program’s coordinator to fill out the
proper NIU paperwork (Endorsement Applications) for
the initial license and all endorsements for which you
have taken the appropriate coursework.
3. Pass student teaching with exemplary ratings!
4. At the time of recommendation by NIU to ISBE has
been made, you will receive an email stating you are
able to apply for your license by following the links and
instructions on ELIS.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
1. You must send ISBE an official copy of all university-level transcripts.
2. You must wait until NIU recommends you.
3. You must have your Illinois license and it must be registered in
Illinois before you can go to another state (each state has their own
rules; you must consult their state certification/licensure boards for
information).
4. To add additional endorsements to your existing license you will
have to go through ISBE or the ROE directly, NIU does not do this
once the initial license is issued. NIU can never process an ELL or
ESL endorsement directly; you must go to an ROE or ISBE.
5. Applying for a substitute license also requires a BA or BS degree; so
you should wait on this as well. Sometimes if there are two pending
certificates, the substitute license process can impede the initial
license process.
Additional Information
1. Student teaching is one long job interview! Think of yourself as being
in the profession now.
2. Begin working on your resume and applications now, as you go
throughout student teaching!
Keep a record of achievements and activities while student teaching
for putting into your applications.
3. Career Services is an excellent resource for information on applying
for jobs, writing resumes, cover letters, and responding to application
questionnaires. See http://www.niu.edu/CareerServices/ for info.
4. If you get a teaching position, please register that position with
Career Services on their website and notify your Program
Coordinator.
Professional Development
and Job Opportunities
Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools:
http://www.iarss.org
Illinois Education Job Bank:
http://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/pages/
Annual Professional Development Conference:
http://www.roeachievementconference.org
This conference is held at Pheasant Run in St. Charles each year.
Wrap-up and
Evaluation
Please complete & return to the check-in table
before leaving today.