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Middle School (6)
I. INTRODUCTION: TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM
Winona State University (WSU) and Independent School District 535
are joint participants in a graduate induction program for grades
K-6 in the Rochester Public Schools. The program is currently designed
for up to 16 graduate Residents who may be placed at elementary or
sixth-grade middle school sites (maximum of 3 at middle school sites).
II. RATIONALE FOR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF WSU/ROCHESTER PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
The program is designed to assist first year teachers with challenges
unique to entry into the profession of education. Central to program
effort is the exchange of services made possible by placing fully
licensed Residents in Rochester K-6 classrooms, thus freeing selected
classroom teachers to work as full-time clinical supervisors in mentoring
roles.
Residents complete a Master of Science in Education through a sequence
of course work and field components during a period including Summer
Sessions I and II, 2007, the 2007-2008 school year and Summer Sessions
I and II, 2008. The Residents will be compensated up to $11,000 and
provided a 32 graduate credit tuition waiver. The total compensation
package will be subject to federal and state income tax withholding.
Checklist for Graduate Resident Application:
- Complete undergraduate degree by June before summer session
begins.
- Have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75, with preference
given to those with a 3.00 G.P.A. (includes all post-secondary work).
- Be eligible for appropriate Minnesota teaching licensure.
- Provide: (by March 30, 2007)
- official transcript of all post-secondary work
- completed placement file from University
- letter of application
- completed application form (attached)
- two GIP recommendations from college/university faculty
(form attached)
- a resume
- Be available for Summer Sessions I and II immediately preceding
and following the yearlong practicum.
- Once selected as a Resident, formally apply for admission
to Winona State University graduate study and pay application fee.
* Due by March 30, 2007
Finalists will be contacted for an interview.
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