The Teacher Leader Practicum

Catalog description

The University Supervisor and the Administrative/Instructional Leader Mentor support the candidates throughout the internship as they implement their practicum plan. Teacher Leader Practicum Plans follow practicum guidelines, are aligned with required standards, and address the Teacher Leader Endorsement requirements in Section 25.32 of the IL Administration Code. All candidates are placed in public or non-public schools for sustained, continued, structured and supervised practicum experiences with diverse populations, which occur during their final semester in the Teacher Leader Endorsement Program for a minimum of 100 hours. Candidates are required to attend and actively participate in teacher leader seminars that are scheduled throughout the eight-week practicum.