Gateway 4: Mid-Internship Progression Check

Gateway #4 : Mid-Internship Progression Check

• OPL verifies completion of required TEAM observations

• OPL verifies completion of ProCADs (candidate self-assessment, instructor and mentor teacher assessments)

• The internship consists of two semesters. All interns must successfully complete their first semester (both coursework and clinical experiences) to progress to the second semester of their internship

1) OPL verifies completion of required TEAM Observations. A required component of the Internship clinical experience is participation in Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) observations. All public schools in TN must use a state-approved observation model to evaluate teachers; TEAM is the state-approved observation model used by the majority of UTK’s partners. While interns may be placed in a school that uses a different state-approved model, all observations for the teacher preparation program must use the TEAM model. Information regarding the state-approved TEAM observation and evaluation model can be found here: https://team-tn.org/

UTK’s TEAM observation requirements are as follows:

●       Interns must be observed a MINIMUM of 4 times a semester, with each observation taking place on a different date 

●       Interns MUST be formally assessed on ALL TEAM rubrics (Planning, Instruction, Environment) at least once per semester 

●       ANY/ALL Observations and/or Pre-and Post-Conferences can be conducted remotely

●       All observation documentation must be entered/uploaded to HAL within 5 school days of the observation

●       Feedback (distributed via HAL) will be shared with all relevant parties (candidate, classroom mentor, UTK supervisor)

●       One observation per academic year can be conducted by the LEA Admin/Lead Teachers. UTK will upload these to HAL

●       Program Areas can choose the best sequence and scope of the required observations, as long as the above requirements are met. Examples of acceptable schedules for TEAM observations are below:

2)     Candidate completes ProCADs self-evaluation, instructor and mentor teacher complete ProCADs evaluation. At the midpoint of the internship, candidates, mentor teachers, and UTK supervisors all complete a ProCADs assessment regarding the candidate’s performance. OPL and departmental instructional teams verify completion of ProCADs (candidate self-evaluation, mentor teacher assessment, and UTK supervisor assessment).  

3)     OPL and departmental instructional teams verify successful completion of one semester of internship courses and clinical experiences. If a candidate fails to successfully complete their first semester of internship, a meeting will be held with the candidate to discuss options moving forward.