Southeastern Louisiana University

Criteria for Internship Approval Outside of Southeastern's Teacher Education Service Region

Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Program Outside of Southeastern Louisiana University's TEACHER EDUCATION Service Region

Note: This option is only available to MAT students who entered prior to summer 2006 

Original documentation for the following must be submitted to the Office of Student Teaching prior to an agreement by Southeastern to supervise an internship outside of Southeastern's teacher education service region [Ascension, City of Bogalusa, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson (Kenner and Metairie area), Livingston, St. Charles, St. John, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington]:

• Verification that all prerequisites have been met the semester prior to the internship (The Office of Student Teaching will check the candidate's curriculum sheet for verification.)

• Verification that all required parts of Praxis have been successfully passed (An original copy of the scores must be on file in the Dean's office, College of Education and Human Development.)

• Written recommendation from all of the candidate's methods instructors and a rating using the Professional Attributes and Characteristics Scale (Recommendation by methods instructors is required for internship approval. An example is included the packet, but the form will be sent to the instructors by the Director of Student Teaching. The candidate will be notified of the instructors recommendation.)

• Completed Application for MAT Internship 

• Verification that the school has a state approved classification (Attach documentation)

• Verification that the school is accredited by the regional accrediting agency (This is required for secondary level placements and recommended for elementary/special education placements.)

• Verification that the principal/assistant principal has certification in principalship and training in supervision (Attach a copy of the teaching certificate noting areas of certification.)

• Verification that the principal/assistant principal has served in this role for a minimum of three years (Attach a resume)

• Signed Principal/Assistant Principal Internship Agreement form

• Verification that a mentor teacher, who has taught a minimum of three years in the area of the intern's certification, will be assigned by the principal/assistant principal to assist the intern (Attach a copy of the mentor's teaching certificate and a resume verifying employment experience.)

• Signed Mentor Teacher Agreement form

• Verification that a qualified external assessor will be recommended by the principal/assistant principal and approved by Southeastern to assist the intern (Attach a copy of the external assessor's application form, teaching certificate, resume, and other required documents.)

• Signed External Assessor Internship Agreement form

• Verification of minimum class size in area of certification [12 students per class average for secondary classroom; 16 students in a regular elementary classroom; Inclusive elementary setting with a minimum of three mild/moderate special education students with active IEPs; Self-contained or resource mild/moderate special education classroom with daily experience (minimum of one hour per day) in a regular elementary classroom]

• Evidence of cultural diversity within the school population (Attach a copy of the school profile or a statement indicating open enrollment.)

• Attach a copy of the teaching schedule signed by the principal/assistant principal (An elementary/special education intern must teach at the appropriate grade level (1-5) of certification. A majority of the secondary intern's teaching schedule must be taught in the area of certification.)

• Attach a copy of the signed Internship Agreement form

• Attach a copy of the contract or employment agreement verifying employment

Note: The candidate is responsible for submitting the above documents the semester prior to beginning the internship. A complete packet should be submitted rather than item by item. Authorization to register for an internship will not be granted until all documents have been submitted.

Contact: After completing an application the semester prior to beginning the internship, the Director of Student Teaching will send the candidate a complete packet.