{"id":35930,"date":"2024-06-03T16:22:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T23:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/?page_id=35930"},"modified":"2024-08-27T15:09:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T22:09:10","slug":"principal-internships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/principal-internships\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal Certification Internships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Principal Certification Internships<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Internship & Portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Internships provide an opportunity for professional growth. The internship meets the requirements for both: (1) Eastern Washington University and (2) the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction – Department of Certification.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Before Your Internship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Internship Information<\/strong> – Internship location must be identified by student.\n
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    1. EWU does not place students in internship locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Must cover the academic year and see the opening and closing of school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Must complete 540 hours of internship of experiences\/activities: 50% (270 hours) must be completed during the academic school year when students and\/or staff are present. 50% (270) can be completed doing such activities as scheduling, serving on interview teams, curriculum evaluation, data analysis for program improvement, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. All interns are required to identify a certificated administrator with at least 3 years of experience to serve as mentor and supervise the candidate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. FBI and WA state clearance or valid, current Teaching Certificate in WA State required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Candidate should hold or have previously held a regular teacher, educational staff associate (ESA), or initial\/continuing CTE Certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Must meet Washington state competencies through internship and portfolio activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Internship expectations and activities will be outlined further in your canvas course.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Internship and Portfolio Enrollment Courses<\/strong> – Students will enroll in a combination of internship and portfolio courses occurring in separate six-week sessions. You must complete the courses as outlined in the table below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Internship Sequence
      Beginning in Fall 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
      Term<\/em><\/strong><\/th>Course<\/em><\/strong><\/th>Credits<\/em><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Fall 1<\/td>EDUC 660 – Principal Internship and Portfolio I<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
      Fall 2<\/td>EDUC 661 – Principal Internship and Portfolio II<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
       Winter 1<\/td>EDUC 662 – Principal Internship and Portfolio III<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
       Winter 2<\/td>EDUC 663 – Principal Internship and Portfolio VI<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
      Spring 1<\/td>EDUC 664 – Principal Internship and Portfolio V<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
      Spring 2<\/td>EDUC 665 – Principal Internship and Portfolio VI<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Internship Application Process<\/strong>\n
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        1. Once you have decided upon your internship location, please complete (must complete all of the following):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          Application for Admission to Principal Internship<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
          EWU Education will email a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) directly to the district\/facility of your choice. The MOA will be filled out and signed by a district\/facility representative. The MOA is a legal document that allows EWU students to complete coursework within a district\/facility<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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          1. If your district\/facility requires additional information, please have them contact educgrad@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. This step does not require action by the EWU student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. If you have questions regarding internship requirements or placement please email Jeff Wieck jwieck@ewu.edu<\/a> .<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            Comprehensive Exam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            The Comprehensive Exam is only required for students in the full MEd program.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

            EDUC 667<\/strong> – The purpose of the Comprehensive Examination is to assess knowledge and understanding of specified core courses and evaluate whether students are academically prepared for their role in education. The Comprehensive Examination requires students to demonstrate the ability to synthesize knowledge gained from courses in the Master of Education degree program and write an academically appropriate response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            This exam consists of one academic paper to be submitted during week 2 during a 6-week session. Students will receive one question and have one week to complete paper. Questions are not made available until the time of the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The expectation for writing is 12-15 pages per question (not including the title and reference pages). Any writing over 15 pages will not be read<\/em><\/strong>.  The expectation is a scholarly writing piece, using clear, concise words, with correct use of academic language, and APA citations (including a reference page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Students will receive notification of pass\/fail result via email by the Wednesday following the end of the session. This exam is pass\/fail, but candidates must pass all three questions to receive a ‘Pass.’ If it is deemed that the candidate did not pass one or more questions, they will have one opportunity for a retake in a subsequent session. Each question not passed is retaken at one additional credit. In this event, the School of Education will contact the candidate with information on registration for any additional comprehensive exam sessions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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            Steps to Apply for State Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            For candidates holding a Washington State teaching certification:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            NOTE: Candidates will not be eligible for recommendation for certification until they have completed three (3) years of P-12 teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Complete coursework<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Complete the graduation application through EagleNET<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Principal Supervisor emails Certification Officer at EWU Education with verification of completed internship requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. DO NOT APPLY TO OSPI UNTIL YOU HAVE HEARD FROM THE CERTIFICATION OFFICER<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Upon completion of above:\n
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              1. Certification Officer – sends a recommendation to OSPI<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Certification Officer – sends notice to candidate to apply for administrator certificate (now you may apply to OSPI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Candidate applies on OSPI website ($)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. The Graduate Programs Office will send out the student diploma.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                For those who hold a P-12 Teaching Certification Outside the State of Washington: <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

                Graduates of Eastern Washington University\u2019s programs complete requirements to be recommended for certification or endorsement in the State of Washington. Except for Washington State, EWU has made no determination if this program will lead to licensure in your state or the state in which you are seeking licensure. Please use the link below to the Certification Office webpage and reference the \u201cOut-of-State Certification and\/or Reciprocity Information\u201d section to determine licensure requirements and\/or transfer policies in your state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/education\/certification\/<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

                For questions regarding certification please contact the Educational Leadership Program Director, Kari Duffy at kduffy3@ewu.edu<\/a> .<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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                Graduation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                The final step in completing the program is submitting the Graduation Application Form. All graduate students are required to complete a Graduation Application. This form is used by EWU’s Graduate Studies Office to ensure completion of all coursework necessary for the master’s degree or graduate certificate. Deadlines for Graduation Applications are as follows:<\/h6>\n\n\n
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                Spring Sessions
                <\/strong>February 1<\/td>                		Summer Session
                <\/strong>April 1<\/td>                		Fall Sessions
                <\/strong>June 1<\/td>                		Winter Sessions
                <\/strong>November 1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
                If you miss the graduation application deadline, your degree may be delayed and your name will not appear in the graduation program.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
                To complete your Graduation Application: go to EagleNet<\/a> then click on your Student Record<\/strong> tab and find Apply to Graduate<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
                Commencement Ceremony<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
                Students are not required to participate in commencement; however, we encourage students to take part in the EWU commencement ceremonies held in June. To have your name included in the commencement program, the graduation application must be submitted by February 1. At that time, you will receive instructions to purchase your gown and hood which are ordered through the bookstore.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
                If you have questions regarding the Graduation Application or commencement, please contact gradprograms@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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