The extended practicum can be a very challenging time for all members of the triad. All members of the triad should keep in mind their respective roles during the extended practicum:

School Advisor(s):

• Provide support, encouragement, and advice
• Provide regular observations and appropriate feedback
• Participate in all required triad meetings
• Discuss report card responsibilities with your teacher candidate
• Write an accurate final report on your teacher candidate’s performance

Faculty Advisor:

• Provide support and guidance to other triad members
• Provide regular observations and appropriate feedback
• Arrange for cross check observations if needed
• Coordinate midpoint, interim report (if needed) and final report meetings
• Write an accurate final report on your teacher candidate’s performance

Teacher Candidate:

• Work with school advisors to ensure a gradual immersion into teaching over thirteen ten weeks to reach a minimum of four consecutive weeks at an 80% work load
• Prepare adequately for all courses/units taught
• Act in a professional manner at all times
• Abide by all department, staff, and school rules
• Participate in all triad meetings
• Act as a liaison (if needed) between the school advisor(s) and the faculty advisor
• Reflect appropriately on practice
• Respond appropriately to all feedback received by advisors
• Discuss report card responsibilities with your school advisor and are prepared to assist in the writing of report cards