If you use students’ work or interview material in your portfolio, use pseudonyms and screen/mask names and personal identifying information. DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS: Ask your classroom teacher if there are any other district or school requirements regarding confidentiality that you should be aware of. Dress and Deportment in Schools When you are in school, you are expected to dress appropriately. Be aware of your attire and appropriateness of your teaching activities (e.g., on floor, bending over). You will be viewed and judged as another adult by students, parents, teachers and other people in the building. Be polite and considerate of other adults in the building including the principal, custodians, secretary, paraprofessionals, etc. Alcohol and Illegal The University Drug and Alcohol Policy will be enforced which prohibits the possession or use of illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages in classes and field placements. Students are expected to be free of the influence of such substances in classes and field placements. Tobacco is not to be used on school property. Be aware of school policy regarding cell phones and beepers. Professional Communication Professional education can be an intensely personal and challenging process. In your classes and field placements you are expected to give and accept constructive feedback appropriately and to react appropriately in stressful situations. You are also expected to take an active role in your learning and contribute to the learning of your fellow students. If you have concerns, problems, or questions about any aspect of your coursework or fieldwork, you should first address them to the course instructor or field instructor who is most directly involved. This applies to situations at the University as well as in the field. If the situation is not resolved at that level, you should request assistance from the internship manager. Zero Tolerance: Be of and follow the school policy regarding zero tolerance of weapons. 5 Page 12
If you use students’ work or interview material in your portfolio, use pseudonyms and screen/mask names and personal identifying information. DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS: Ask your classroom teacher if there are any other district or school requirements regarding confidentiality that you should be aware of. Dress and Deportment in Schools When you are in school, you are expected to dress appropriately. Be aware of your attire and appropriateness of your teaching activities (e.g., on floor, bending over). You will be viewed and judged as another adult by students, parents, teachers and other people in the building. Be polite and considerate of other adults in the building including the principal, custodians, secretary, paraprofessionals, etc. Alcohol and Illegal The University Drug and Alcohol Policy will be enforced which prohibits the possession or use of illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages in classes and field placements. Students are expected to be free of the influence of such substances in classes and field placements. Tobacco is not to be used on school property. Be aware of school policy regarding cell phones and beepers. Professional Communication Professional education can be an intensely personal and challenging process. In your classes and field placements you are expected to give and accept constructive feedback appropriately and to react appropriately in stressful situations. You are also expected to take an active role in your learning and contribute to the learning of your fellow students. If you have concerns, problems, or questions about any aspect of your coursework or fieldwork, you should first address them to the course instructor or field instructor who is most directly involved. This applies to situations at the University as well as in the field. If the situation is not resolved at that level, you should request assistance from the internship manager. Zero Tolerance: Be of and follow the school policy regarding zero tolerance of weapons. 5 Page 12
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