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Pacing Guide

Last edited 153 days ago by Amber Baumer.

Course
Forms Needed from Clinical Supervisor (CS)
Forms Needed from Mentor Teacher
Pass Date Reflected on Degree Plan
Student Teaching I
Observation 1
Observation 2
Observation 3
Clinical Supervisor Midterm
Mentor Teacher Midterm Evaluation
Aligns with "Observation Date" field entered by CS on the CS Midterm
Student Teaching II
Observation 4
Observation 5
Observation 6
Clinical Supervisor Final
Mentor Teacher Final
Placement End Date (adjusted for absence extensions)
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When
WGU Requirements
EdTPA Requirements
WEEK 1:
First 5 days

January 6 - 10
Video Permission Slips:
See if they already have these on file or not
Make a list of who does and does not have permission!!!
If more slips are needed:
Test GoReact: You can give your clinical supervisor a tour of the classroom as the introductory video. The introductory video can be published in the "Clinical Supervisor Observation 1" tab.
Pacing Guide: Collaborate with your mentor teacher and clinical supervisor to create a tentative observation schedule.
DO TASK 2:
Review Video Requirements stated in your edTPA handbook. Pay close attention to the number and length of videos required
Practice videoing for Task 2 (Be sure you have collected forms for all students & adults in video)
WEEK 2:
6-10 days

January 13 - 17
Observation 1 - 1/17 (Opinion Writing) ​By school day 15 (Week 3) of placement, but not before day 5 (Week 1)
Complete lesson plan for Observation 1, send to CS 3 days prior
Use feedback from MT and CS to make revisions
Record Observation 1, submit to GoReact, set post-conference with CS
Plan 7-10 days between Observations 1 and 2
VIDEO TASK 2:
Teach 5 day learning segment, videoing ALL edTPA lessons within the learning segment
WRITE TASK 2 (INSTRUCTION):
Choose video samples to include
Complete the COMMENTARY on Task 2
WEEK 3:
11-14 days
NO SCHOOL: January 20
January 21 - 24

DO TASK 3 (ASSESSMENT):
Select student work samples
Complete the COMMENTARY on Task 3
DO TASK 4 (MATH)
SUBMIT BY JAN 23 TO RECEIVE SCORES BY FEB 13
WEEK 4:
15-19 days
January 27 - 31
Observation 2 - Wed, Thurs, or Fri this week ​Around day 20-25 (Weeks 4-5) and 7-10 calendar days after Obs. 1
Complete lesson plan for Observation 2, send to CS 3 days prior
Use feedback from MT and CS to make revisions
Record Observation 2, submit to GoReact, set post-conference with CS

WEEK 5:
20-24 days

February 3 - 7


WEEK 6:
25-29 days

February 10 - 14
Observation 3 ​Midpoint of the placement (school day 30 or end of Week 6), concurrent with midterm evaluations, and 7-10 calendar days after Obs. 2

WEEK 7:
30-33 days
NO SCHOOL: February 17
February 18 - 21
Midterm Evaluation (FRIDAY FEB 21?)These are submitted separately from Observation 3. After a round-table conference between the teacher candidate, clinical supervisor, and mentor teacher, both the CS and the MT will submit midterm evaluations.
Start Student Teaching II after Student Teaching I passes, review course of study and welcome email

WEEK 8:
34 - 38 days

February 24 - 28
Observation 4Around day 35-40 (Weeks 7-8) and 7-10 calendar days after Obs. 3

WEEK 9:
39-43 days
March 3 - 7
CONFERENCES Dismissal at 12:48pm all days (except Tues. 1:28pm)
Observation 5 ​Around school day 45-50 (Weeks 9-10) and 7-10 calendar days after Obs. 4

WEEK 10:
44-48 days

March 10 - 14
Observation 6 (complete by Day 50)By school day 55 (Weeks 10 -11) and 7-10 calendar days after Obs. 5
Complete lesson plan for Observation 6, send to CS 3 days prior
Use feedback from MT and CS to make revisions
Record Observation 6, submit to GoReact, set post-conference with CS

WEEK 11
49-53 days

March 17 - 21


WEEK 12:
54-58 days
March 24 - 28
Final Evaluation (MONDAY MARCH 24, 3pm?)No later than school day 55 (Week 11), concurrent with Obs. 6
These are submitted separately from Obs. 6. After a round-table conference between the teacher candidate, clinical supervisor, and mentor teacher, both the CS and the MT will submit final evaluations.
Take advantage of opportunities to observe other classrooms and teachers
MARCH 27:
Listed teachers I visited here
Listed teachers I visited here

WEEK 13:
59-62 days
OFF: March 31
April 1 - 4
Gradually return responsibilities to mentor teacher

WEEK 14:

63-65 days
April 7 - 11
Observation 6 and the final will not pass on the degree plan until after the final day in Student Teaching II
4/10- Shortened Day- Open House at 5:00 p.m.
Print resume to give to Principal
Give out sub biz cards (with photo on it)
Thank yous:
Principal - crochet bookmark + coffee shop gift card + succulent
Host Teacher - evil eye charm + bookmark + coffee shop gift card + succulent
Mentors - evil eye charm + bookmark + coffee shop gift card + succulent
Kids - goodie bags with candy/sweets, bookmarks, evil eye charms, and handwritten notes to each of them - what i’m proud of and my hopes for their future (e.g. for the kid that plays a bit too rough/uses mean words sometimes: “keep being a kind friend to all, especially at recess, and i know you’ll go far!”)

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