Student teachers will be able to provide in-service to local schools in technology. Chair of department is working on a state-wide task force of reps from IHE and NH Dept of Ed that is exploring STD internship in teacher ed program. Chair also serves on regional STW steering committee and its finance committee. We meet frequently and conduct on-going evaluation of our efforts. Hoping to build a Lab School that would collaborate with Head Start Agency.
Students can use as observation and practicum site.
Nine observation time in which students learn to observe in a classroom setting needs to be provided. We are increasing the training time in the actual classroom. There are many more appropriate partners for this kind of connection. As the State becomes more involved, the program will seek to integrate these concepts to a greater degree. School to Work seems an appropriate concept and skill development for the public school sector.