Ohio Field Directors’ Forum
OCTEO
Spring Conference
March 17, 2011
Lisa Henderson, Ph.D.
Sally Barnhart, M.Ed.
Special Guest- Donna Hanby, Ph.D.
Field Directors’ Forum
Spring 2011 Officer Elections
Secretary
Nominations
Lori DeShetler, M.Ed.
The University of
Toledo
Co-President
Nominations
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Topics of Interest Identified by
Field Directors - Fall 2010
• Determining the Impact
of District Cutbacks and
Staffing Reductions on
Field Placements
• Understanding
Expectations and
Requirements for the
New Field Model
• Partnering with School
Districts
• Sharing Evaluation Forms
• Working with Licensure
Officers
• Collaborating with other
Field Offices
• Counseling Candidates to
Alternative Careers
• Securing Out of State
Field Experiences
• Managing Placements
through Data-Bases
• Avoiding Placement
Problems
• Sharing Handbooks and
Handouts
• Networking and Time for
Discussion
Additional Topics Identified
Since Fall 2010
• Determining Gates or Eligibility Criteria for
Admission to and Retention in Teacher
Education Programs
• Awarding Degrees without Licenses
• Understanding the Field Offices’ Roles in the
Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA)
Field Directors’ Circle Time
A show and tell
opportunity to discuss
best practices in
developing quality field
and clinical experiences
Field Directors’ Circle Time
Show and Tell
How does your institution track admission
and retention of candidates in the teacher
education program?
A survey of Gates or Eligibility Criteria for
Admission to Teacher Education Programs
– Helen Bluth, Capital University
Field Directors’ Circle Time
Show and Tell
How does your institution handle
candidates who decide not to complete the
clinical practice (student teaching)
requirements?
-Jim Vondrell, University of Cincinnati
Field Directors’ Circle Time
Show and Tell
How does your institution address the goals
defined by the NCATE Alliance for Clinical
Teacher Preparation?
1. Foster Collaborative Partnerships among
Schools, Districts, and Teacher Preparation
Programs.
2. Ensure qualified clinical educators, coaches,
and mentors.
3. Assess all aspects of candidate performance
on a continuing basis.
Field Directors’ Circle Time
Show and Tell
What are the updates on the status of the
Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA)
process?
- Donna Hanby, Wright State University
Field Directors’ Circle Time
Show and Tell
Are there other relevant topics of
interest for discussion at the fall
2011 Field Directors’ Forum?
What format do you prefer for the
meeting?