Ohio Field Directors’ Forum

1. Ohio Field Directors’ Forum OCTEO Spring Conference March 17, 2011 Lisa Henderson, Ph.D. Sally Barnhart, M.Ed. Special Guest- Donna Hanby, Ph.D.

2. Field Directors’ ForumSpring 2011 Officer Elections Secretary Nominations ___________________ ___________________ Co-President Nominations Lori DeShetler, M.Ed. The University of Toledo

3. Topics of Interest Identified by Field Directors - Fall 2010 • 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 • 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

4. 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)

5. Field Directors’ Circle Time A show and tell opportunity to discuss best practices in developing quality field and clinical experiences

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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?