For February 15 Class:

1. Complete assignments on course syllabus
2. Study assigned chapters for test.
   In preparing for the test, keep the following in mind. 1). Chapter 1 was covered on the powerpoint, the notes on which should prepare you 2). Know the difference between the traditional and comprehensive school counseling programs 3). Chapter 2 compares the roles of elementary, middle and high school counselors; preparation of school counselors and certification. 4) Chapter 3 focuses on the three main areas previously discussed and the facilities and resources needed 5). Chapter 4 compares the four essential services involved in school counseling. Carefully reading and outlining these chapters should help in preparation for the test.
3. Visit the website for the American School Counselor Association ( http://www.schoolcounselor.org ). Go through the different links for this site. Print the information found in their bookstore. This will count as the bonus for the test.

For March 1 Class:

1. Complete assignment on course syllabus
2. Study assigned chapters for test. I will put more here regarding the chapters in the next day or two. One or two questions will be asked regarding the main points behand the William Glasser approach as was covered in class.
3. Tennessee School Counseling Program: A Framework for Action - Study this document through page 15. Pay special attention to the National Standards for School Counseling Programs and the roles of counselors, administrators and counselors. The bonus question on this test will be to write out the nine standards (Three dimensions with three standards under each one)
4. Chapter 5, in your textbook, covers the process of setting up a comprehensive school counseling program. A major question, or two, on your test will involve the steps in this process. Spend some extra time on this chapter. Chapters 6 & 7 will also be covered but will likely involve more multiple choice, etc. questions.

EDU 611,  School Business Management

Those taking EDU  611

EDU 611, School Business Management

1. Carefully read the syllabus regarding assignments and expectations
2. Purchase and review the required textbook, highlighting significant portions
3. Begin collecting required materials through assignments given as it relates to student teaching or the third year of teaching experience. This material should be carefully placed in a clinical portfolio and organized in the manner outlined. Be sure to have in the portfolio all assignments. However, students will want to add materials specific to their particular situation and setting. This is an extremely important requirement. Be sure to be thorough, take time to make it look professional and follow the instructions.
4. Purchase from the ETS website (or call and purchase) the Praxis study guides appropriate to the particular tests required for your area of licensure. These can be found by going to the Praxis link on the Student Information Site. Now is the time to obtain copies for those taking the Praxis in the spring. Go to http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxorder.html
5. Plan to attend the Praxis Workshop on February 22 (Saturday) at Harding Academy or on March 22 on the FHU campus. This is required of those who have not already passed all parts of the Praxis.
6. Remember that preparing for the Praxis is extremely important. No teaching license can be obtained without passing scores. An Interim B license is no longer available to fall back upon.
7. The final EDU 611interview is the time and place where application is made for your license. To do so, you must have: all EDU 530 assignments ready to present, official copies of your undergraduate transcripts and both regular and clinical portfolios.
8. Email jmurphy@fhu.edu if you have any questions or concerns regarding EDU 530.
9. Required videos are located in the FHU Loden-Daniel Library and the Memphis graduate office. You view them there. Unfortunately, you will not be able to check them out.

School Administrative  Interns

Some class:

1. do this assignment
2. read this chapter

Monthly Reports - Monthly reports should be sent the first week of each month for the preceding month by email to jmurphy@fhu.edu. Month for which these reports are not submitted in a timely manner cannot be counted among the required hours. See the following information for further instructions.

School Administrative  Internship Report
Month of ________

Name _______________________________________________________

School ______________________________________________________

Name of Mentor _____________________________________________

Number of Hours this Month ____________ Total Cumulative Hours ________

Activities and Hours in Appropriate Areas

Teacher Interviews and Consultation
Problems
Group and Class Work
Teacher/Staff Development
Program Administration
Parent Consultation
Individual Student Consultation
Assessment
Other


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