Planning Internship

activities.pdf

Sample Educational Administration Internship Activities

Expectations

The internship is designed with the realization that most graduate students pursuing a degree in

educational administration are already employed in full-time teaching or administrative

positions.

The minimum expectation for the internship is 270 hours. Students are encouraged to become

involved with projects that go beyond the minimum requirement.

Internship activities will consist of both required and elective activities. Required activities are

noted in each course that includes practicum hours and relate to the associated action research

project requirements. Elective activities need to be selected thoughtfully so they cover the range

of the 6 themes listed below allowing students to develop competencies to meet the ELCC and

ISLLC standards, details provided below. Example elective activities are provided below.

Theme One: Vision as an Essential of Leadership Development

Theme Two: Instructional Culture as an Essential of Leadership Development

Theme Three: Management as an Essential of Leadership Development

Theme Four: Collaboration as an Essential of Leadership Development

Theme Five: Integrity, Fairness, and Ethics as an Essential of Leadership Development

Theme Six: Understanding, Responding to, and Influencing the Larger Contexts as an Essential

of Leadership Development

While completing the required and elective internship hours, students will maintain an Internship

Verification Form, found in the manual, which focus on the standards noted below. The log

should be maintained each day that the student is participating in an internship experience. It

should include a brief description of what took place, a code reference to one or more of the

standards, and, when appropriate, a brief reflective comment what was learned. Supporting

documents, such as school board agendas, may be included as appropriate. Please note that the

remaining 90 hours that are completed during EAD-519, EAD-529, and EAD-539 need to be

verified by a licensed practicing administrator with a minimum of 3 years of administrative

experience.