Intern+Assignments+March+27+-+31

Monday, April 17 - [|Midwestern State University] visit to Wichita Falls Tuesday, April 25 - [|Tarrant County College] (For undecided seniors only)

Gifted/Talented Parent Night Sign Up
If you sign up, or would like to sign up, for the Gifted/Talented Parent Nights taking place on upcoming Mondays, do so with your EAT teacher.

__Monday, April 3__ - W. A. Porter, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. __Monday, April 10__ - Green Valley, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.  __Monday, April 17__, West Birdville, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

What will you do? Be prepared to play games with GT kids and their parents. If you can, bring a board game appropriate for rising 1st graders to rising fifth graders. Wear comfortable clothing: Jeans with no hole or nicer, no 3 Bs, etc.

Payoff: Earn a "wildcard" TRAFLES that will go toward earning your TAFE letter. This can also count as a make-up for an absence at your field site campus.

Note: Sign in at event to receive credit!

**Juniors - if you plan on taking EAT dual credit or any dual credit classes next year:**


 * [[image:kkallasbctal/dual credit.png width="326" height="248" align="left"]]Check with your counseling office immediately
 * Attend the necessary meetings for enrollment. Here are some offered at BCTAL:
 * __April 6__ - Dual Credit TCC Application and PAA (3:00 p.m. BCTAL Room 611)
 * __ April 20 __ - Dual Credit TSI (BCTAL) If you have previously taken the TSI, you will not need to take it again.

[|Sign up for Camp 43 Leadership camp]. Check it out! This is a free opportunity through the George W. Bush Presidential Library.



Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (March 27,28, and 29)

 * All interns at BCTAL due to STAAR testing

Scheduling Information for Tuesday and Thursday (in a nutshell): __** Birdville: **__ Seniors report at 10:00 on Tuesday/Thursday 10:50 - Seniors will attend their 5th period class A lunch stays the same __** Haltom: **__ Seniors report at 10:00 on Tuesday/Thursday 1:54 - 7th period __** Richland: **__ Regular schedule for 10-11 grade Seniors arrive at 10:00 Begin 5th period at 11:00 for 10 - 12 graders, shortened 6th and 7th

TEKS - Year I Interns
(10) The student participates in field-based experiences in education and training. The student is expected to: (B) document, assess, and reflect on instructional experiences.

TEKS - Year II Interns
(9) The student continues development as a teaching or training professional. The student is expected to: (A) identify strategies and resources for the professional development of educators or trainers; (B) demonstrate teacher or trainer characteristics that promote ongoing professional development; (C) use research and assessment to improve teaching or training;

I Planned, I Taught, I Reflected!
Congratulations on executing some exciting and innovative lessons at your field site classrooms! Be sure you have completed your reflection of your lesson to get credit for all parts of the lesson assignment!

Year I Reflection:

Year II Reflection:

= Year I: = Portfolio Update: This is a MAJOR project that will be due on April 7.
 * You should have the following completed:
 * Home Page
 * About Me
 * Honors and Awards
 * Leadership
 * Practical Teaching Experience
 * In progress:
 * Skills - Due April 7
 * Portfolio due date is April 7!
 * You may find it necessary to work at home or after school at BCTAL if you are behind.
 * Deadlines stand. Do not procrastinate!




 * Year II Book Study **

[|Tools for Teachers, by Fred Jones]

Get ready to pack your teaching toolkit through an enjoyable study of discipline, instruction and motivation by teaching expert, Fred Jones. You will check out a book, begin reading, and select the topics you would like to be responsible for reporting. The book study questions will be found on the following blog: [|Fred's Tools for Teaching.] Relevancy: This will equip you with tools for college and your future classroom! You will get to apply some of the knowledge in Ms. Stevens's and Kallas's classrooms! You will see how this knowledge transfers to your field site classroom and your future classroom.

Field Trip Assignment: Field Trip to SMU and the President George W. Bush Museum and Library – Blog assignment – Due In class on Monday, April 3. || Choose two:
 * Thursday March 30, 2017
 * **SMU** – A picture of you and at least one other intern at SMU. Explain the most interesting thing you learned while on the tour of SMU. You must have at least one complete well written paragraph. Include a link to the [|Department of Teaching and Learning]. ||
 * **George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum** - You should have a minimum of two paragraphs and photos from here. Include a link to the [|President George W. Bush Library and Museum].
 * Inside the museum, include a picture of you inside the oval office. Describe the interior of the office.
 * What was GWB’s famous education initiative? Describe what it was and include a picture of you around the exhibit.
 * Explain how 9-11 affected the Bush presidency. Include a photo of you here from the 9-11 exhibit.
 * What was the most interesting part of the library to you? Include a photo of you here. ||
 * You will need to take your own pictures. Don’t depend on the server to provide what you need to complete the assignment. ||
 * This is a double blog grade. Due in class on Monday, April 3 ||

=Resume Template= == Resume should be complete, without table lines and saved with your own name, not Resume Template! You should convert to PDF before you publish.

= Thursday, March 30 = = Field Trip to the George W. Bush Library and SMU tour in Dallas. = Arrive to BCTAL by 7:20 a.m., bus will depart promptly. __Dress code:__ Non-holey jeans or nicer, EAT collared shirt, comfortable shoes. __Bring:__ $$$ for lunch __Note:__ You will be placed on "field trip" absence all day Thursday. Our return time can not guarantee that you will be able to catch the 2:30 p.m. bus from BCTAL, so have a backup plan to return to your home campus.

Field Trip Assignment:

Field Trip to SMU and the President George W. Bush Museum and Library – Blog assignment – Due In class on Monday, April 3. || Choose two:
 * Thursday March 30, 2017
 * **SMU** – A picture of you and at least one other intern at SMU. Explain the most interesting thing you learned while on the tour of SMU. You must have at least one complete well written paragraph. Include a link to the [|Department of Teaching and Learning]. ||
 * **George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum** - You should have a minimum of two paragraphs and photos from here. Include a link to the [|President George W. Bush Library and Museum].
 * Inside the museum, include a picture of you inside the oval office. Describe the interior of the office.
 * What was GWB’s famous education initiative? Describe what it was and include a picture of you around the exhibit.
 * Explain how 9-11 affected the Bush presidency. Include a photo of you here from the 9-11 exhibit.
 * What was the most interesting part of the library to you? Include a photo of you here. ||
 * You will need to take your own pictures. Don’t depend on the server to provide what you need to complete the assignment. ||
 * This is a double blog grade. Due in class on Monday, April 3 ||

Friday, Mar 31

TEKS 10A Participates in field based experiences, Apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility.


 * [[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="right"]] ||


 * Remember your folder and anything you will need for site schools.
 * Continue to immerse yourself in your classroom activities. You should be comfortable teaching large groups, small groups, or individuals. Ask your mentor for opportunities to teach. Also, assist with preparing lesson materials, grading, posting work, preparing folders, and any other duties your mentor requests of you.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate
 * Take pictures!