This document provides information for interns in the WSU South Puget Sound Principal Program. It defines an internship as an opportunity to work closely with professionals in a desired field, apply coursework knowledge and skills, gain confidence, network, reflect on the role, and determine fit. Interns have mentors and supervisors to support them. The program requires collection of evidence of competencies. Interns complete 6 projects aligned to leadership standards and attend monthly seminars. Support resources like samples and a shared Dropbox folder are available. The goal is for interns to successfully complete the program and become prepared school leaders.

1. WSU South Puget Sound
INTERN ROUND-UP

2. An internship is . . .
• Opportunity to work closely with one or more individuals in the position
to which you aspire
• Capstone of the program
• Opportunity to put theory (course work knowledge and skills) into action
• Opportunity to “learn the work” in a safe environment—management
and leadership
• Opportunity to gain confidence in your ability to “do the work” and to
“see yourself doing the work”

3. • Opportunity to network with other professionals—networking and
sponsorship
• Opportunity to reflect on the role and the work
• Opportunity to clarify if “this work” is the right work for you
• Opportunity to better figure out how to balance your life (personal,
professional, and internship)
• CONFIDENTIALITY

4. Definition of
Terms and Contacts
• Mentor—school district supervisor (usually a principal)
• Supervisor—WSU South Puget Sound Faculty
• Academic Coordinator—Dan Overbay (dan.overbay@wsu.edu)
• South Puget Sound Principal Program Coordinator—Glenn Malone
• Washington State Standards based on ISSLC Standards (see
handbook)

5. Program Handbook 2015-16
Collection of Evidence (COE)
• The program handbook for 2015-16 is being edited and revised as
needed.
• The handbook is intended to have the information you need for your
internship, including forms, rubrics, etc.
• You will be sent a revised handbook when it is ready for distribution—
(soon, hopefully).

6. Intern Documents Overview
Checklist for Required Internship
Collection of Evidence Evaluation (Appendix L)
Tips for Mentor Principals
University Supervisor Introductions and Commitments
Log vs Journal Reflection (1st due in August)
AWSP Intern Supports

7. Seminar Calendar
9/21
10/12
11/9
12/14
1/11 Mock Interviews
2/8
3/4
4/11
5/9 Celebration!
Mondays 5:30 – 7:00
@ Host School
Optional Dinner After

8. To Do Summer
LEP ~Learning Environment Profile (Graded) Requirements &
Rubric
Educational Platform Paper
Pre Standards Self Inventory w/ Principal
Register for EdAd 590
Join AWSP and Review AWSP Leadership Framework
Attend AWSP Intern Seminar

9. 6 Standards Projects
Standard 1 ~Visionary Leadership (Malone)
Standard 2 ~ Instructional Improvement (Baxter)
Standard 3 ~ Effective Management (Yeomans)
Standard 4 ~ Inclusive Practice (Eveskcige)
Standard 5 ~ Ethical Leadership (Adrian)
Standard 6 ~ Social-Political Context (Sweeting)
Project Examples and Possibilities
Required Template & Rubric

10. Additional Support
Find Samples & Examples
Blog ~ wsupuyallup.blogspot.com
Dropbox ~ Invite sent

11. Additional Support
Find Samples & Examples
Blog ~ wsupuyallup.blogspot.com
Dropbox ~ Invite sent

12. We Are so Excited for you!
GO COUGS!