The purpose of this study was to compare American and Scottish preservice principals' post-internship concerns about becoming a principal. The survey findings for this study showed that overall American preservice principals were more concerned about becoming principals than their Scottish preservice counterparts. Based on the groups' discussion…

This article presents a conceptualization of site supervision for school counselors-in-training (SCIT). This conceptualization is based on the premise that SCIT receive an experientially based internship rather than one premised solely on supervision theory. It is intended to be a tool from which counselor educators, site supervisors, and SCIT can…

In fall 2002, Clif Mims was awarded the ECT Foundation's Strohbehn Internship for the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Convention in Dallas, Texas. In this article, Mims reflects about what the award has meant to his participation within AECT and to his career. He says that the internship initially provided him with…

The 2006 Class of AECT Interns has from the outset been uniquely involved and proactive in supporting the goals of the ect Foundation and of AECT. This article further illustrates the good work this group is doing to support their mutual mission and goals. In the March/April 2007 issue of "Tech Trends," the authors outlined their plans for the…

The 2010 Professional Development Schools National Conference recognized the professional development school relationship between Towson University with its dual certification major and the Howard County Public School System for its outstanding collaborative accomplishments, naming the Towson-Waterloo-Ilchester-Bellows Spring PDS as a recipient of…

Whereas researchers have examined dispositions in teacher education programs, literature to assist the field of principal preparation is limited. However, the Educational Leadership Constituency Council standards clearly delineate dispositions that are essential for the success of school leaders. The faculty at a southeastern public university…

This year-long qualitative case study explores the ways in which one teacher intern reflected upon her knowledge and experiences within two sometimes dichotomous domains: the elementary school classrooms in which she taught and her university coursework. Data collection took place over a period of eight months and consisted of twenty-two weekly…

This study examined to whom 43 elementary and secondary teacher education students at a large Southwestern university turned for help regarding problems during their student-teaching internship. Participants were asked to complete a survey related to student teaching. In addition, 5 students were interviewed as a follow-up to the survey. Of the…

Many science centers have partnerships with schools, universities or scientific industry. This article will describe a unique collaborative project between Liberty Science Center, Wagner College, and Picatinny Center (a government research center) that has college interns working with and learning from science center staff and real scientists in a…

The Executive High School Internships Program enables juniors and seniors to take a one-semester sabbatical from their studies to serve as special assistants to executives in government, business, non-profit organizations, and civic organizations. They perform a variety of duties, earning full academic credit for their participation. (AG)

The well-planned internship program is a promising answer to the problems posed by the dual preparation and practical experience required in school librarianship. (Author)

A nationwide sample survey of teachers showed that one-half favor internship for beginning teachers and that two-thirds believe that principals should be employed initially as administrative interns. (DB)

Describes the use of a week-long internship program as part of a course on newspaper management. Notes that students were given a checklist for gathering specific information during their visit with a newspaper. Reports enthusiastic response on the part of students and professional journalists. (TJ)

Internships have become more prevalent in the workplace. Today's interns expect to be given substantive assignments and receive a salary of about one-third of employees hired right out of college. The advantage to companies is the creation of a pool of potential employees. (JOW)

Presents the official listing of accredited internship and postdoctoral residency programs. It reflects all committee decisions through July 16, 2006. The Committee on Accreditation has accredited the doctoral internship and postdoctoral residency training programs in psychology offered by the agencies listed.