A Career in Education
Alternative Certification Program
San Antonio, TX * Phone: 210- 946-2800

Houston/Humble
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande Valley
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Intern Evaluation
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Christina Gutierrez
 Board Chairman

Bo Guajardo
 Board Co-Chairman

Adrian Fernandez
 Board Co-Chairman

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Jo Anna Fernandez
Program Coordinator
(Certified Teacher)

Patty Mendez
 Program Specialist 

Cecelia Santos
Program Specialist 

Emily Gomez
Program Specialist 

Veronica Torres
Program Specialist
 
Roel Hinojosa
(Certified Teacher / Administrator)
Instructor
 
Gabril Munoz
(Certified Teacher / Administrator)
Instructor
 
Sylvia De La Pena
(Certified Teacher / Administrator)
Field Supervisor
 
Adolfo Benavides
(Certified Teacher / Administrator)
Field Supervisor

Al Adame
Instructor

Maria Orozco
Program Specialist  

Christina Gutierrez
Curriculum & Instruction
(Certified Teacher) 

Bo Guajardo
Classroom Management
Best Teacher Strategies
(Certified Teacher)

Dr. Eden Hernandez
Philosophy / Bilingual /
Special Programs
(Certified Teacher) 

 Cristela Garza
On-Going Training
(Certified Teacher) 

Beverly Grady
Generalist Instructor
 (Certified Teacher)   

Cary Perales
Classroom Management
Special Ed/Technology
(Certified Teacher) 

Janie Vela
Curriculum & Instruction
(Certified Teacher) 

Dr. Lawrence Kohn
Instructor     

Dania Rovegno
Instructor 
(Certified Teacher) 

Kim Cash
Mentor/Field Supervisor
(Certified Teacher) 

Patty Darvishi
Instructor 
(Certified Teacher)

 

Administrator Survey

Please take the time to complete the Program Evaluation so as to provide A Career in Education with needed information to improve our program based on Campus Principal needs.  Please fax to 361-906-0835.  There are currently over 70 interns working throughout the district.  Only one intern was "non-renewed."  Many of you provide staff development for our candidates.  Thank you for your hard work and commitment to insuring the most qualified teacher enters each and every classroom. 
 
To conclude, if you are interested in providing staff development for the 2007/2008 school year, please email me at careerinteaching@aol.com .  Again, thank you for your time.  Respectfully,
 
Adrian Fernandez
Program Director
 

  1. At this point in the program, I believe the interns in my building are satisfied with their decisions to become teachers.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  2. At this point in the program, I believe the interns in my building are satisfied with their decisions to enter the A Career in Teaching  program.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  3. I am satisfied with my decision to have A Career in Teaching  interns on my campus this year.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  4. I would recommend the A Career in Teaching  program to a friend considering becoming a teacher.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  5. A Career in Teaching  staff members have provided me with the support I need to have interns on my campus.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


    I am satisfied with the effectiveness of the training my interns received in the areas of:

     

  6. Classroom management.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  7. General teaching techniques.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  8. Meeting a student’s individual learning needs.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  9. Teaching diverse student populations.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  10. I am confident my interns will be able to meet the learning needs of my students.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  11. The A Career in Teaching  program is making a positive contribution in preparing qualified teachers for Texas schools.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  12. The A Career in Teaching  program is making a positive contribution in preparing teachers who possess skills directly related to improving student performance.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  13. The A Career in Teaching  program is making a positive contribution in assisting schools to fill positions in critical shortage areas.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  14. The A Career in Teaching  program is making a positive contribution in providing training that is highly relevant for today’s classrooms.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  15. A Career in Teaching  interns in my building have developed effective, professional relationships with their grade level/subject area colleagues.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  16. A Career in Teaching  interns in my building are accepted as an equal by their teaching colleagues.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  17. My experiences with the A Career in Teaching  program generally ___________ my expectations.

    Exceeded
    About The Same As
    Below

  18. My experiences with A Career in Teaching  interns in the classroom generally ________ my expectations.

    Exceeded
    About The Same As
    Below

  19. My experiences with the mentors generally ________ my expectations.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  20. My district administrator supports me in having A Career in Teaching  interns on my campus.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  21. I would like to have an A Career in Teaching  intern on my campus next year.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  22. I would encourage a friend who is a campus administrator to have an A Career in Teaching  intern in his/her building next year.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

     

  23. What are your certification needs, as a campus administrator, for special education teachers in order to meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB)?


  24. What type of curriculum training does the A Career in Teaching  intern receive in your district/campus at the campus level? (select all that apply)

    TEKS/TAKS Skills
     Math strategies
     Reading strategies
     Technology
     Lesson planning
     Classroom management
     Differentiated instruction
     TAKS disaggregation
     Diversity
     Other:

  25. What type of curriculum training does the A Career in Teaching  intern receive in your district/campus at the district level? (select all that apply)

    Math
     Reading
     Writing
     Technology
     New Teacher Academy
     Differentiated Instruction
     Other:

  26. What technical support or follow up to campus/district curriculum training is available to the A Career in Teaching  intern? (select all that apply)

    Observations
     Written reports
     Grading issues
     Mentorship
     Technology
     Grade-level/Department meetings
     Other:

  27. The A Career in Teaching  intern(s) in my building works with a student population that is considered:

    Challenging/difficult
    Average
    Favorable

  28. The A Career in Teaching  intern(s) has a knowledge of his/her content area that I would rate as:

    Exceptional
    Exceeds Average
    Average
    Below Average
    Poor

  29. What have been the most beneficial supports you have received from A Career in Teaching  staff to assist you in your role as an administrative leader for an A Career in Teaching  intern? (check up to three)

    Mentoring
     On-site observations
     Timely feedback following observations
     Assistance with classroom management
     Communication
     A Career in Teaching  staff availability/timeliness
     Information on deadlines
     Lesson plan development
     Other:

  30. How can the A Career in Teaching  program assist your district in meeting the highly qualified requirements for teachers under NCLB? (choose up to three)

    Specialized teaching endorsements
     Screening transcripts
     Recruitment
     More reading/writhing/math training
     ESL and bilingual teacher recruitment
     Add diversity question to screen tool
     Add student teaching component
     More classroom management training
     Increase A Career in Teaching  support time
     Due date reminders
     Other:

  31. What are the 3 most important characteristics of an effective mentor for an A Career in Teaching  intern?

    Content knowledge
     Maturity
     People skills
     Experience
     Certification
     Attitude
     Highly motivated to mentor
     Capacity builder
     Non-judgmental
     Supportive
     Teaching strategy knowledge
     Effective discipline management strategies
     Mentor teaching content matches intern content
    assignment
    Other:

  32. Select the 3 most important characteristics of an effective training program for mentors:

    Effective communication
     Observation process for mentors
     School law
     Peer coaching
     Lesson plan training
     Classroom management skills
     Consistency of information
     Up-to-date teaching strategies
     Other:

  33. A Career in Teaching  interns meet NCLB highly qualified requirements through their program courses and testing.

    Strongly Agree
    Agree
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree

  34. If you marked Disagree or Strongly Disagree, what specific addition or activity could A Career in Teaching  make to help you meet NCLB?


  35. I select the mentor for the A Career in Teaching  intern using this method (select one):

    Potential mentors volunteer
    Principal selects mentor
    Central office selects mentor
    Inter recommended mentor
    A Career in Teaching  selects mentor
    Other (please describe):

  36. What was the single most important support A Career in Teaching  provided to your role as an administrator for the mentor and intern? (select one)

    Communication
    Observations/evaluations/technical assistance
    Availability/easy to reach
    Resources/information
    Other:

  37. Which of the following mentor models does your district follow?

    Mentors are paid a stipend by the district.
    Mentors are paid a stipend by A Career in Teaching  program.
    Mentors are not paid a stipend.
    Mentors are compensated another way other than a stipend  (please describe):
    I do not know.

  38. Overall A Career in Teaching  grade:

    A
    B
    C
    D
    F

  39. If you could change one aspect of the A Career in Teaching  program, it would be: (check up to three)

    Take time to visit administrator when on campus
     More coordination with principal
     Repetition in training curriculum
     Repetition of paperwork
     More training on lesson plans
     More training on classroom management
     More teaching experience for interns
     Other:

  40. The most positive aspect of the A Career in Teaching  program is: (check up to three)

    Walkthrough observations
     Intern support
     Screening process
     Preparation for ESL certification
     Intern training program
     A Career in Teaching  staff
     Positive results of intern training
     Quick response time from A Career in Teaching  Staff
     Helps fill critical shortage area for teachers
     Quality of A Career in Teaching  program compared to other
    alternative certification programs
     Other:

  41. Additional comments not covered above that you would like to make.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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