16 NCAC 06C .0388 School Administrator Preparation Program internship Requirements
(a) All School Administrator Preparation Programs must include an internship as part of its curriculum. The internship shall be conducted at one or more public or nonpublic schools to expose the candidate to a variety of school leadership situations in settings that represent diverse economic and cultural conditions, including interaction with various members of the school community. The internship shall include the following components:
(1) engagement in instructional activities that involve teachers in a variety of disciplines and grade levels, including general education, special education, bilingual education and gifted education classroom settings;
(2) observation of the hiring and supervision of teachers, other licensed staff, and non-licensed staff, which includes the development of a professional development plan for teachers; and
(3) participation in leadership opportunities.
(b) Each program shall assign a faculty member to serve as faculty supervisor for the internship portion of the program. All programs shall ensure that each candidate completes the internship.
History Note: Authority G.S. 115C-12; 115C-268.1; 115C-268.5; 115C-269.5; 115C-284;
Eff. October 1, 2020.