This agreement is between Clay County District Schools and Valdosta State University for VSU students to participate in clinical/occupational experiences under the direction of a qualified mentor educator in Clay County schools.

Without this agreement, interns from Valdosta State University cannot be placed in Clay County District Schools and would thereby prevent potential teacher candidates from choosing Clay to begin their career.

Clay County District Schools currently has agreements with 31 Colleges/Universities, and has not had an agreement previously with VSU.  This agreement would allow teacher candidates from VSU to be placed in Clay.

Placement of teacher candidates provides real-world experiences to better prepare them for the rigors of teaching in the Prek-12 educational setting.  VSU is currently requesting the placement of 1 student, and this agreement will allow for future interns to be placed over the duration of the contract period.

Goal 2: Talent Recruitment, Development, and Retention

Strategy 1.1: Develop strategic partnerships with organizations and universities to source new talent for a diverse workforce that is effective and highly-qualified for non-instructional, instructional, and administrative positions throughout CCDS

That the Clay County School Board approve the agreement between Clay County District Schools and Valdosta State University.