This agreement is between Clay County District Schools and Western Governors University for WGU students to participate in field and clinical experiences under the direction of a qualified mentor educator in Clay County schools.

Without this agreement, interns from Western Governors 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 active agreements with 29 Colleges/Universities, and does not have a current agreement with WGU.  This agreement would allow teacher candidates from WGU 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.  WGU 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 Western Governors University.