The 2017-18 Memorandum of Understanding with the University of North Florida allows continuation of the present SPRINT/EXCEL teaching positions. Approval would allow the district to continue this cooperative relationship with UNF, which greatly benefits Clay County District Schools and the University through providing a professional cadre who will research, propose, and implement strategies to address identified issues in the district. 

During pre-internship, students are assigned to a school and are actively engaged in a variety of experiences designed to help them understand the real world of the classroom and practice newly acquired teaching skills. This program will provide the Clay County School District with an opportunity to recognize excellence in teaching, provide professional growth for exemplary teachers, and provide assistance in addressing educational issues deemed critical by the school district. The Field Laboratory Pre-Internship Program will be evaluated by the University and Clay County School District Board staff to determine the impact on the pre-interns, the Field Laboratory Clinical Educators, and the district.  Results will be disseminated to the district and to all members of the project. At the same time this program provides an opportunity for the University to improve its partnership program by forging stronger linkages with the participating school system and by providing opportunities for exemplary teachers to work with those preparing to enter the profession.

GOAL 4: DEVELOPING GREAT EDUCATORS & LEADERS - Recruit, develop, and retain talented teachers,  school and district leaders, able to lead Clay County District Schools to become a top-tier school district in Florida.

Approve the 2017-18 Memorandum of Understanding wtih UNF as presented.