The School Board of Clay County has a current agreement in place with Walden University's College of Education providing interns from programs preparing individuals to enter the workforce in the education field.  Both parties have a common desire to amend the Agreement to expand the number of facilities to be used as "Field Sites" under the agreement to include all schools within Clay County, Florida and under the governance of the Clay County School Board.  An amendment to the original Walden University agreement for the placement of interns shall to be changed from "Grove Park Elementary" to "all schools within the district."

Current and prospective school counselors rely on Cay County District Schools for placement at internship sites to ensure their completion of School Counseling Master’s degree programs and state certification requirements. This continued agreement is vital to our placement of qualified school counselors. 

Intern placements have successfully completed required field work to progress towards their degree programs and state certification requirements.

 Increase placement of qualified school counselors.

Goal 4: Safe and Positive Learning Environment. A district wide plan ensures that students at all schools have access to quality counseling services to support their mental health and wellness by increasing strategies that specifically address student resilience, positive behavior and life skills.

That the school board approve the amendment to the existing Walden University agreement as submitted..