This agreement is between Clay County District Schools and National Louis University for NLU 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 National Louis University can not be placed in Clay County District Schools and would thereby prevent potential school psychologist candidates from choosing Clay County to begin their career. 

Clay County District Schools currently has agreements with 30 Colleges/Universitites, and does not have a current agreement with National Louis University.  This agreement would allow school psychologist candidates from National Louis University to be placed in Clay County District Schools.

Placement of school psychologist candidates provides real-world experiences to better prepare them for the rigors of the Prek-12 educational setting.  National Louis University is currently requresting 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 National Louis University.