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November 28, 2023 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 9.
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APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
The affiliation agreement will allow students pursuing education degrees at the University of Phoenix to complete classroom observations, field experiences and final clinical teaching internships, related to their classroom instruction and degree path, with the Sarasota County Schools.
Gap Analysis
Sarasota County Schools currently does not have an affiliation agreement with the University of Phoenix. This institution offers a Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education, Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Education, and a Master of Arts in Education/Special Education.
A partnership with the University of Phoenix will allow us to provide clinical experiences to their students and provide us with the opportunity to “grow our own” educators through the different degree programs available at The University of Phoenix.
Previous Outcomes
We currently have affiliation agreements with ten institutions of higher learning and are currently hosting nine clinical/final internships from six of these institutions. Three of these teaching interns are on track to fill current vacancies by the end of November 2023.
Expected Outcomes
An affiliation agreement with The University of Phoenix will increase the number of partnerships we have with institutions of higher learning, therefore increasing the pool of highly qualified applicants for vacant teaching positions.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the affiliation agreement between University of Phoenix and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Contact Information
SETH GARDNER seth.gardner@sarasotacountyschools.net
ALLISON FOSTER allison.foster@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
N/A
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