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July 16, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 7.
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APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAMFORD UNIVERSITY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
The affiliation agreement will allow students pursuing education degrees at Samford University 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 Samford University. This institution offers a degree in Early Childhood /Special/ Elementary/Collaborative Education, Secondary Education, Speech Language Pathology and Physical Therapy (DPT).
A partnership with the Samford University 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 Samford University.
Previous Outcomes
We currently have affiliation agreements with 16 institutions of higher learning and hosted twenty clinical/final internships and 54 Field Experience/Observations from 12 of these institutions during the Spring of 2024 semester.
Expected Outcomes
An affiliation agreement with Samford University 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
Pillar 3 - Every Employee Valued
Priority 3.1 - Recruit, Recognize, and Retain
Priority 3.4 - Implement Innovative Staffing Practices
Recommendation
That the affiliation agreement between Samford University and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Contact Information
SETH GARDNER seth.gardner@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
N/A
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