(Internship Application Package due by January 18, 2013)
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), via the Division of Psychological Services, offers a comprehensive internship program for non-doctoral and doctoral students enrolled in a recognized school psychology training program. The internship program provides prospective school psychologists the opportunity to integrate knowledge gathered through coursework and practica into one coherent professional role. Our program is designed to meet the National Association of School Psychologists NASP and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) standards for practice as a school psychologist. The Miami-Dade County internship program requires one academic-year of participation. All opportunities are unpaid, participants do not receive any financial compensation.
The program adheres to a training model in which interns have experiences with students across a wide range of ages, grade levels, and educational programs. M-DCPS offers interns the opportunity to work in school settings implementing a Response to Intervention (RTI) program which includes consultation, evaluation and participation in placement meetings. All interns will work in preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school settings. A link to the National Association of School Psychologists Internship Standards and School Psychology Internship Program Requirements has been provided to give you a general understanding of our internship program. If you are interested in applying for an unpaid Internship opportunity for 2013-2014, the following information is required:
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Current resume |
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Daytime telephone number (home and/or cellular) |
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Email address |
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Two letters of recommendation |
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Academic transcript (it does not have to be certified) |
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Sample psychological evaluation report (*the child's name and other
identifying information must be removed) |
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Brief narrative of academic activities, publications, presentations,
and so on, which enhance your abilities as a school psychology intern |
*The internship application package must be received to the address below by January 18, 2013. Packets received after January 18, will not be considered.
*Depending on the number of applicants, interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 2013.
*Please send packages via Priority Mail (e.g., DHL, FEDEX, UPS, or US Priority) -- not regular US mail. Send to:
Dr. Sue L. Buslinger-Clifford
Division of Psychological Services
1500 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 407V
Miami, FL 33132
Please note that the interview committee is aware of every potential intern's desire to make a good impression. However, the committee often receives more material than necessary. Provided is a list of the most common materials the committee asks NOT to be sent:
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Hardcover notebooks |
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Plastic sheet protectors |
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Dividers |
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Original documents |
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Agendas, certificates of attendance, or other paperwork from conferences or
special training workshops |
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Copies of undergraduate courses, course descriptions, or acceptance letters
from the university |
Please email Dr. Sue L. Buslinger-Clifford, sclifford@dadeschools.net, if you have further
questions. Emails are typically responded to within 24 hours. |
