Development and Evolution of Clinical Partnerships: Perspectives of K–12 Leaders

• In Event: Field Experiences and Community Engagement

Abstract

The purpose of this research study was to examine school leaders’ critical perspectives about the ways in which partnerships between K-12 schools and Educator Preparation programs develop and evolve over time. Data was collected through interviews with K-12 school leaders to obtain partners’ insight about school - EPP partnerships. Semi-structured interviews were held via a video conference tool, Zoom, with unstructured questions. An iterative comparative method of exploring the data allowed emerging patterns to collectively come into focus. Findings were organized around four themes: (a) Partnerships should be dynamic, responsive, and synergistic; (b) The underlying structure and integrity of the partnership is critical; (c) Are interns colleagues? and finally, (d) The tension of innovation v. stagnation in partnerships is examined.

Authors

• Kim Bohannon, Keene State College
  Presenting Author

• Vincent Connelly, University of New Hampshire
  Presenting Author

• Laura M Wasielewski, Saint Anselm College
  Presenting Author

• Stephen J. Bigaj, Keene State College
  Presenting Author