2011 - 2012 Calendar

October-December
Parent/student information sessions

October
Preliminary applications available online

Friday, January 20
Preliminary application due

Late January - Internship descriptions posted

February – March
Writing and interview skills workshops

March 5
Final application due

May 14
Student and mentor matches complete. Students who are not accepted will be sent letter of regret.

End of May, beginning of June
Two orientations, one for Portland-area students and mentors, and one for Corvallis-area students and mentors. This is required for interns.

Mid June
Most Internships begin - please contact ASE if you wish to start the internship in July.

July 19, 2012
ASE Midsummer Conference at Oregon State University
Midsummer Conference - required event for interns.  This is a one-day event.  Portland area interns will be able to ride a bus to and from Corvallis.  Other interns who live more than 50 miles from Corvallis will have the option to ride to and from the conference with Teacher Monitors.

August 17, 2012
ASE Symposium at the University of Portland 
ASE Symposium is a one-day event that is required for interns.  Family and other guests are invited to attend.  Interns outside of the Portland area will be able to carpool with Teacher Monitors to and from Portland if necessary.

End of August
All Internships Completed

Scheduling Time Off During an Internship
We encourage students to establish a summer schedule that will allow them to take full advantage of their internship experience. We recommend against taking a second job or loading up your summer schedule with camps and extra classes. Days off must be negotiated with the mentor, as well as approved by the ASE Staff in advance.

We recommend that interns do not schedule vacations exceeding one week in length during the internship itself. Long vacations can disrupt both the student's experience, as well as the mentor's work. Vacations greater than one week in length must be approved by the ASE Director before the start of the internship. Vacations should not conflict with the Midsummer Conference or the ASE Symposium (including preparation time for the Symposium). All vacations must be approved by the student's mentor.