The training program is coordinated by the Consortium Board of Supervisors. The Board is comprised of two Co-Directors, Directors of Training from the cooperating agencies, and an intern representative. The Board meets regularly to discuss training issues, set policies, and coordinate the training experience for interns. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Educational Psychology serves as the central administrative unit for the Consortium. The Board of Directors and support faculty at each site are listed in Table 1.
Interns must meet individual requirements of the agency in which they are completing their internship. Consistency in the admission requirements and standards, agency selections, training goals and evaluation procedures insures comparable quality experiences for all interns.
An intern's training program is planned individually and is reviewed quarterly during the year and modified appropriately. An intern generally spends an entire year at one site. In special circumstances, internships may be planned for half time over a two-year period. Throughout the year each intern has regular access to monthly seminars and individual and group supervision.
The Consortium's yearly stipends range from $20,000 to $30,000. Benefits vary across agencies. Vacation and/or other personal leave must be specifically arranged and appropriately approved by individual site program directors. Policies regarding official holidays are set by individual agencies. Some agencies reimburse for local travel costs. The Consortium offers approximately 25 intern positions each year.
