AGENCY: University of Hartford Magnet School

196 Bloomfield Avenue

West Hartford, CT 06117

INTERNSHIP CONTACT: Cheryl Kloczko, Principal, 236-2899; email: ckloczko@crec.org

AGENCY FUNCTION: The magnet school is a multi-faceted educational facility focused on individual learning styles and strengths that brings urban and suburban children, families and faculty together to form a diverse, innovative learning community, based on the theory of multiple intelligences, developed by Dr. Howard Gardner of Harvard University.  Visit www.crec.org/uhms for more information.

INTERN ACTIVITIES:  Assist with materials, working in centers planned by teacher, facilitating group management, attending all essential classes (art, PE, music) with students to facilitate participation and growth.

HOURS PER WEEK: 8.

INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: FALL: Yes; SPRING: Yes; SUMMER: No.