Outcome #1:  Consistently applies important aspects of teaching developed during previous professional education courses including, but not limited to the following (A-M):
Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
A.  Professional behavior and ethical conduct 	* does not comply with school
policies
*excessive absences
* inappropriate dress
* frequent tardies
* misses required meetings	* incomplete knowledge of school policies
* does not seek information pertaining to policies
* displays appropriate behavior
* attendance as minimally required
* spends no time outside school hours	* complies with school policies
* attends required meetings
* displays appropriate behaviors
* accepts constructive criticism
	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* spends extra time with studies (i.e. tutoring, extra curricular activities)
* implements new procedures
* seeks opportunities to grow professionally (i.e. attends available professional development opportunities when the are available	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
B.  Effective work with diverse learners	* uses only on-level materials with no allowances for individual needs
* relies only on the on-level teacher guides	* makes only minimal adapta-
tions for diverse learners
* is aware of a need for and adapts materials for diverse learners
* rarely uses additional resources 	* consistently and appropriate-
ly addresses needs of diverse learners
* consistently finds and uses
alternative resources to work with diverse students	* meets all expectations at the 
proficient level
* knows and utilizes fine dis-
tinctions in the needs of diverse learners	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
C. Positive and effective classroom management (environment, teaching, behavior)	Environment:
* does not address physical as-
pects of classroom (i.e. seating, lighting, temperature, bulletin boards, etc.)
Teaching:
* inadequate planning, goal setting, and ability to establish realistically high expectations for learners
* ineffective use of materials, transitions, and positive attitude
* poor directions/procedures resulting in frequent learner time off task
Behavior:
* inappropriate responses to behavior that result in frequent interruptions
* uses sarcasm, negative rein-
forcement, and rewards inap-
propriately	Environment:
* adjusts physical room environment only when mentor teacher asks
Teaching:
* begins to demonstrate thoughtful planning, ability to set goals and achieve them, and convey realistically high ex-
pectations for the learners
* inconsistent effective use of materials, transitions, and positive attitude
Behavior:
* beginning to respond appropriately to behavior, re-
ducing disruptions
* uses limited sarcasm and uses positive rewards and reinforcements inconsistently
	Environment:
* demonstrates understanding of correlation between physical environment and student learning
* consistently demonstrates thoughtful planning, ability to set and achieve goals, and conveys realistically high expectations for all learners
Teaching:
* consistently demonstrates appropriate use of materials, effective transitions strategies and positive attitude
* noninstructional duties (attendance, lunch count, etc.) are attended to while learners become engaged with academic tasks
* directions and procedures are consistently clear and concise, resulting and concentrating learner time on task
Behavior:
* consistently demonstrates ability to respond appropriately to a variety of learner behaviors resulting in few class disruptions
* consistently uses positive reinforcements and rewards for all learners	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
Environment:
* takes initiative to see that the classroom provides a nurturing and safe learning environment for all students
Teaching:
* independently plans and implements comprehensive lessons for most effective learner time on task
* learner motivation and monitoring are built into plans as well as regular classroom expectations
Behavior:
* actively seeks creative ways to promote learning and self discipline

	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
D.  Learning theories and instructional strategies	* plans using only published teacher guides
* uses only whole class lecture and assessment
* uses assessment only for grading purposes	* some creative planning and teaching
* consistently depends on mentor teacher for ideas
* needs constant guidance for preparation and implementa-
tion of lessons and instruction-
al strategies	* frequently uses creative planning and teaching
* standards, benchmarks, assessments, and enrichment for learning and reflected in lesson plans
* encourages critical thinking
* responds to suggestions from mentor teacher and shows ongoing growth
* appropriate use of assessment and materials
* shows independence in using multiple teaching strategies
* works as a facilitator for learning	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* consistently uses creative planning and teaching
* independently implements a variety of theories and strategies
* creates assessment documents which reflect learning
* works as a facilitator for learning beyond expectations	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
E.  effective instructional planning and assessment	* uses only prepared teacher guide plans
* lesson plans are incomplete and/or untimely
* assessment for grading purposes only
* no apparent connection be-
tween planning and assessment 	* plans for the short term
* plans are ready on time
* reflects on effectiveness of the lesson
* plans reflect some standards, benchmarks, assessment, cor-
rectives, and enrichments
* has basic knowledge of planning	* plans reflect standards, benchmarks, assessments, correctives, enrichments
* independently plans and creates assessments for benefit of learners
* reflects on lesson and implements changes based on reflections
* independent preparation re-
quires little input from mentor
* cooperative teaching for benefit of learner occurs as needed
* open communication that promotes creative planning	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* short term plans are consistently tied to long term goals
* uses supplemental materials to make instruction motivational
* skillfully manages time for correctives and enrichments
	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
					
F.  Positive interpersonal relationships	* lacks communication skills
* shows negative or no re- sponse to constructive criticism
* unprofessional activities (i.e. gossip inside/outside classroom is evident)	* communication skills with 
K-12 learners and/or colleagues needs improvement
* learns from constructive criticism
* demonstrates some change of behavior according to suggestions
	* communicates effectively with K-12 learners and colleagues
* learns from / acts upon constructive criticism
* conducts him/herself in pro-
fessional manner
* actively seeks out positive interaction with K-12 learners and colleagues	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* shares knowledge and skills with colleagues
* practices self-evaluation and reflection ; adjustments are positive improvements	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
G.  Sensitivity to school, community, and global cultures	* displays no awareness of cultural diversity with respect to culture, school or community through educational input	* identifies needs of some students due to cultural differences
* school, community, global cultures are seldom addressed
* shows awareness of cultural differences but is reluctant to intervene in problematic interactions (i.e. bullies, harassment, etc.)	* incorporates multi-cultural information into lessons
* demonstrates awareness of diversity or learners’ social, emotional, physical needs
* respects confidentiality
* addresses awareness of school, community, and global cultures
* shows awareness of cultural differences in the classroom and takes appropriate actions as needed	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* models sensitivity to cultural differences
* seeks to increase own base of knowledge with respect to school, community, global cultures 	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance:				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
H. Self reflection (journals, dialogue, video tape, critique	* journals sporadically, less than once a week
* does not reflect on growth or methods of improvement
* uses journal as a negative release of feelings rather than a tool for learning
* does not reflect on teaching	* journals only once a week
* shows little effort to improve through self reflections
* journal only represents a listing of what occurred with no self reflection
* has little or no dialogue with mentor related to improvement of teaching	* journals 2 or 3 times a week
* uses journal entries and dialogue with mentor for self reflection and evaluation
* effort made to use reflective information to improve as an educator
* adjusts lessons to show  growth that was reflected in journal, dialogues,  and critiques	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* independent critical analysis of lesson for strengths and weaknesses through self reflection and journaling
* shares reflections and coordinates with mentor for most effective input into improvement of lessons and teaching	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
I.  Consideration of legal and safety rules and emer-
gency situations	* displays no knowledge of legal and/or safety rules
* relies on mentor to deal with emergency situations	* has a copy of legal and safety rules but inappropriately im-
plements them or doesn’t un-
derstand them
* has a copy of school policies
* has a copy of all drills
* has a copy of playground and school rules for individual building
* participates when dealing with emergency situations, but dependent on mentor	* demonstrates and implements correct safety and legal rules
* seeks information when necessary
* can identify an emergency situation as defined by school policy and acts appropriately	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* attends policy meetings offered by the school district
* seeks further knowledge of learner’s health, family, or community	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
J.  Appropriate use of human and physical resources

Human:  individuals used in planning, preparing, and teaching of a lesson

Physical:  items used in planning, preparing, and teaching of a lesson

	* seeks no outside human or physical resources which would enhance learning	* plans include use of outside resources at the suggestion of the mentor
* poor or no follow through which would actively involve outside resources
* includes use of outside resources in lesson plans and instructions only at the suggestion of the mentor	* includes use of outside human resources in lesson planning (i.e. other teachers, technology specialists, librarians, etc.)
* active involvement of outside community human resources (i.e. guest speakers, field trips, etc.)
* researches/uses outside physical resources in lesson planning and teaching (i.e. videos, library books, internet uses, etc.)	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* implements the use of human and physical resources effectively
* involves students in project research and development using human and physical resources	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
K.  Adequate knowledge in teaching field and an ability to gather additional content as needed	* makes content errors
* does not correct content errors of students or self
* does not activate knowledge or is unaware of interdisciplinary approaches to planning for appropriate learning	* draws on basic content knowledge only
* has problems transferring knowledge to students
* demonstrates little incentive to gather additional and/or supplemental content material
* draws on interdisciplinary planning	* demonstrates strong content knowledge
* ability to activate content knowledge to aid learners in making connections to their lives
* makes connections between content and other disciplines
* gathers additional content as needed	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* takes initiative consistently to select content that goes beyond traditional texts
* challenges students to think critically as they explore ways to connect content to other disciplines	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
L. Appropriate applica-
tion of knowledge of human growth and devel-
opment 	* Use inappropriate age-level activities and/or assignments
* does not plan appropriate activities and/or assignments for diverse learners	* uses appropriate age-level activities and/or assignments
* plans appropriate activities and assignments for diverse learners only in consultation with mentor	* uses age appropriate planning and teaching to accommodate diverse learners
* uses age appropriate planning and teaching to accommodate the age and interest level of the learners	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* involves students in planning and implementing ideas appro-
priate to the needs of the learners	
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Outcome #1	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
M. Effective oral and written communication skills of the student teacher	* uses language that contains grammatical and/or spelling errors, illegible and/or inappro-
priate for the grade level
* speech is inaudible and/or contains grammatical errors
* incorporates little classroom discussion and questioning techniques	* written language is generally correct and appropriate to grade level
* occasional errors are not corrected or corrected only when asked
* speech is clear and generally grammatically correct
* uses low level questions during class discussions	* clear, grammatically correct written language spelled correctly, informally and formally
* clear, grammatically correct 
use of oral language
* uses high level questioning techniques during class discussions	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* uses multiple written and oral strategies to challenge students and stimulate their language development
* guides students to form high level questions	
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Outcome #2:  Demonstrates competence in aspects of teaching that were not previously developed, including the following (A-B):
Outcome #2	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
A. Working effectively in a variety of ways with parents	* makes no effort to involve or to be involved with parents
* has no empathy with parental concerns	* Needs guidance and sugges- tions from mentor on how to talk with parents
* makes minimal parent contacts
* demonstrates limited ability to show empathy to parental concerns	* teams with mentor for guided experience when working with parents (i.e. conferences, tele-
phone calls)
* responds to parental concerns professionally and with sensi-
tivity in consultation with mentor	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* independently handles positive parent contacts
* seeks guidance from mentor with difficult parent problems
* conveys sincere caring and willingness to listen to parents and engages in open communication	
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Outcome #2	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
B.  Assisting with evalua-
tions and reports (e.g. report cards)	* depends entirely on mentor for evaluation input
* does no recording of student progress	* scores and records papers and written work, not always in a timely manner
* does limited assessment of instructional goals	* assesses instructional goals consistently
* gathers assessment data and with minimal guidance from mentor
* scores and records papers and written work accurately and in a timely manner
* assists with evaluations, report cards, etc.	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* gathers data and records about learner’s progress in multiple ways	
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Outcome #3:  Demonstrates knowledge of the school improvement plan and demonstrates competence in collaborating in school improvement activities.
Outcome #3	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
Demonstrates knowledge of the school improvement plan and demonstrates competence in collaborating in school improvement activities	* shows lack of knowledge of school improvement plan
* does not become involved with school improvement activities	* seeks information concerning school improvement plan
* minimal involvement, if any, with school improvement activities	* demonstrates knowledge of school improvement plan
* demonstrates collaborating in school improvement activities
* volunteers time for project(s) related to school improvement	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* becomes actively involved and volunteers for extra time and involvement with the school improvement plan	
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Outcome #4:  Demonstrates competence in continuing development as a professional educator.
Outcome #4	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
A.  Participates in the professional life of the school and/or district	* avoids becoming involved in school or district programs, project, or events
* does not participate in meetings, etc. or participates inappropriately	* participates when specifically asked with an appropriate level of participation
* demonstrates little or no desire to participate in outside programs or expansion of knowledge	* identifies and visits at least two programs at varying grade levels that either directly or indirectly affect the school culture (e.g. specialty teachers, academic programs other than own, etc.)
* participates in meetings such as grade level/department, school-wide faculty meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings
* contributes as necessary and appropriate	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* seeks opportunities to make major contributions to activities outside of own classroom or creates enrichment activities to be shared with peers and faculty
* uses outside class time to participate in additional programs	
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Outcome #4	Level of Performance				
	Unsatisfactory (U)	Basic (B)	Proficient (P)	Distinguished (D)	
B.  Demonstrates competence in continuing as a professional educator	* is not open to new ideas or programs
* does not accept constructive criticism or suggestions for development as a professional educator	* is open to new ideas but takes no initiative to develop or become better prepared as a professional
* attends only required meetings	* is open to suggestions for professional development
* seeks guidance of ways to continue developing as a professional educator
* attends in-service workshops, conferences, trainings, etc. that will provide additional development as an educator	* meets all expectations at the proficient level
* reflects on areas to develop as a professional
* actively seeks outside activities that will help growth
* demonstrates leadership qualities by offering to share information from attending a meeting/workshop in professional settings
* interacts and participates during in-service activities	
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