SPED Advanced Candidate Assessment of Professional Dispositions

Dispositions required of all advanced Special Education program candidates, and all students enrolled in graduate-level professional SPED courses.

0= Not Observed or Not Applicable

1= Unsatisfactory

2= Approaching Expectations

3=Meets Expectations

4=Exceeds Expectations

1 / Professional and Ethical Standards / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
a / Meets obligations and deadlines
b / Submits work that reflects high professional standard, commensurate with CEC and NBPTS expectations
c / Reflects upon and is responsible for own actions and decisions
d / Displays a positive attitude and emotional maturity
e / Utilizes sound professional judgment in decision making
f / Demonstrates ethical behavior and integrity
g / Receptive to change and responsive to professional feedback within the context of current practice and professional NBPTS standards
h / Upholds high standards of competence
i / Serves as an advocate for students with exceptionalities, both in the schools and the community
j / Manages conflict appropriately
2 / Leadership & Innovative practice / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
a / Exhibits creativity and intellectual curiosity and is willing to experiment with new ideas and techniques
b / Incorporates research based knowledge in practice
c / Facilitates the utilization of technology in a variety of contexts
d / Assumes leadership roles in improving professional practice
e / Actively seeks to prevent and/or solve problems
3 / Diversity and High expectations for all learners / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
a / Demonstrates belief that all students can learn to their potential
b / Promotes access, participation, and progress of students with exceptionalities in the general education curriculum
c / Displays a commitment to all students and their learning
d / Responsive to ideas and views of all stakeholders
e / Responsive to the readiness, learning profile, and interests of all students
f / Values multiple aspects of diversity; respects children and adults of various cultures, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, social classes, abilities, political beliefs, etc.
g / Shows respect for differences by providing equitable learning opportunities for all.
4 / Communication and Collaboration / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
a / Interacts in a professional manner with all stakeholders
b / Shares information, resources, and ideas with others
c / Works effectively with professional colleagues, families, and other adults
d / Serves as mentor and role model as appropriate
e / Uses effective interpersonal skills
f / Maintains confidentiality in communication and collaboration with all stakeholders
5 / Goal Setting and Life-long learning / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
a / Sets goals to improve practice based on reflection and self-evaluation
b / Models life-long learning through inquiry-based practices
c / Takes responsibility for professional development
d / Maintains active involvement in professional organizations
e / Commits to collaborating with families, community members, and other professionals as partners in the educational process