Educator Preparation Office, Matthews Hall Suite 119
1155 Union Circle, #311337 Matthews Hall Suite 119 Denton, Texas 76203‐5017 (940) 565‐4226
https://coe.unt.edu/educator-preparation-office
“The power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela
Welcome to Clinical Teaching!
You have finally reached the point in your academic career where you will have the opportunity to apply all that you've learned over the last few years. Some of you may have thought this day would never come, but you have all persevered and worked hard to get to this point. The Clinical Practice Office is here to support you through your final push to becoming the teacher you've always wanted to be.
While some of the tasks before you may seem a little daunting, just remember that everything you will observe, experience, and do during this final semester is preparing you to officially join the most important profession in the world! Teachers impact the lives of students, families, and communities, and that is a huge responsibility.
So, take this opportunity to soak it all up, ask questions, observe, listen, get involved, and glean as much as you can from your cooperating teacher and field supervisor. You will have many experts to learn from-take advantage of this time!
If you have any questions or challenges, we are here to assist you. Please reach out to us at any time!
Cheers,
Amanda E. Vickery, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Educator Preparation
Spring 2024 Clinical Teaching Assignments
**This list includes ONLY clinical practice course assignments.
Due Date |
Assignment |
Completed 3 days prior to Each Scheduled Observation | Pre-Observation Conference and Lesson Plan (3) |
February 2, 2024 | First 15 Days of School Assignment uploaded |
February 9, 2024 | First T-TESS Evaluation completed by UNT Supervisor |
March 22, 2024 | Second T-TESS Evaluation completed by UNT Supervisor |
April 19, 2024 | Third T-TESS Evaluation completed by UNT Supervisor |
May 3, 2024 | Final (Summative)T-TESS Evaluation completed by UNT Supervisor |
May 3, 2024 | Time Record uploaded |
Spring 2024 Internship Assignments
**This list includes ONLY clinical practice course assignments.
Due Date |
Assignment |
Completed 3 days prior to Each Scheduled Observation |
Pre-Observation Conference and Lesson Plan (3) |
February 2, 2024 | First 15 Days of School Assignment (Internship I) |
February 9, 2024 | First/Fourth T-TESS Evaluation completed by UNT Supervisor |
March 22, 2024 | Second/Fifth T-TESS Evaluation completed by UNT Supervisor |
April 19, 2024 | Third/Sixth T-TESS Evaluation completed by UNT Supervisor |
May 3, 2024 | Final (Summative)T-TESS Evaluation completed by UNT Supervisor |
*Internship I students will have their First, Second, and Third T-TESS Evaluations this semester, and Internship II students will have their Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth T-TESS Evaluations this semester.
University of North Texas College of Education
https://coe.unt.edu/educator-preparation-office
Educator Preparation Office Staff Contact Information |
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Dr. Amanda Vickery |
Assoc. Dean for Educator Preparation |
Amanda.vickery@unt.edu |
Teresa Luna Taylor |
Director of Clinical Practice |
Teresa.Taylor@unt.edu |
Madelyne Lehnert |
Administrative Coordinator |
Madelyne.lehnert@unt.edu |
Destinie Noles |
Administrative Specialist, Clinical Practice |
destinie.noles@unt.edu |
Alyssa Strong |
Instructional Technologist |
alyssa.strong@unt.edu |
Jessica Powell |
TExES Success Office, Director |
jessica.powell@unt.edu |
Elizabeth Dracobly |
Certification Officer |
Elizabeth.dracobly@unt.edu |
Maria Prada |
Advisor Post Bacc Prog (Secondary & All-Level) |
maria.prada@unt.edu |
Carmen Yanes |
Advisor Post Bacc Program (EC-6 Programs) |
carmen.yanes@unt.edu |
PDS* Site (EC-6/4-8) Cadre Coordinator Contact Information |
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District |
Cadre Coordinator |
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Allen |
Ms. Robyn Tschantz |
Robyn.Tschantz@unt.edu |
Carrollton-Farmers Branch |
Ms. Benita Gordon |
Benita.Gordon@unt.edu |
Argyle/Sanger/Lake Dallas |
Ms. Michelle Bailey |
Michelle.bailey@unt.edu |
Aubrey/Little Elm |
Ms. Heather Steen |
Heather.Steen@unt.edu |
Coppell |
Ms. Beverly Wilson |
Beverly.Wilson@unt.edu |
Denton |
Ms. Denise Evans |
Denise.Evans@unt.edu |
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw |
Dr. Jeannette Ginther |
jeannette.ginther@unt.edu |
Frisco |
Ms. Pearla Vickery |
pearla.vickery@unt.edu |
Grapevine-Colleyville |
Ms. Brooke Moose |
Brooke.Moose@unt.edu |
Irving (4-8) |
Dr. Ranita Cheruvu |
Ranita.cheruvu@unt.edu |
Keller |
Ms. Ahveance Jones |
Ahveance.Jones@unt.edu |
Lewisville |
Mr. Jimmy Crockett |
James.crockett@unt.edu |
Northwest |
Dr. Jeannette Ginther |
Jeannette.ginther@unt.edu |
Plano/Wylie |
Dr. Ranita Cheruvu |
Ranita.cheruvu@unt.edu |
Post Bac (Elementary) |
Dr. Violet Dickson |
Violet.Dickson@unt.edu |
* Secondary and All-Level candidates do not participate in the Professional Development Sequence Model and do not have Cadre Coordinators.
OTHER HELPFUL CONTACTS |
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COE Undergraduate Student Advising Office |
Matthews Hall 105 |
Coe-sao@unt.edu |
940.565.2736 |
Post-Baccalaureate Advising Office |
Matthews Hall 119 |
Maria.Prada@unt.edu Carmen.Yanes@unt.edu |
940.565.3319 |
TExES Success Office |
Matthews Hall 119 |
Coe-tso@unt.edu |
940.369.8601 |
Certification Officer |
Matthews Hall 119 |
elizabeth.dracobly@unt.edu |
940.565.4226 |
UNT Career Center |
Chestnut Hall, 103 |
career.center@unt.edu |
940.565.2105 |
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships https://financialaid.unt.edu/ |
Eagle Student Services Center |
financialaid@unt.edu |
940.565.2302 |
UNT Registrar Help Desk |
Eagle Student Services Center |
registrar@unt.edu |
940.565.2111 |
Student Financial Services,https://sfs.unt.edu/ |
Eagle Student Services Center Room 105 |
sfs@unt.edu |
940.565.3225
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UNT Student Health & Wellness Centerhttps://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-health-and-wellness-center |
Chestnut Hall, 2nd floor |
ASKSHWC@UNT.EDU |
940.565.2333 |
The successful teacher candidate will consistently meet the following objectives:
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Clinical Teaching Policies and Rules
Candidates must provide proof of liability insurance for a minimum amount of $500,000 per incident to be allowed to begin clinical teaching. You may not report to your campus until you have shown proof of insurance. Cost-free professional liability insurance is available with a free student teacher membership in the Association of Texas Professional Educators. Go here to register for your free ATPE membership and obtain proof of liability insurance. You may also use other vendors to purchase this insurance; however, you must show proof of insurance prior to being allowed to begin clinical student teaching or internship.
LENGTH OF THE CLINICAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Clinical Teachers: To be recommended to the Texas Education Agency for certification, a clinical teacher must successfully complete the full number of days prescribed by the UNT Educator Preparation Program. A full day is defined as 100% of the district- designated school day. This typically consists of one classroom placement for the complete clinical teaching period or two 7-8 week placements, depending on the requirements of the candidate’s certification plan.
Internship Students: To be recommended to the Texas Education Agency for certification, a internship student employed as teacher of record on an intern or probationary certificate must successfully complete two full semesters of their employing district’s designated school year (Fall-Spring/Spring-Fall only).
ATTENDANCE
Clinical teachers must arrive before or by the designated time every day of the clinical teaching experience and remain for 100% of the school day. You are expected to participate in any duties expected of the cooperating teacher that happen before, during or after the school day (i.e., arrival, cafeteria, bus, dismissal, recess, etc.). You are also expected to attend separate non-instructional days but they cannot count towards your clinical teaching requirements. These days include professional development days, parent teacher conferences that take place on teacher work days, band competitions, or school sponsored festivals/events.
Leaving the school campus during the school day is not permitted without prior approval from your UNT field supervisor and cooperating teacher.
Clinical teachers are expected to be in their placement from the formal start to the formal end date of clinical teaching as established by the Clinical Practice Office. Per TEA requirements, clinical teachers must have a minimum of 70 days in their placements. TAC 228.35(e)(2)(A)(i)(I)
ABSENCES
The Texas Education Agency establishes the required number of days for clinical teaching that MUST be completed for a candidate to be recommended for a teaching certificate. TAC 228.35(e)(2)(A)(i)(I)
If it is necessary for the candidate to be absent for one or more days during the clinical teaching experience, it is the responsibility of the candidate to do the following:
SEMINAR/MEETING ATTENDANCE
Depending on which certification program a candidate is enrolled in, they may have required, ungraded seminars as part of the clinical teaching/internship experience. Attendance at UNT seminars and meetings conducted by university supervisors and/or cadre coordinators is mandatory. Every effort will be made to notify you of scheduled meetings; however, the field supervisor/cadre coordinator is permitted to call ad hoc meetings as deemed necessary.
HOLIDAYS
Candidates follow their assigned district’s calendar for all holidays, regardless of the scheduled University of North Texas holidays. For example, during the spring semester, take your spring break when the district does, not when UNT does. In a fall semester, your winter break coincides with your district’s winter break, not UNT’s.
CONDUCT REGARDING SOCIAL INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS
Clinical teachers and Internship candidates must recognize their position as a responsible adult and role model for all students. Clinical Teachers are held to the same standards of behavior regarding social interactions as a certified teacher.
Read the following excerpt from the Texas Administrative Code for further guidance. The Texas Education Agency has established legal criteria for appropriate educator-student relationships which include, but are not limited to the use of social media and electronic communications:
(i) the nature, purpose, timing, and amount of the communication;
(ii) the subject matter of the communication;
(iii) whether the communication was made openly or the educator attempted to conceal the communication;
(iv) whether the communication could be reasonably interpreted as soliciting sexual contact or a romantic relationship;
(v) whether the communication was sexually explicit; and
(vi) whether the communication involved discussion(s) of the physical or sexual attractiveness or the sexual history, activities, preferences, or fantasies of either the educator or the student. [(I) Standard 3.9.]
CLINICAL TEACHERS ACTING AS SUBSTITUTES
UNT Clinical Teachers are not permitted to act as paid or unpaid substitute teachers.
EMPLOYMENT DURING CLINICAL TEACHING
A clinical teacher may not have outside employment during the official school hours adopted by their placement district.
CAREER FAIRS
The UNT/TWU Education Career Fair or a career fair is a wonderful networking opportunity. In Fall semesters, the career fair is at TWU. In Spring semesters, the career fair is at UNT. Check the Career Center website for exact dates/times. The UNT/TWU Education Career Fair is just one of many career fairs that may be offered. If you plan to attend a career fair you must notify your university supervisor and your cooperating teacher in advance. You must pre-register for the UNT/TWU Education Career Fair. Consult the UNT Career Center website, https://careercenter.unt.edu for specific details.
TAKING OF ADDITIONAL COURSES
Additional coursework beyond what is required during clinical teaching is not allowed without prior approval from the Department of Teacher Education & Administration Admission, Retention & Review (ARR) Committee.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
If the board of trustees of an independent school district adopts a policy under Section 37.001(a)(8) of the Texas Administrative Code under which corporal punishment is permitted as a method of student discipline, a district-employed educator may use corporal punishment to discipline a student, unless the student's parent or guardian or other person having lawful control over the student has previously provided a written, signed statement prohibiting the use of corporal punishment as a method of student discipline. UNT clinical teachers may not under any circumstances, administer corporal punishment.
**This table does NOT include non-clinical course-related assignments or seminar attendance (if required). The chart below lists the items that must be completed & submitted ON TIME by the due date. Some assignments are recurring assignments. Due dates and deadlines are listed for both Clinical Teachers and Internship students on the Assignments Due Date pages in this handbook.
Assignment |
Frequency/# |
Completed By |
Success Criteria |
Due By |
First 15 Days of School |
Once |
Student |
Answers prompts thoughtfully and completely. Submit by due date |
Week 4 of UNT semester. |
Clinical Teaching Time Record |
Once |
Student |
Form completed accurately with no missing dates. [Absences should be recorded.] Enter your time daily; keep a running total. Final total meets TEA required days. |
End of semester |
POP cycle (pre-conference, observation, and post-conference) |
3 4 – Music Students 4 – KINE Students |
Student and field supervisor |
Demonstrates understanding of and thoughtful consideration of the lesson cycle.
POP cycle form will be sent to student, field supervisor, cooperating teacher, and EPO.
UNT T-TESS evaluations |
2/9/2024 3/22/2024 4/19/2024
*Pre-conference will take place 3 days before each T-TESS Evaluation.
*Post-conference will take place within 72 hours of T-TESS evaluation. |
Final UNT T-TESS Evaluation |
Once |
Field Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher |
Final UNT T-TESS Evaluations completed and must have a score of “Developing” or above to pass Clinical Teaching/Internship. Both Field Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher must check “yes” to recommend for certification |
5/3/2024 |
Note: This is a suggestion. It can be changed to meet individual needs.
WEEK |
RESPONSIBILITIES |
1 |
Actively Observe and Assist as needed. Most of the time is focused on learning classroom routines, actively observing students and the cooperating teacher, and assisting as possible. |
2 |
Co-plan and co-teach 25% of the day. Become responsible for one group of learners or one class. For example, secondary clinical teaching candidates may take over one class period. Elementary clinical teaching candidates might assume responsibility for one subject. Cooperating teachers assist as team members. Add additional activities as appropriate. |
3-4 |
Co-plan and co-teach 50% of the day. Same as Week 2. Gradually add responsibilities so that the clinical teacher has experience planning and teaching each subject/period before full responsibility begins. |
5 |
Co-plan and co-teach 75% of the day. As the clinical teacher assumes teaching of new subjects/periods, teaching responsibilities for subjects/periods they have taught the longest may be dropped. This assures that the clinical teacher will teach at most 75% of the day. |
6-7 |
Independently plan and teach 75% of the day. As the clinical teacher assumes teaching of new subjects/periods, teaching responsibilities for subjects/periods they have taught the longest may be dropped. This assures that the clinical teacher will teach at most 75% of the day. |
8-9 |
Full Responsibility 100% of the day Full instructional responsibility requires pre-planning and collegial preparation by both the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher. For a minimum of 10 consecutive days, the clinical teacher should have the full responsibility of planning and teaching the whole school day as if he/she/they were the regular classroom teacher. All other responsibilities that the teacher has during this time will also be assumed by the clinical teacher. The determination of full responsibility is at the discretion of the cooperating teacher. |
10-13 |
Gradual Release The clinical teacher will continue to take on responsibilities for portions of the day while gradually releasing the class back to the cooperating teacher full time. This can allow the clinical teacher to co-teach, continue to work with small groups, and participate in lesson planning and teaching as the cooperating teacher sees fit. The clinical teacher will still need to complete a lesson to be evaluated by their supervisor during this time. |
14 |
Opportunities in other grade levels As appropriate, allow the clinical teacher to observe in other settings and participate as the teacher sees fit. |
Note: This is a suggestion. It can be changed to meet individual needs.
WEEK |
RESPONSIBILITIES |
Weeks 1-7 are for the first rotation |
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1 |
Actively Observe and Assist as needed. Most of the time is focused on learning classroom routines, actively observing students and the cooperating teacher, and assisting as possible. |
2 |
Co-plan and co-teach 25% of the day. Gradually add responsibilities so that the clinical teacher has experience planning and teaching each subject/period before full responsibility begins. |
3 |
Co-plan and co-teach 50% of the day. Gradually add responsibilities so that the clinical teacher has experience planning and teaching each subject/period before full responsibility begins. |
4 |
Co-plan and co-teach 75% of the day. As the clinical teacher assumes teaching of new subjects/periods, teaching responsibilities for subjects/periods they have taught the longest may be dropped. This assures that the clinical teacher will teach at most 75% of the day. By the end of week 4, the clinical teacher should have taught all subjects/periods. |
5-6 |
Full Responsibility Full instructional responsibility requires pre-planning and collegial preparation by both the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher. For a minimum of 10 consecutive days, the clinical teacher should have the full responsibility of planning and teaching the whole school day as if he/she/they were the regular classroom teacher. All other responsibilities that the teacher has during this time will also be assumed by the clinical teacher. The determination of full responsibility is at the discretion of the cooperating teacher. |
7 |
Gradual Release The clinical teacher gradually releases teaching responsibilities back to the cooperating teacher. As appropriate, allow the clinical teacher to observe in other settings and participate as the teacher sees fit. |
Weeks 8-14 are for the second rotation |
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8 |
Actively Observe and Assist as needed. Most of the time is focused on learning classroom routines, actively observing students and the cooperating teacher, and assisting as possible. |
9 |
Co-plan and co-teach 25% of the day. Gradually add responsibilities so that the clinical teacher has experience planning and teaching each subject/period before full responsibility begins. |
10 |
Co-plan and co-teach 50% of the day. Gradually add responsibilities so that the clinical teacher has experience planning and teaching each subject/period before full responsibility begins. |
11 |
Co-plan and co-teach 75% of the day. As the clinical teacher assumes teaching of new subjects/periods, teaching responsibilities for subjects/periods they have taught the longest may be dropped. This assures that the clinical teacher will teach at most 75% of the day. By the end of week 11, the student teacher should have taught all subjects/periods. |
12-13 |
Full Responsibility Full instructional responsibility requires pre-planning and collegial preparation by both the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher. For a minimum of 10 consecutive days, the clinical teacher should have the full responsibility of planning and teaching the whole school day as if he/she/they were the regular classroom teacher. All other responsibilities that the teacher has during this time will also be assumed by the clinical teacher. The determination of full responsibility is at the discretion of the cooperating teacher. |
14 |
Gradual Release The clinical teacher gradually releases teaching responsibilities back to the cooperating teacher. As appropriate, allow the clinical teacher to observe in other settings and participate as the teacher sees fit. |
Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations of the University Field Supervisor
Immediate and Ongoing Responsibilities:
Responsibility to the Cooperating Teacher/Host Campus
Responsibility to UNT/The Clinical Practice Office
Ways to Support your Candidate:
Clinical Teaching Policies and Rules
Candidates must provide proof of liability insurance for a minimum amount of $500,000 per incident to be allowed to begin clinical teaching. You may not report to your campus until you have shown proof of insurance. Cost-free professional liability insurance is available with a free student teacher membership in the Association of Texas Professional Educators. Go here to register for your free ATPE membership and obtain proof of liability insurance. You may also use other vendors to purchase this insurance; however, you must show proof of insurance prior to being allowed to begin clinical student teaching or internship.
LENGTH OF THE CLINICAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Clinical Teachers: To be recommended to the Texas Education Agency for certification, a clinical teacher must successfully complete the full number of days prescribed by the UNT Educator Preparation Program. A full day is defined as 100% of the district- designated school day. This typically consists of one classroom placement for the complete clinical teaching period or two 7-8 week placements, depending on the requirements of the candidate’s certification plan.
Internship Students: To be recommended to the Texas Education Agency for certification, a internship student employed as teacher of record on an intern or probationary certificate must successfully complete two full semesters of their employing district’s designated school year (Fall-Spring/Spring-Fall only).
ATTENDANCE
Clinical teachers must arrive before or by the designated time every day of the clinical teaching experience and remain for 100% of the school day. You are expected to participate in any duties expected of the cooperating teacher that happen before, during or after the school day (i.e., arrival, cafeteria, bus, dismissal, recess, etc.). You are also expected to attend separate non-instructional days but they cannot count towards your clinical teaching requirements. These days include professional development days, parent teacher conferences that take place on teacher work days, band competitions, or school sponsored festivals/events.
Leaving the school campus during the school day is not permitted without prior approval from your UNT field supervisor and cooperating teacher.
Clinical teachers are expected to be in their placement from the formal start to the formal end date of clinical teaching as established by the Clinical Practice Office. Per TEA requirements, clinical teachers must have a minimum of 70 days in their placements. TAC 228.35(e)(2)(A)(i)(I)
ABSENCES
The Texas Education Agency establishes the required number of days for clinical teaching that MUST be completed for a candidate to be recommended for a teaching certificate. TAC 228.35(e)(2)(A)(i)(I)
If it is necessary for the candidate to be absent for one or more days during the clinical teaching experience, it is the responsibility of the candidate to do the following:
SEMINAR/MEETING ATTENDANCE
Depending on which certification program a candidate is enrolled in, they may have required, ungraded seminars as part of the clinical teaching/internship experience. Attendance at UNT seminars and meetings conducted by university supervisors and/or cadre coordinators is mandatory. Every effort will be made to notify you of scheduled meetings; however, the field supervisor/cadre coordinator is permitted to call ad hoc meetings as deemed necessary.
HOLIDAYS
Candidates follow their assigned district’s calendar for all holidays, regardless of the scheduled University of North Texas holidays. For example, during the spring semester, take your spring break when the district does, not when UNT does. In a fall semester, your winter break coincides with your district’s winter break, not UNT’s.
CONDUCT REGARDING SOCIAL INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS
Clinical teachers and Internship candidates must recognize their position as a responsible adult and role model for all students. Clinical Teachers are held to the same standards of behavior regarding social interactions as a certified teacher.
Read the following excerpt from the Texas Administrative Code for further guidance. The Texas Education Agency has established legal criteria for appropriate educator-student relationships which include, but are not limited to the use of social media and electronic communications:
(i) the nature, purpose, timing, and amount of the communication;
(ii) the subject matter of the communication;
(iii) whether the communication was made openly or the educator attempted to conceal the communication;
(iv) whether the communication could be reasonably interpreted as soliciting sexual contact or a romantic relationship;
(v) whether the communication was sexually explicit; and
(vi) whether the communication involved discussion(s) of the physical or sexual attractiveness or the sexual history, activities, preferences, or fantasies of either the educator or the student. [(I) Standard 3.9.]
CLINICAL TEACHERS ACTING AS SUBSTITUTES
UNT Clinical Teachers are not permitted to act as paid or unpaid substitute teachers.
EMPLOYMENT DURING CLINICAL TEACHING
A clinical teacher may not have outside employment during the official school hours adopted by their placement district.
CAREER FAIRS
The UNT/TWU Education Career Fair or a career fair is a wonderful networking opportunity. In Fall semesters, the career fair is at TWU. In Spring semesters, the career fair is at UNT. Check the Career Center website for exact dates/times. The UNT/TWU Education Career Fair is just one of many career fairs that may be offered. If you plan to attend a career fair you must notify your university supervisor and your cooperating teacher in advance. You must pre-register for the UNT/TWU Education Career Fair. Consult the UNT Career Center website, https://careercenter.unt.edu for specific details.
TAKING OF ADDITIONAL COURSES
Additional coursework beyond what is required during clinical teaching is not allowed without prior approval from the Department of Teacher Education & Administration Admission, Retention & Review (ARR) Committee.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
If the board of trustees of an independent school district adopts a policy under Section 37.001(a)(8) of the Texas Administrative Code under which corporal punishment is permitted as a method of student discipline, a district-employed educator may use corporal punishment to discipline a student, unless the student's parent or guardian or other person having lawful control over the student has previously provided a written, signed statement prohibiting the use of corporal punishment as a method of student discipline. UNT clinical teachers may not under any circumstances, administer corporal punishment.
UNT EPP Stages of Intervention
The clinical teacher, cooperating teacher and field supervisor should work collaboratively and be involved in the stages of intervention. Part of learning is being given an opportunity to work out the solution to correct one’s own mistakes without overreacting. However, concerns and problems begin to persist or form a pattern, respond sooner rather than later. Documentation, even before determining the most appropriate response is important. Record specific observed behaviors that indicate a cause for concern, especially about a candidate’s potential for program completion and/or success as a teacher. It may be difficult to recall the specifics later. Infractions of school, district, university, or Texas Education Agency policies/guidelines or applicable laws may warrant the skipping of certain Stages of Intervention.
CAUSES FOR SUSPENSION FROM AND/OR TERMINATION OF CLINICAL TEACHING PLACEMENT
The Clinical Teaching program is a cooperative relationship between the University of North Texas, cooperating school districts, cooperating teachers, and the clinical teacher. The expected outcome of clinical teaching is that the clinical teacher demonstrates the expected knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to be recommended for certification. Occasionally, there are circumstances that warrant the termination of the clinical teaching experience.
Termination may be initiated by the clinical teacher, the school district, or the University of North Texas. When such action is deemed necessary, reasons may include, but are not limited to any of the following:
REASONS FOR TERMINATION
PROCEDURES FOR TERMINATION (for Reasons 2–4)
The following procedures are required for termination of the clinical teaching assignment:
If a candidate wishes to contest the decision to terminate his/her/their participation in the placement and/or the UNT Educator Preparation Program, the following procedures are required:
RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS
In accordance with UNT Policy, a student may be excused from attending classes or other activities, including examinations, for observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. The clinical teacher should make every effort to notify his/her /their university supervisor of anticipated absence to observe religious holy days as early in the semester as possible. An excused student may not be penalized for the absence and must be allowed to complete any examination or assignment missed during the absence within a reasonable period after the absence.
ACCOMMODATION AND ACCESS
ADA Accommodation Statement. UNT makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Access (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide a student with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding one’s specific course needs. Students may request accommodations at any time; however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. The Office of Disability Access is located in Sage Hall, 1167 Union Circle Suite 167, Ph. 940.565.4323. Copies of the College of Education ADA Compliance Document are available in the Dean’s Office, Matthews Hall 117. Dr. Misty Sailors, Department Chair, Teacher Education and Administration (TE&A), is the contact person in TE&A.
PROHIBITION OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, INCLUDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL COERCION, SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING, FAILURE TO REPORT, AND RETALIATION
It is the policy of the University of North Texas to maintain a safe and respectful work and educational environment that is free from sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual coercion, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking and allows all individuals to fully participate in the benefits and privileges the University has to offer. Therefore, in accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual coercion, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking) at any of its locations, programs, or other associated activities.
See full policy here: Prohibition Against Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION RESOURCES
UNT is committed to providing a safe learning environment free of all forms of sexual misconduct. Federal laws and UNT policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex as well as sexual misconduct. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual harassment, relationship violence, stalking and/or sexual assault, there are campus resources available to provide support and assistance. The Survivor Advocates can be reached at SurvivorAdvocate@unt.edu or by calling the Dean of Students Office at 940-565-2648.
UNT CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Policy Statement. The University of North Texas is deeply committed to advancing educational excellence and preparing students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens of a diverse, global community. The University has established the Code of Student Conduct to promote the well- being, honor and dignity of all who live, learn, and work in our educational community.
Application of Policy. The Code of Student Conduct (“the Code”) applies to all students and to conduct that occurs on–campus, at University activities and off-campus when the conduct could adversely affect the University community, the pursuit of the University’s educational mission, or could create a hostile environment for a student on campus. The Dean of Students (DOS) will decide whether the Code will apply to student off-campus conduct on a case-by-case basis.
Students are responsible for their conduct from the time of application for admission to the University through the award of a degree. The Code continues to apply even if a student withdraws from the University during the conduct process or is not otherwise enrolled. Applicants also are responsible for their conduct prior to admission or re-enrollment. Sanctions for violation of the UNT Code of Student Conduct include, but are not limited to a warning, suspension, and expulsion from the university.
See full policy here: Code of Student Conduct
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM POLICY
The UNT Code of Student Conduct provides penalties for misconduct by students, including academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism. The term “cheating” includes, but is not limited to, (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; and (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or academic material belonging to a faculty or staff member of the university. The term “Plagiarism” means use of another’s thoughts or words without proper attribution in any academic exercise, regardless of the student’s intent, including but not limited to: the use of the published or unpublished work of another person, by paraphrase or direct quotation, without full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. The following academic penalties and sanctions for misconduct may be assessed upon determination that academic dishonesty has occurred: A. Admonition. B. Assignment of Educational Coursework. C. Partial or No Credit for an Assignment or Assessment. D. Course Failure. E. Probation Extending for Up to Two (2) Long Semesters. F. Suspension for Up to One Year. G. Expulsion from the University. H. Revocation of Degree. In addition, the case will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action. Procedures delineated in the UNT Policy on Academic Integrity will be followed in response to any violations.
SPOT
The Student Perceptions of Teaching (SPOT) is a requirement for all organized classes at UNT. This brief survey will be made available at the end of the semester. It provides a chance to comment on the effectiveness of the university supervisor. The College of Education is very interested in the feedback it gets from students, as we work to continually improve instruction. The SPOT is an important part of your participation in the clinical teaching class.
UNT CARE TEAM: CARE Team
The mission of the CARE Team is to:
The CARE Team is one of several resources available to the campus community to address these concerns. To refer a student to the CARE Team, please go to report.unt.edu. After submitting a report, a UNT staff member will reach out to the student within the next business day. A crisis or emergency involving a UNT student should be reported to the UNT Police Department by calling 911 or (940) 565-3000. If you ever have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us at CAREteam@unt.edu or (940) 565-4373.
STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
https://deanofstudents.unt.edu/resources
Military Activation of Enrolled Students
Copies of Documents, Assessments and Evaluation Tools
UNT T-TESS Formal Evaluations
Appendix B: Lesson Plan Template
UNT FLEXIBLE LESSON PLAN APPROACH
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The Teacher Education program at UNT is committed to preparing transformational teachers who hold deep pedagogical beliefs, enact expert teaching practices, and plan culturally sustaining and educational lessons.
Pedagogy
Successful teachers of all students hold deep pedagogical beliefs about the purposes for teaching. This requires answering questions such as: What is learning and teaching? What is the purpose of education? Who is education for? In our program, we have core commitments to identity, inquiry, activism, and community that teaching is not only “a relational and intellectual endeavor,” but “also both an ethical and a political act.” Schools can often succumb to reform accountability cultures that narrow teaching and learning to test preparation. Teachers risk losing what is most important for them and their students if they do not have deep pedagogical beliefs informing their instruction. Teacher candidates should explore pedagogical beliefs in their classes and throughout their careers.
Practices
Successful teachers of all students are able to enact expert teaching practices that support students’ learning. In UNT courses, teacher candidates should be working through specific practices that they can use in the classroom such as how to lead discussions, how to give feedback, etc. Teachers should have a robust knowledge of varied teaching practices they can call upon to meet the needs of particular students and classroom communities. Teacher candidates should explore expert teaching practices in their classes and refine them throughout their careers.
Planning
Successful teachers of all students design meaningful instruction through purposeful planning of teaching. This document serves as a guide for UNT teacher candidates and instructors to craft teaching plans that will support both their class community and learning goals. Teaching plans can follow numerous models which emerge from differing ways of thinking about how to structure teaching and learning experiences. There is no one right way to plan teaching, but rather different models that suit different needs.
We are providing you the following models to consider as guides for developing teaching planning (see table above). Each model has benefits, shortcomings, and their own assumptions about teaching and learning. As you review each lesson plan model, consider the following questions:
Appendix C:
First 15 Days of School
Instructions:
Option 1. Following the first 15 days of instruction that are not professional development, use the questions below to interact thoughtfully with what you have observed.
Option 2. (Choose option 2 if you are a Spring clinical teacher or an intern.) Watch the video “The First 15 Days of School Interview” (link to video can be found in Canvas). Interview your cooperating teacher, using similar questions asked in the video. Based on the video, teacher interview, and any relevant field experience, complete the First 15 Days of School Documentation form.
Appendix E
UNT Growth Plan
Student Teacher Name: Student ID:
University of North Texas
Growth Plan/Probation Contract
Identified areas of concern:
Recommended Intervention Strategies:
Timeline for Meeting Goals:
Additional Concerns, Needs, Comments:
Date to Reconvene: __________
Signatures: _____________________________________ Date: ___________
(Clinical teacher)
_____________________________________ Date: ____________
(Cooperating Teacher)
_____________________________________ Date: ____________
(Field Supervisor)
_____________________________________ Date: ____________
(Director of Clinical Practice)
Appendix F
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CLINICAL TEACHING HANDBOOK
LIABILITY INSURANCE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR CLINICAL TEACHERS
Note: Clinical Teacher must sign and submit this form before Clinical Teacher Orientation
Legal Name: ______________________________ UNT 8-Digit Student ID# _________________
By my actual or electronic signature below, I acknowledge that:
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Clinical Teaching at the University of North Texas is not covered by professional liability insurance through UNT or the public school district. Liability insurance is available through membership in the student branches of the (Texas Classroom Teachers Association at 888-879-8292, or the Association of Texas Professional Educators https://www.atpe.org/en/My-Account/Join. Membership is mandatory and offered to clinical teachers at no charge.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
By my signature below, I understand and accept the condition that the College of Education at the University of North Texas and the assigned public school district are released from any liability related to accidents or any other unexpected events which may occur in conjunction with my participation in required or voluntary activities during clinical teaching. I acknowledge that it is the recommendation of the College of Education that I obtain general medical/health insurance if I am not already covered.
NOTE: Your signature on this document is required for admission to clinical teaching. This document is located at:
https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IlmKtNMOW9Vbet
Appendix G
UNT FERPA Consent to Release Educational Records and Information for Clinical Teachers
Note: Clinical Teacher must sign and submit this form through Qualtrics before Clinical Teacher Orientation
This release represents your written consent to permit the University of North Texas Educator Preparation Program to disclose educational records and any information contained therein to the specific individual(s) identified below. Please read this document carefully and fill in all blanks.
I, ______________________________________________________ [print full legal name as it appears on your driver’s license] am a teacher candidate at the University of North Texas and hereby give my voluntary consent to officials:
A. To disclose the following records:
B. To the following person(s):
C. These records are being released for the purpose of:
I understand that under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA” 20 USC 123g; 34 CFR §99 (commonly known as the “Buckley Amendment”) no disclosure of my records can be made without my written consent unless otherwise provided for in legal statutes and judicial decisions. I also understand that I may revoke this consent at any time (via written request to the educator preparation program), except to the extent that action has already been taken upon this release. Further, without such a release, I am unable to participate in any field-based experiences including 30 clock hours of observation, Clinical Teaching, or internship.
NOTE: Your signature on this document is required for admission to clinical teaching. This document is located at: https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4URsdirJLHI859j
Appendix I
“The Educator’s Guide to Student Data Privacy”
Retrieved and revised on August 1, 2020 from “The Educator’s Guide to Student Data Privacy” by Kelly Gallagher, Larry Magid, & Kobie Pruitt: https://studentprivacycompass.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EduGuide_DataPrivacy_516.pdf
Please go the link for additional explanations and helpful information!
Why should classroom teachers care about student data privacy?
There are legal and ethical restrictions that impact districts, school, and teachers.
Traditionally, student data consisted of things like attendance, grades, discipline records, and health records. Access to that data used to be restricted to the administrator, guidance counselor, teacher, or other school official who needed it to serve the educational needs of the child. With the use of technology in schools, traditional data is now often shared with companies that provide Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and many other technologies. Parents, students, and others have raised concerns about what information is being collected or shared, and what use those companies might make of that data.
Teachers should be aware of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable state laws, along with their district or school policies regarding the use of educational products and services from ed tech vendors. (More on FERPA and other laws below)
What constitutes student data?
Information that is tied to individual students is referred to as personally identifiable information, or PII, and is subject to additional restrictions in laws and regulations.
Student personal information includes any information about a student’s identity, academics, medical conditions, or anything else that is collected, stored, and communicated by schools or technology vendors on behalf of schools that is particular to that individual student. This includes a student’s name, address, names of parents or guardians, date of birth, grades, attendance, disciplinary records, eligibility for lunch programs, special needs, and other information necessary for basic administration and instruction. It also includes the data created or generated by the student or teacher in the use of technology—email accounts, online bulletin boards, work performed with an educational program or app, anything that is by or about the individual student in the educational setting. Some student personal information such as social security number, is highly sensitive and collection may be barred by state law.
What is an education record?
The federal law, FERPA protects educational records that contain information directly related to an individual student and which are maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a party acting for the agency or institution. However, new state student privacy laws protect all “student personal information” and data that is now collected and used via modern educational technology products and services.
What if I want to use an education app or tool and I don’t know if my school/district has vetted it? NOTE: Do NOT use any technology with your students without your cooperating teacher’s knowledge and approval:
Be familiar with your school’s policy or process for selecting new educational tools, if one exists.
If an app or service you want to use is not on the “approved” list, ask for it to be vetted and ask how long the vetting process takes. If the process is lengthy, you will want to redesign your lesson or project plan. Once the app is approved, you can certainly use it later. The list may also contain similar alternative apps you can use in the meantime.
What are the federal and state laws that we need to follow?
FERPA – Information in a student’s education record is governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a federal law enacted in 1974 that guarantees that parents have access to their child’s education record and restricts who can access and use student information.
FERPA protects the access to and sharing of a student’s education record, which is all information directly related to a particular student as part of his or her education. FERPA gives parents specific rights to their child’s education records and when a child turns 18, the rights belong directly to him or her.
COPPA – The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) controls what information is collected from young children by companies operating websites, games, and mobile applications directed toward children under 13.
COPPA requires companies to have a clear privacy policy, provide direct notice to parents, and obtain parental consent before collecting information from children under 13. Teachers and other school officials are authorized to provide this consent on behalf of parents for use of an educational program, but only for use in the educational context. This means the company can only collect personal information from students for the specified educational purpose, and for no other commercial purpose. Some schools have policies that require school administrator approval before teachers can allow use of certain apps or services. When information is collected with the consent of a school official, the company may keep the information only as long as necessary to achieve the educational purposes.
PPRA – The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) outlines restrictions for the process when students might be asked for information as part of federally funded surveys or evaluations. In order to administer such surveys, schools must be able to show parents any of the survey materials used, and provide parents with choices for any surveys that deal with certain sensitive categories.
Some questions to help you quickly evaluate whether an app, website, product, or service will protect your students’ information. NOTE: Do NOT use any technology with your students without your cooperating teacher’s knowledge and approval! |
Ads are allowed, but many states ban ads targeted based on data about students or behavioral ads that are based on tracking a student across the web.
TIP: A particularly secure product will specify that it uses encryption when it stores or transmits student information. Encrypting the data adds a critical layer of protection for student information and indicates a higher level of security.
“The Educator’s Guide to Student Data Privacy”
Retrieved and revised on August 1, 2020 from “The Educator’s Guide to Student Data Privacy” by Kelly Gallagher, Larry Magid, & Kobie Pruitt: https://studentprivacycompass.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EduGuide_DataPrivacy_516.pdf
Please go the link for additional explanations and helpful information!
Why should classroom teachers care about student data privacy?
There are legal and ethical restrictions that impact districts, school, and teachers.
Traditionally, student data consisted of things like attendance, grades, discipline records, and health records. Access to that data used to be restricted to the administrator, guidance counselor, teacher, or other school official who needed it to serve the educational needs of the child. With the use of technology in schools, traditional data is now often shared with companies that provide Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and many other technologies. Parents, students, and others have raised concerns about what information is being collected or shared, and what use those companies might make of that data.
Teachers should be aware of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable state laws, along with their district or school policies regarding the use of educational products and services from ed tech vendors. (More on FERPA and other laws below)
What constitutes student data?
Information that is tied to individual students is referred to as personally identifiable information, or PII, and is subject to additional restrictions in laws and regulations.
Student personal information includes any information about a student’s identity, academics, medical conditions, or anything else that is collected, stored, and communicated by schools or technology vendors on behalf of schools that is particular to that individual student. This includes a student’s name, address, names of parents or guardians, date of birth, grades, attendance, disciplinary records, eligibility for lunch programs, special needs, and other information necessary for basic administration and instruction. It also includes the data created or generated by the student or teacher in the use of technology—email accounts, online bulletin boards, work performed with an educational program or app, anything that is by or about the individual student in the educational setting. Some student personal information such as social security number, is highly sensitive and collection may be barred by state law.
What is an education record?
The federal law, FERPA protects educational records that contain information directly related to an individual student and which are maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a party acting for the agency or institution. However, new state student privacy laws protect all “student personal information” and data that is now collected and used via modern educational technology products and services.
What if I want to use an education app or tool and I don’t know if my school/district has vetted it? NOTE: Do NOT use any technology with your students without your cooperating teacher’s knowledge and approval:
Be familiar with your school’s policy or process for selecting new educational tools, if one exists.
If an app or service you want to use is not on the “approved” list, ask for it to be vetted and ask how long the vetting process takes. If the process is lengthy, you will want to redesign your lesson or project plan. Once the app is approved, you can certainly use it later. The list may also contain similar alternative apps you can use in the meantime.
What are the federal and state laws that we need to follow?
FERPA – Information in a student’s education record is governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a federal law enacted in 1974 that guarantees that parents have access to their child’s education record and restricts who can access and use student information.
FERPA protects the access to and sharing of a student’s education record, which is all information directly related to a particular student as part of his or her education. FERPA gives parents specific rights to their child’s education records and when a child turns 18, the rights belong directly to him or her.
COPPA – The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) controls what information is collected from young children by companies operating websites, games, and mobile applications directed toward children under 13.
COPPA requires companies to have a clear privacy policy, provide direct notice to parents, and obtain parental consent before collecting information from children under 13. Teachers and other school officials are authorized to provide this consent on behalf of parents for use of an educational program, but only for use in the educational context. This means the company can only collect personal information from students for the specified educational purpose, and for no other commercial purpose. Some schools have policies that require school administrator approval before teachers can allow use of certain apps or services. When information is collected with the consent of a school official, the company may keep the information only as long as necessary to achieve the educational purposes.
PPRA – The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) outlines restrictions for the process when students might be asked for information as part of federally funded surveys or evaluations. In order to administer such surveys, schools must be able to show parents any of the survey materials used, and provide parents with choices for any surveys that deal with certain sensitive categories.
Some questions to help you quickly evaluate whether an app, website, product, or service will protect your students’ information. NOTE: Do NOT use any technology with your students without your cooperating teacher’s knowledge and approval!
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Ads are allowed, but many states ban ads targeted based on data about students or behavioral ads that are based on tracking a student across the web.
TIP: A particularly secure product will specify that it uses encryption when it stores or transmits student information. Encrypting the data adds a critical layer of protection for student information and indicates a higher level of security.
Appendix J
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY |
To: EC-6 Post-Bacc Students
From: Dr. Vickery: Purpose of the Teacher Work Sample/Research Project
Dear Graduate Teacher Candidates,
I am writing today to provide some clarity and detail regarding the Teacher Work Sample/Teacher Research Project. As a graduate student at the University of North Texas, you are expected to complete what is called a capstone project. In other programs, this may be a thesis or an exam. In the Teacher Education Program, we use the Teacher Work Sample as the capstone for your certification/degree plan because our goal is to make the experience as useful and practical as possible to our future teachers. This capstone experience is also aligned to the Texas Teacher Standards and the in TASC education standards for teacher preparation.
The TWS is designed to provide a structure and sequence of the teaching and assessment activities all teachers perform as part of their planning and instruction every year. It supports you in understanding the context and community in which learning occurs, to assess students prior to instruction, identify learning goals, plan to help students achieve those goals, assess for understanding, and to reflect on that experience.
Dr. Dickson, your cadre coordinator, will guide you through the project and support you in embedding the steps into the context and curricular foci of your placement. The TWS is not designed to be an "extra" assignment external to your clinical teaching, rather (as stated before) a clear structure for what we know to be the elements of effective instruction. Your outcomes will provide for some excellent discussion with both your peer pre-service colleagues and your cooperating teachers.
Cheers,
Amanda Vickery, PhD.
Assoc. Dean for Educator Preparation
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
1155 Union Circle #311337 Denton, Texas 76203-5017
940.565.4226 940.565.2921 fax www.coe.unt.edu
UNT Teacher Education & Administration
EC-6 Post Baccalaureate Teacher Work Sample
Introduction
UNT’s Teacher Education Programs are designed based on the inTASC Standards for teacher preparation. The 10 CAEP inTASC standards are organized under seven components as follows:
Standard #1: Learner Development. The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
Standard #2: Learning Differences. The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
Standard #3: Learning Environments. The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Standard #4: Content Knowledge. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
Standard #5: Application of Content. The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
Standard #6: Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
Standard #7: Planning for Instruction. The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
Standard #8: Instructional Strategies. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
Standard #6: Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice. The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
Standard #10: Leadership and Collaboration. The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
Instructions for the Development of the Teacher Work Sample
A Teacher Work Sample: is a demonstration of excellent teaching performance that provides direct evidence of a teacher’s ability to apply the 10 INTASC Standards and related components during student teaching or internship.
You will plan and teach an instructional unit and assess student outcomes. Use of the seven components will help you identify your students, develop learning goals, decide how you will assess your instruction, plan instruction before teaching begins, make instructional decisions during teaching, monitor student progress as you go, and demonstrate how you have impacted your students’ learning outcomes.
Use the following pages as a template for your Teacher Work Sample. Ensure that all red text has been removed, your name is entered in footer, and all sections are complete.
Step 1: Create a cover page with your name, title of the work, school district, school, content area, grade level, dates
Step 2: Complete all tables with information related to Components 1-7
Step 3: Complete contextual factors, descriptions, analyses, and reflections for Components 2 - 7
Component 2. Learning Goals/Objectives
Standard #4: Content Knowledge. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
Standard #5: Application of Content. The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
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Day 1- Objective, TEKS and ELPS
Day 2- Objective, TEKS and ELPS
Day 3- Objective, TEKS and ELPS
Day 4- Objective, TEKS and ELPS
Day 5- Objective, TEKS and ELPS
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Component 3. Assessment Plan
Standard #6: Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
Directions:
Submit a copy of your Pre/Post Assessments to your Cadre Coordinator to preview before you give the Pre-Assessment to your students. Please include all scoring criteria (keys, rubrics, etc.).
Also, let your Cadre Coordinator know how you plan to assess each day’s instruction (i.e. Daily Formative & Summative assessments). You may want to include copies of these.
Component 4. Design for Instruction
Standard #7: Planning for Instruction. The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
Standard #8: Instructional Strategies. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
Component 5. Instructional Decision Making
Standard #7: Planning for Instruction. The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
Standard #8: Instructional Strategies. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
Answer the following questions:
Administer your post-assessment at the end of the unit.
Component 6. Analysis of Student Learning
Standard #6: Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
Comparison of Pre/Post Assessment
(Provide a comparison of the Pre/Post Assessments in graphic representation)
Show graphic results by: Student, Objective, and Sub-Groups
Component 7. Reflection and Self-Evaluation
Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice. The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
Standard #10: Leadership and Collaboration. The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
https://www.wku.edu/teacherservices/student_teaching/documents/teacher_work_sample.pdf
Summary of Work Sample Components
Component 1. Contextual Factors
Standard #1: Learner Development. The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
Standard #2: Learning Differences. The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
Standard #3: Learning Environments. The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Standard 1. Learner Development
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CAEP 1 INTASC 1,2,3 |
1. Contextual Factors |
Forms completed with detailed descriptions of classroom conditions. |
Forms missing any information; vague description of classroom conditions. I have questions about the Work Sample |
Forms missing more than half the information; no classroom conditions described. |
CAEP 1 INTASC 4,5,6 |
2. Learning Goals, Objectives, TEKS & ELPS |
All 5 lessons contain CCSS/ LGs, objectives & activities. Assessment tools aligned with objectives & instruction. Uses results of assessment to guide and modify instruction. |
All 5 lessons contain CCSS/ LGs, objectives & activities. Most assess. tools aligned with objectives & instruction. Uses results of assessment to guide instruction. |
Fewer than five lessons contain CCSS/LGs, objectives & activities. Describes some assessment tools but not aligned with objectives and instruction. |
CAEP 1 INTASC 6,7,9 |
3, 4, 5 Instruction Plan and Assessment Plan |
Work Sample describes the pre- and post-assessment method(s). Summative assessment is performance and requires HOTS. Pre- and post-assessments are analyzed and efforts to remediate unsuccessful students included. Detailed information provided about communication and follow-up. All responses are detailed and logical. |
Describes the assessment plan for the Work Sample. Describes the pre- and post-assessment method(s). Summative assessment is not performance but requires HOTS. Pre- and post- assessments are analyzed and efforts to remediate unsuccessful students included. Information provided about communication & follow-up. |
Describes the assessment plan for the Work Sample. Describes the pre- and post- assessment method(s). Summative assessment is not performance nor requires HOTS. Pre- and post- assessments are analyzed but efforts to remediate unsuccessful students not included. Responses are vague with little supporting verbiage. |
CAEP 1 INTASC 4,5,6,7,8 |
5,6, 7 Analysis of Student Work & Description of Instruction |
Graphs of Pre and Post Assessments are posted and individual student progress is described. At least three lessons include hands-on activities, at least two lessons contain cooperative grouping, and teaching strategies other than lecture are used. |
Graphs of Pre and Post Assessments are posted and some student progress is described. At least two lessons include hands-on activities & 1 lesson with cooperative grouping. Other valid teaching strategies are used, but lecture dominates 2 or more lessons. |
Graphs of Pre & Post Assessments are missing or student progress is not described. Lessons include very little hands-on activities or cooperative grouping. Lecture dominates lessons. |
CAEP 1 INTASC 4 |
7. Reflection |
The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and examines evidence to evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of choices and actions on others. The teacher adapts his/her practice to meet the needs of each learner. |
The teacher examines evidence to evaluate his/her practices, particularly the effects of choices and actions on others. The teacher makes an effort to adapt his/her practice to meet the needs of each learner. |
The teacher does a poor job reflecting, examining, and evaluating his/her practices and the effects of choices and actions on others. The teacher makes little effort to adapt his/her practice to meet the needs of each learner. |
Appendix K
TEXAS TEACHING STANDARDS
The State Board for Educator Certification creates standards for beginning educators. These standards are focused upon the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, the required statewide public school curriculum. They reflect current research on the developmental stages and needs of children from Early Childhood (EC) through Grade 12. The Texas Teaching Standards are performance standards to be used to inform the training, appraisal, and professional development of teachers. UNT has implemented the Texas Teaching Standards through the implementation of T-TESS as its evaluation tool.
Standard 1--Instructional Planning and Delivery. Teachers demonstrate their understanding of instructional planning and delivery by providing standards-based, data-driven, differentiated instruction that engages students, makes appropriate use of technology, and makes learning relevant for today's learners. |
Teachers design clear, well organized, sequential lessons that build on students' prior knowledge.
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Teachers design developmentally appropriate, standards-driven lessons that reflect evidence-based best practices.
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Teachers design lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, adapting methods when appropriate.
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Teachers communicate clearly and accurately and engage students in a manner that encourages students' persistence and best efforts.
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Teachers promote complex, higher-order thinking, leading class discussions and activities that provide opportunities for deeper learning. (i) Teachers set high expectations and create challenging learning experiences for students, encouraging them to apply disciplinary and cross-disciplinary knowledge to real-world problems. |
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Teachers consistently check for understanding, give immediate feedback, and make lesson adjustments as necessary.
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Standard 2--Knowledge of Students and Student Learning. Teachers work to ensure high levels of learning, social-emotional development, and achievement outcomes for all students, taking into consideration each student's educational and developmental backgrounds and focusing on each student's needs. |
Teachers demonstrate the belief that all students have the potential to achieve at high levels and support all students in their pursuit of social-emotional learning and academic success.
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Teachers acquire, analyze, and use background information (familial, cultural, educational, linguistic, and developmental characteristics) to engage students in learning.
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Teachers facilitate each student's learning by employing evidence-based practices and concepts related to learning and social-emotional development.
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Standard 3 – Content Knowledge and Expertise. Teachers exhibit a comprehensive understanding of their content, discipline, and related pedagogy as demonstrated through the quality of the design and execution of lessons and their ability to match objectives and activities to relevant state standards. |
Teachers understand the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of their grade-level and subject-area content. |
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Teachers design and execute quality lessons that are consistent with the concepts of their specific discipline, are aligned to state standards, and demonstrate their content expertise.
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Teachers demonstrate content-specific pedagogy that meets the needs of diverse learners, utilizing engaging instructional materials to connect prior content knowledge to new learning.
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Standard 4--Learning Environment. Teachers interact with students in respectful ways at all times, maintaining a physically and emotionally safe, supportive learning environment that is characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations for student behavior, and organization that maximizes student learning. |
Teachers create a mutually respectful, collaborative, and safe community of learners by using knowledge of students' development and backgrounds.
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Teachers organize their classrooms in a safe and accessible manner that maximizes learning.
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Teachers establish, implement, and communicate consistent routines for effective classroom management, including clear expectations for student behavior.
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Teachers lead and maintain classrooms where students are actively engaged in learning as indicated by their level of motivation and on-task behavior.
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Standard 5--Data-Driven Practice. Teachers use formal and informal methods to assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and regularly review and analyze multiple sources of data to measure student progress and adjust instructional strategies and content delivery as needed. |
Teachers implement both formal and informal methods of measuring student progress.
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Teachers set individual and group learning goals for students by using preliminary data and communicate these goals with students and families to ensure mutual understanding of expectations.
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Teachers regularly collect, review, and analyze data to monitor student progress.
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Teachers utilize the data they collect and analyze to inform their instructional strategies and adjust short- and long-term plans accordingly.
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Standard 6--Professional Practices and Responsibilities. Teachers consistently hold themselves to a high standard for individual development, pursue leadership opportunities, collaborate with other educational professionals, communicate regularly with stakeholders, maintain professional relationships, comply with all campus and school district policies, and conduct themselves ethically and with integrity. |
Teachers reflect on their teaching practice to improve their instructional effectiveness and engage in continuous professional learning to gain knowledge and skills and refine professional judgment.
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Teachers collaborate with their colleagues, are self-aware in their interpersonal interactions, and are open to constructive feedback from peers and administrators. |
Appendix L University of North Texas
College of Education
T-TESS Clinical Teaching Rubric
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T-TESS Domain I: Planning |
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Accomplished (4pts) |
Proficient (3pts) |
Developing (2pts) |
Improvement Needed (1pt) |
Unsatisfactory (0) |
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Dimension 1.1 |
Instructional Planning Includes • All measurable goals aligned to state content standards. • Integration of technology to enhance mastery of goal(s). • All activities, materials, and assessments that: º are sequenced º are relevant to students’ prior understanding º integrate other disciplines º provide appropriate time for student work, lesson, and lesson closure º reinforce broader unit and course objectives º are vertically aligned to state standards º are appropriate for diverse learners • All objectives that are aligned and logically sequenced to the lesson's goal. |
Instructional Planning Includes • All goals aligned to state content standards. • Integration of technology when applicable. • All activities, materials, and assessments that: º are sequenced º are relevant to students º provide appropriate time for lesson and lesson closure º fit into the broader unit and course objectives º are appropriate for diverse learners • All objectives are aligned to the lesson’s goal. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Most goals aligned to state content standards. • Most activities, materials, and assessments that: º are sequenced º sometimes provide appropriate time for lesson and lesson closure • Lessons where most objectives are aligned and sequenced to the lesson’s goal. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Few goals aligned to state content standards. • Few activities, materials, and assessments that: º are sequenced º rarely provide time for lesson and lesson closure • Lessons where few objectives are aligned and sequenced to the lesson’s goal. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Goals are not aligned to state content standards. • Activities, materials, and assessments: º are not sequenced º do not provide time for lesson and lesson closure • Lessons where no objectives are aligned and sequenced to the lesson’s goal. |
Dimension 1.2 |
Instructional Planning Includes • Formal and informal assessments to monitor progress of all students and incorporates appropriate diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments data into lesson plans. • Consistent feedback to students, families, and other school personnel on the growth of students in relation to classroom and campus goals, while maintaining student confidentiality. • Analysis of student data connected to specific instructional strategies and uses results to reflect on his or her teaching and to monitor teaching strategies and behaviors in relation to student success. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Formal and informal assessments to monitor progress of all students. • Substantive, specific, and timely feedback to students, families and other school personnel while maintaining confidentiality. • Analysis of student data connected to specific instructional strategies. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Formal and informal assessments to monitor progress of most students. • Timely feedback to students and families. • Utilization of multiple sources of student data. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Few formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress. • Few opportunities for timely feedback to students or families. • Utilization of few sources of student data. |
Instructional Planning Includes • No formal or informal assessments to monitor student progress. • No opportunities for timely feedback to students or families. • No utilization of sources of student data. |
Dimension 1.3 |
Instructional Planning Includes • All lessons that connect to students’ prior knowledge, life experiences and future learning expectations. • Opportunities for students to utilize their individual learning patterns, habits and needs. |
Instructional Planning Includes • All lessons that connect to students’ prior knowledge and experiences. • Adjustments to address strengths and gaps in background knowledge, life experiences and skills of all students. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Most lessons that connect to students’ prior knowledge and experiences. • Adjustments to address strengths and gaps in background knowledge, life experiences and skills of most students. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Few lessons that connect to students’ prior knowledge and experiences. • Adjustments to address strengths and gaps in background knowledge, life experiences and skills of few students. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Lessons that do not connect to students’ prior knowledge and experiences. • Adjustments do not address strengths and gaps in background knowledge, life experiences and skills of few students. |
Dimension 1.4 |
Instructional Planning Includes • Questions that encourage all students to engage in complex, higher order thinking and problem solving. • Instructional groups based on the needs of all students and maintains both group and individual accountability. • All students understanding their individual roles within instructional groups and facilitates opportunities for student input on goals and outcomes of activities. • Activities, resources, technology, and instructional materials that are all aligned to instructional purposes, are varied and appropriate to ability levels of students. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Questions that encourage all students to engage in complex, higher-order thinking. • Instructional groups based on the needs of all students. • All students understanding their individual roles within instructional groups. • Activities, resources, technology, and instructional materials that are all aligned to instructional purposes. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Questions that promote limited, predictable, or rote responses and encourage some complex, higher- order thinking. • Instructional groups based on the needs of most students. • Most students understanding their individual roles within instructional groups. • Activities, resources, technology and/or instructional materials that are mostly aligned to instructional purposes. |
Instructional Planning Includes • Encourages little to no complex, higher- order thinking. • Instructional groups based on the needs of a few students. • Lack of student understanding of their individual roles within instructional groups. • Activities, resources, technology and/or instructional materials misaligned to instructional purposes. |
Instructional Planning Includes • No encouragement of complex or higher- order thinking. • Instructional groups are not based on the needs of students. • No evidence of student understanding of their individual roles within instructional groups. • Activities, resources, technology and/or instructional materials missing. |
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T-TESS Domain II: Instruction |
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Accomplished (4pts) |
Proficient (3pts) |
Developing (2pts) |
Improvement Needed (1pt) |
Unsatisfactory (0) |
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Dimension 2.1 |
The Teacher: • Provides opportunities for students to establish high academic expectations for themselves. • There is evidence that most students demonstrate mastery of the objective. • Anticipates student mistakes and encourages students to avoid common learning pitfalls. • Establishes systems where students take initiative of their own learning and self-monitor. |
The Teacher: • Sets academic expectations that challenge all students. • There is evidence that most students demonstrate mastery of the objective. • Addresses student mistakes and follows through to ensure student mastery. • Provides students opportunities to take initiative of their own learning. |
The Teacher: • Sets academic expectations that challenge most students. • There is evidence that some students demonstrate mastery of the objective. • Sometimes addresses student mistakes. • Sometimes provides opportunities for students to take initiative of their own learning. |
The Teacher: • Sets expectations that challenge few students. • There is evidence that few students demonstrate mastery of the objective. • Allows student mistakes to go unaddressed or confronts student errors in a way that discourages further effort. • Rarely provides opportunities for students to take initiative of their own learning. |
The Teacher: • Does not set expectations. • Students do not demonstrate mastery of the objective. • Does not recognize when a student error has been made. • Does not provide opportunities for students to take initiative of their own learning. |
Dimension 2.2 |
The Teacher: • Displays content knowledge of all the subjects she or he teaches and closely related subjects. • Integrates learning objectives with other disciplines and real-world experiences. • Anticipates possible student misunderstandings and proactively develops teaching techniques to mitigate concerns. • Conveys accurate content knowledge in multiple ways. • Sequences instruction that allows students to understand how the lesson fits within the structure of the discipline and the state standards. • Regularly provides opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative, and research-based). |
The Teacher: • Conveys accurate content knowledge. • Integrates learning objectives with other disciplines. • Anticipates possible student misunderstandings. • Accurately reflects how the lesson fits within the structure of the discipline and the state standards. • Provides opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative and research- based). |
The Teacher: • Conveys accurate content knowledge. • Sometimes integrates learning objectives with other disciplines. • Sometimes anticipates possible student misunderstandings. • Sometimes provides opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative, and research-based). |
The Teacher: • Conveys inaccurate content knowledge that leads to student confusion. • Rarely integrates learning objectives with other disciplines. • Does not anticipate possible student misunderstandings. • Provides few opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative and research- based). |
The Teacher: • Is unaware of conveying inaccurate content knowledge • Does not integrate learning objectives with other disciplines. • Does not anticipate possible student misunderstandings. • Provides no opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative and research- based). |
Dimension 2.3 |
The Teacher: • Skillfully uses probing questions to clarify, elaborate and extend learning; provides direct instruction as appropriate. • Anticipates possible student misunderstandings and proactively develops techniques to address stumbling blocks to learning. • Asks questions at the creative, evaluative and/ or analysis levels that focus on the objective of the lesson and provoke thought and discussion. • Provides wait time when questioning students. • Provides explanations that are clear and coherent. • Establishes classroom practices that encourage all students to communicate effectively using visual tools and technology with the teacher, their peers. |
The Teacher: • Uses probing questions to clarify, elaborate learning. • Recognizes possible student misunderstandings and responds with an array of teaching techniques to clarify concepts. • Asks remember, understand and apply level questions that focus on the objective of the lesson and provoke discussion. • Provides explanations that are clear. • Uses verbal and written communication that is clear and correct. • Establishes classroom practices that provide opportunities for most students to communicate effectively with the teacher and their peers. |
The Teacher: • Leads lessons with some opportunity for dialogue, clarification, or elaboration. • Recognizes student misunderstandings but has a limited ability to respond. • Asks remember and understand level questions that focus on the objective of the lesson but do little to amplify discussion. • Uses verbal and written communication that is generally clear with minor errors of grammar. |
The Teacher: • Directs lessons with little opportunity for dialogue, clarification, or elaboration. • Is sometimes unaware of or unresponsive to student misunderstandings. • Uses verbal communication that is characterized by inaccurate grammar; written communication that has inaccurate spelling, grammar, punctuation, or structure. |
The Teacher: • Directs lessons with no opportunity for dialogue, clarification, or elaboration. • Is unaware of or unresponsive to student misunderstandings. • Uses verbal communication that is characterized by inaccurate grammar; written communication that has inaccurate spelling, grammar, punctuation, or structure. |
Dimension 2.4 |
The Teacher: • Adapts lessons to address individual needs of all students. • Regularly monitors the quality of student participation and performance. • Regularly provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure students have the opportunity to master what is being taught. • Uses strategies to teach and assess students. |
The Teacher: • Adapts lessons to address individual needs of all students. • Regularly monitors the quality of student participation and performance. • Recognizes when students become confused or disengaged and responds to student learning or social- emotional needs. • Provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure students have the opportunity to master what is being taught. |
The Teacher: • Adapts lessons to address some student needs. • Sometimes monitors the quality of student participation and performance. • Sometimes recognizes when students become confused or disengaged and minimally responds to student learning or social-emotional needs. • Sometimes provides differentiated instructional methods and content. |
The Teacher: • Provides one-size- fits-all lessons without meaningful differentiation. • Rarely monitors the quality of student participation and performance. • Does not recognize when students become confused or disengaged, or does not respond appropriately to student learning or social- emotional needs. • Rarely provides differentiated instructional methods and content. |
The Teacher: • Does not monitor the quality of student participation and performance. • Does not recognize when students become confused or disengaged and does not respond appropriately to student learning or social- emotional needs. • Does not provide differentiated instructional methods and content. |
Dimension 2.5 |
The Teacher: • Consistently invites input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction, activities and pacing to respond to differences in student needs. • Adjusts instruction and activities frequently and within a broad range to maintain student engagement. • Continually checks for understanding through purposeful questioning and academic feedback. |
The Teacher: • Utilizes input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction and activities. • Monitors student behavior and responses for engagement and understanding. • Adjusts instruction and activities to maintain student engagement. |
The Teacher: • Sometimes utilizes input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction and activities. • Sees student behavior but misses some signs of disengagement. • Is aware of most student responses but misses some clues of misunderstanding. • Adjusts some instruction within a limited range. |
The Teacher: • Rarely utilizes input from students in order to monitor and adjust Instruction and activities. • Generally does not link student behavior and responses with student engagement and understanding. • Persists with instruction or activities that do not engage students. • Makes no attempts to engage students who appear disengaged or disinterested. |
The Teacher: • Does not utilize input from students in order to monitor and adjust Instruction and activities. • Does not link student behavior and responses with student engagement and understanding. • Makes no attempts to engage students who appear disengaged or disinterested. |
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T-TESS Domain III: Learning Environment |
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Accomplished (4pts) |
Proficient (3pts) |
Developing (2pts) |
Improvement Needed (1pt) |
Unsatisfactory (0) |
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Dimension 3.1 |
The Teacher: • Establishes and uses effective routines, transitions, and procedures that she or he implements effortlessly. • Students take some responsibility for managing student groups, supplies and/or equipment. • The classroom is safe, inviting and organized to support learning objectives and is accessible to all students. |
The Teacher: • All procedures, routines and transitions are clear and efficient. • Students actively participate in groups, manage supplies and equipment with very limited teacher direction. • The classroom is safe and organized to support learning objectives and is accessible to most students. |
The Teacher: • Most procedures, routines and transitions provide clear direction, but others are unclear and inefficient. • Students depend on the teacher to direct them in managing student groups, supplies and/or equipment. • The classroom is safe and accessible to most students but is disorganized and cluttered. |
The Teacher: • Few procedures and routines guide student behavior and maximize learning. Transitions are characterized by confusion and inefficiency. • Students often do not understand what is expected of them. • The classroom is unsafe, disorganized, and uncomfortable. Some students are not able to access materials. |
The Teacher: • No procedures and routines guide student behavior & maximize learning. Transitions are characterized by confusion and inefficiency. • Students do not understand what is expected of them. • The classroom is unsafe, disorganized, and uncomfortable. Most students are not able to access materials. |
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Dimension 3.2 |
The Teacher: • Consistently encourages and monitors student behavior subtly and responds to misbehavior swiftly. • Most students know, understand and respect classroom behavior standards. |
The Teacher: • Consistently implements the campus and/or classroom behavior system proficiently. • Most students meet expected classroom behavior standards. |
The Teacher: • Inconsistently implements the campus and/or classroom behavior system. • Student failure to meet expected classroom behavior standards interrupts learning. |
The Teacher: • Rarely or unfairly enforces campus or classroom behavior standards. • Student behavior impedes learning in the classroom. |
The Teacher: • Does not enforce campus or classroom behavior standards. • Student behavior impedes learning in the classroom. |
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Dimension 3.3 |
The Teacher: • Engages all students with relevant, meaningful learning, sometimes adjusting lessons based on student interests and abilities. • Students collaborate positively with each other and teacher. |
The Teacher: • Engages all students in relevant, meaningful learning. • Students work respectfully individually and in groups. |
The Teacher: • Establishes a class where most students are engaged in the curriculum. • Students are sometimes disrespectful of each other. |
The Teacher: • Establishes a class where few students are engaged in the curriculum. • Students are disrespectful of each other and of the teacher. |
The Teacher: • Does not establish a class where students are engaged in the curriculum. • Students are disrespectful of each other and of the teacher. |
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T-TESS Domain IV: Professional Practices and Responsibilities |
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Accomplished (4pts) |
Proficient (3pts) |
Developing (2pts) |
Improvement Needed (1pt) |
Unsatisfactory (0) |
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Dimension 4.1 |
• The Teacher: Behaves in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for • Texas Educators. Consistently meets all professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance, and behaviors). • Advocates successfully for the needs of all students on the campus. |
The Teacher: • Behaves in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. • Meets all professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance, and behaviors). • Advocates successfully for the needs of students in the classroom. |
The Teacher: • Behaves in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. • Meets most professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance, and behaviors). |
The Teacher: • Fails to meet the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. • Meets few professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance, and behaviors) or violates legal requirements. |
The Teacher: • Fails to meet the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. • Does not meet professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance, and behaviors) or violates legal requirements. |
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Dimension 4.2 |
The Teacher: • Sets some short- and long- term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, peer, and supervisor feedback, contemporary research, and analysis of student learning. • Meets all professional goals resulting in improvement in practice and student performance. |
The Teacher: • Sets short- and long- term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, and supervisor feedback. • Meets all professional goals resulting in improvement in practice and student performance. |
The Teacher: • Sets short-term goals based on self-assessment. • Meets most professional goals resulting in some visible changes in practice. |
The Teacher: • Sets low or ambiguous goals unrelated to student needs or self-assessment. • Meets few professional goals and persists in instructional practices that remain substantially unimproved over time. |
The Teacher: • Sets no goals unrelated to student needs or self-assessment. • Does not meet professional goals and persists in instructional practices that remain substantially unimproved over time. |
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Dimension 4.3 |
The Teacher: • Leads colleagues collaboratively on campus to identify professional development needs through self-reflection. • Fosters faculty knowledge and skills in support of the school improvement plan through professional learning communities, grade- or subject- level team leadership, committee membership or other opportunities beyond the campus. |
The Teacher: • Collaboratively practices in all scheduled professional development activities, campus professional learning communities, grade- or subject-level team membership, committee membership or other opportunities. |
The Teacher: • Engages in most scheduled activities, professional learning communities, committee, and grade- or subject-level team meetings as directed. |
The Teacher: • Engages in few professional development activities, professional learning communities or committees to improve professional practice. |
The Teacher: • Does not engage in professional development activities, professional learning communities or committees to improve professional practice. |
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Dimension 4.4 |
The Teacher: • Clearly communicates the mission, vision, and goals of the school to students, colleagues, parents and families, and other community members. • Systematically contacts parents/guardians regarding students’ academic and social/ emotional growth through various media. • Joins colleagues in collaborative efforts that enhance student learning and welfare and inspire trust and understanding in the school community. |
The Teacher: • Communicates the mission, vision, and goals of the school to students, colleagues, parents, and families. • Contacts parents/ guardians regularly regarding students’ academic and social/ emotional growth. • Actively participates in all school outreach activities. |
The Teacher: • Communicates school goals to students, parents, and families. • Contacts parents/ guardians in accordance with campus policy. • Attends most required school outreach activities. |
The Teacher: • Contacts parents generally about disciplinary matters. • Attends few required school outreach activities. |
The Teacher: • Does not contact parents about disciplinary matters. • Does not attend required school outreach activities. |
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Developing (2pts) |
Improvement Needed (1pt) |
Unsatisfactory (0) |
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Dimension 4.1 |
• The Teacher: Behaves in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for • Texas Educators. Consistently meets all professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors). • Advocates successfully for the needs of all students on the campus. |
The Teacher: • Behaves in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. • Meets all professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors). • Advocates successfully for the needs of students in the classroom. |
The Teacher: • Behaves in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. • Meets most professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors). |
The Teacher: • Fails to meet the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. • Meets few professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors) or violates legal requirements. |
The Teacher: • Fails to meet the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. • Does not meet professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors) or violates legal requirements. |
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Dimension 4.2 |
The Teacher: • Sets some short- and long- term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, peer and supervisor feedback, contemporary research and analysis of student learning. • Meets all professional goals resulting in improvement in practice and student performance. |
The Teacher: • Sets short- and long- term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection and supervisor feedback. • Meets all professional goals resulting in improvement in practice and student performance. |
The Teacher: • Sets short-term goals based on self-assessment. • Meets most professional goals resulting in some visible changes in practice. |
The Teacher: • Sets low or ambiguous goals unrelated to student needs or self-assessment. • Meets few professional goals and persists in instructional practices that remain substantially unimproved over time. |
The Teacher: • Sets no goals unrelated to student needs or self-assessment. • Does not meet professional goals and persists in instructional practices that remain substantially unimproved over time. |