Nebraska Department of Education
Clinical Practice Assessment Training
In Nebraska, teacher preparation is guided by the InTASC Standards. Many of the concepts and ideas closely mirror those of each district and the state, but there may be slight differences in the lexicon or vocabulary. This site provides support for the assessment expectations associated with clinical practice .
Rubric Overview: Watch the video, then open up the summative assessment rubric. Using the evidence charts, identify the differences between the proficient and the advanced columns and the proficient and the developing columns.
You will also see a link to a one page formative assessment that will be used by university supervisors and cooperating teachers to provide feedback throughout the semester.
Formative Assessment Instrument
(used throughout)
(midterm & final)
Standards 1-2: Watch the video and review the evidence chart. Identify the key difference in evaluating Standard 1 and Standard 2 on the rubric.
For an example of what Standards 1 and 2 could look like in a classroom, see the Key Insights.
Standard 3: Review the evidence chart for standard 3, watch the teaching clip, and evaluate the clip using the language from the formative instrument. Discuss with your partner(s). Key Insights
Standards 4-5: Review the evidence charts and open the Activity for Standards 4 and 5. Spend some time on the 'Learn' tab, then move on to practice matching the standard with the evidence with a 'Test' or 'Matching'. Key Insights
Standard 6: Review the evidence charts and jigsaw the information on the form amongst your partnership. The left-hand column lists indicators from the formative instrument and the right-hand column provides examples. In the center column, provide examples from your content area. It may be helpful to think through a specific theme or unit. Discuss with your partner(s). Key Insights
Standard 7: Look through the evidence chart for standard 7 and review the example lesson plan. Evaluate the plan using the language from the formative instrument. Discuss with your partner(s). Key Insights
Standard 8: Directions: Review the indicators from the formative instrument below. Look at each picture and identify how you could make each more engaging. As you process through examples, consider the following questions: 1) How are you using the strategy? 2) What is the purpose? 3) What are you doing with the information as a teacher? Discuss with your partner(s). Key Insights
Standards 9-10: Review the indicators from the formative instrument and the evidence chart. With your partner(s), discuss expectations for each other. Key Insights
Evaluation (standards 4, 6, 8): After watching the teaching clip, evaluate the clip using the language from the formative instrument. You will only be evaluating standards 4, 6 and 8. Discuss with your partner(s). Key Insights
Documentation Requirements
Documentation requirements for the semester are outlined in the graphic. Your institution will provide more information as to specific dates and how the information will be collected.
Have a wonderful semester!
Feel free to contact your institution if you have any questions, comments or concerns.