A Competency

A Competency is an observable, demonstrable skill, attitude, technique or area of knowledge essential to success in the classroom or leadership. UVEI Competencies are known ahead of time and practiced throughout the internship. They must be achieved at the level of an accomplished beginning teacher or school leader in order for the Intern to graduate from the UVEI Internship Programs (and at the "applying" level for those seeking UVGSE degrees).

The term "competency" is sometimes used interchangeable with the term "standard," "standard of competency," or "proficiency."

The UVEI competencies are based on national standards, including:

*Teacher national standards: InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards

*School leader national standards: Educational Leadership Policy Standards 2008.pdf