Program Completion Checklist

Each program participant will be observed at least once per term. Observations are recorded in the appropriate observation tab on the bottom of the checklist. The TDC evaluator, school-based supervisor or mentor (depending on the type of the observation) will record the scores for the scholar for each of the ten teacher standards, making comments for each standard. Within a week or so of the observation, program staff, school-based supervisors, mentors and scholars will meet to discuss the observation. School staff and scholars will enter any comments that they would like to enter. All parties will sign and date and the observation will be locked.

All scholars will complete two Self-Assessments of the Wisconsin Teacher Standards - one at the beginning of the program and one at the end of the program. These self-assessments provide scholars an opportunity to reflect on their proficiency in each of four elements of each of the ten standards and to make any comments regarding their current status in those standards. At the end of the document, scholars identify the standards in which they are weakest, reflect on why they think that is, and devise a plan to strengthen those areas. At the end of the program, after taking classes and gaining experience, scholars should have improved upon the scores from the first self-assessment.

Each scholar and their supervisor will complete three Professional/Human Relations Dispositions Rubric documents during the course of the program. These rubrics require scholars and supervisors to rate the scholar regarding their professional habits, ethical practice, their ability to collaborate with others, and their ability to create a positive learning environment.

Scholars are assessed in their communication skills three times durng the course of the program using the Communications Assessment Form.  This form helps school and program staff evaluate scholars in a number of communication skills. 

Speaking and Writing

Scholars are assessed in the clarity, conciseness, correctness, coherency, completeness of thought, and respect for their audience

Listening and Observing

As important as the scholar's ability to transmit information to the listener or reader is the ability to receive information. The scholar is rated on their ability to visibly listen, demonstrate an understanding of what is heard, actively observe and demonstrate an understanding of what is observed.

Professionalism

Scholars must be professional in communicating with all stakeholders including students, colleagues, parents and leaders.