The MBU EPP ensures candidates are able to apply their knowledge of InTASC standards relating to instructional practice.  Candidates demonstrate that they are able to assess (InTASC Standard 6), plan for instruction (InTASC Standard 7), and utilize a variety of instructional strategies (InTASC Standard 8) to provide equitable and inclusive learning experiences for diverse P-12 students.  MBU ensures candidates model and apply national or state approved technology standards to engage and improve learning for all students.

Data is analyzed from the STMFA (B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, E1, E4, E5, E6, E7, F1, F2).

The Student Impact Project (SIP) and Professional Skills Assessment correspond to all ten domains of the InTASC standards. 

Ratings of Meets or Exceeds on the SIP demonstrate proficiency on each of the InTASC standards. A 3- point rating scale of exceeding expectations (EE), meeting expectations (ME) and below expectations (BE) is assigned a numerical rating 1= BE, 2=ME, and 3= EE. 

The target for the ST/candidate performance on the SIP is 2.5/3.0, which is slightly higher than meeting expectations; 

Ratings of 1 on the Professional Skills demonstrate proficiency on each of the identified InTASC standards.with the target for Professional Skills is 1.  Scoring of 0 indicates that further development is needed. 

Efforts are made to place candidates in schools with student populations that represent the nation's diversity: 

  Diversity in field placements is essential for addressing InTASC standards 6, 7, and 8 by providing opportunities for pre-service teachers to develop assessment practices, communication skills, and professionalism that are responsive to the needs of diverse learners and communities. 

Exposure to diverse educational settings prepares educators to effectively assess student learning, communicate with stakeholders, and engage in professional practice with cultural competence and integrity.; helping them to navigate complex professional environments with cultural competence, humility, and respect, preparing them to work effectively with diverse students and communities.