Distinguished - Provides detailed description of procedure  teachers use to collect data to determine possible functions of behavior. 

Proficient - Provides sufficient description of procedure teachers use to collect data to determine possible functions of behavior.

Basic - Provides a general description of procedure teachersn use to collect data to determine functions of behavior.

Below Expectations - Provides a minimal description of procedure teachers use to collect data to determine possible functions of behavior.  Description may overlook portions of the procedure.

Non-Performance - The description of the procedure teachers use to collect data to determine functions of behaviors is nonexistent.

Distinguished - Analysis of the importance of collecting and reviewing data before implementing specific interventions to address the challenging behavior is comprehensive and well supported with details and research. 

Proficient - Analysis of the importance of collecting and reviewing data before implementing specific interventions to address the challenging behavior is comprehensive and supported with research. 

Basic - Analysis of the importance of collecting and reviewing data before implementing specific interventions to address the challenging behavior is limited and, lacks detail.

Below Expectations - Minimal analysis of the importance of collecting and reviewing data before implementing specific interventions to address the challenging behavior.  Little to no detail or research was included.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the importance of collecting data before implanting specific interventions to address challenging behavior is nonexistent.

Distinguished - Provides detailed discussion of three common target behaviors a teacher may observe in young children and an expert proposal for the function of each.

Proficient - Provides a discussion of at least three common target behaviors a teacher may observe in young children and a proposal for the function of each.  The discussion and proposal may lack some details.

Basic - Provides a discussion of at least two target behaviors a teacher may observe in young children and a proposal for the function of each.  The discussion and proposal may lack several relevant details, and/or information may be inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss at least two target behaviors a teacher may observe in young children and a proposal for the function of each.  The discussion and proposal may lack significant details and/or information is inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The discussion of three challenging behaviors a teacher may observe in young children and functions of each  is nonexistent.

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical  application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand.  There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes.  Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page. 

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description. 

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement. 

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents. 

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions. 

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions. 

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.