Distinguished - In more than one paragraph, expertly summarizes each person’s role and contribution to Destini’s IEP meeting. Essential points are included.

Proficient - In at least one paragraph summarizes each person’s role and contribution to Destini’s IEP meeting. Minor relevant concepts are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - In at least one paragraph, partially summarizes each person’s role and contribution to Destini’s IEP meeting. Several relevant concepts are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - In less than one paragraph, attempts to summarize each person’s role and contribution to Destini’s IEP meeting. However, many essential details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The summary of each person’s role and contribution to Destini’s IEP meeting is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - In three or more paragraphs, expertly provides the details of three types of required information that the IEP written document must contain at the conclusion of the meeting. Essential points are included.

Proficient - In a total of at least three paragraphs, provides the details of three types of required information that the IEP written document must contain at the conclusion of the meeting. Minor relevant points are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - In at least three paragraphs, provides the details of three types of required information that the IEP written document must contain at the conclusion of the meeting. Several relevant points are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - In less than three paragraphs, attempts to provide the details of three types of required information that the IEP written document must contain at the conclusion of the meeting. However, many relevant points are missing and/or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The details of three types of required information that the IEP written document must contain at the conclusion of the meeting is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - In more than two paragraphs, expertly discusses the typical procedures that occur during the IEP team meeting. Essential details are included.

Proficient - In at least two paragraphs, discusses the typical procedures that occur during the IEP team meeting. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - In at least two paragraphs, partially discusses the typical procedures that occur during the IEP team meeting. Several details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - In less than two paragraphs, discusses the typical procedures that occur during the IEP team meeting. However, many essential details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the typical procedures that occur during the IEP team meeting is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - In more than one paragraph, thoroughly reviews the importance of placing this information in writing. Essential details are included.

Proficient - In at least one paragraph, reviews the importance of placing this information in writing. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - In at least one paragraph, partially reviews the importance of placing this information in writing. Several relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - In less than one paragraph, attempts to review the importance of placing this information in writing. However, many relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The review of the importance of placing this information in writing is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - In more than one paragraph, thoroughly and accurately describes the process of deciding placement.

Proficient - In at least one paragraph, describes the process of deciding placement. The paragraph is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic -In at least one paragraph, describes the process of deciding placement. The paragraph is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - In less than one paragraph, attempts to describe the process of deciding placement.

Non-Performance - The description of the process of deciding placement is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - In more than one paragraph, thoroughly and comprehensively explains two points of implementing the child’s IEP according to the IDEA. Examples or details are provided.

Proficient - In at least one paragraph, explains two points of implementing the child’s IEP according to the IDEA. The paragraph is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - In at least one paragraph, explains two points of implementing the child’s IEP according to the IDEA. The paragraph is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - In less than one paragraph, attempts to explain two points of implementing the child’s IEP according to the IDEA. The paragraph is incomplete and/or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The explanation of two points of implementing the child’s IEP according to the IDEA is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than one scholarly source, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses one scholarly source to support ideas. The source is used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment and on the reference page.

Basic - Uses one scholarly source to somewhat support ideas. Citations may not be formatted correctly within the body of the assignment and/or on the reference page.

Below Expectations - Uses one source that provides little or no support for ideas. The source may not be scholarly, and citations are not formatted correctly within the body of the assignment and/or on the reference page.

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

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 are 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 page, and reference page.

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

Basic - Exhibits limited 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 - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

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

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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