Distinguished - Provides a clear and thorough overview for the assistive technology (AT) plan by identifying the learner, the specific disability area, and the grade level.

Proficient - Provides a clear overview for the assistive technology (AT) plan by identifying the learner, the specific disability area, and the grade level.

Basic - Provides an overview for the assistive technology (AT) plan by identifying the learner, the specific disability area, and the grade level. The overview lacks clarity but addresses all required components.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an overview for the assistive technology (AT) plan by identifying the learner, the specific disability area, or the grade level; however, the overview may lack clarity and may fail to address all required components.

Non-Performance - The overview is either nonexistent or fails to identify the learner, the disability area, or the grade level.

Distinguished - Fully and clearly discusses the characteristics of the student, such as educational strengths and needs, family involvement, classroom challenges or concerns, and/or existing support, allowing the reader to understand all pertinent information about the student.

Proficient - Sufficiently discusses the characteristics of the student, such as educational strengths and needs, family involvement, classroom challenges or concerns, and/or existing support, allowing the reader to understand most pertinent information about the student.

Basic - Discusses some of the basic characteristics of the student; however, the discussion lacks detail, allowing the reader to understand some pertinent information about the student.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe some of the characteristics of the student; however, the discussion may lack significant detail, allowing the reader to understand very little information about the student.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or fails to address the characteristics of the student.

Distinguished - Clearly identifies at least five areas of need related to materials and methods in the classroom or learning environment. Areas of need are entirely relevant and pertinent to the student’s situation.

Proficient - Identifies at least five areas of need related to materials and methods in the classroom or learning environment. Areas of need are mostly relevant and pertinent to the student’s situation.

Basic - Identifies at least four areas of need related to materials and methods in the classroom or learning environment. Areas of need are somewhat relevant to the student’s situation and/or may be somewhat limited.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify at least three areas of need related to materials and methods in the classroom or learning environment. Areas of need may be substantially irrelevant to the student’s situation.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or fails to identify any areas of challenge.

Distinguished - Expertly discusses potential barriers or missed opportunities, demonstrating a thorough understanding of how this particular learner’s educational experience has been affected by the disability.

Proficient - Sufficiently discusses potential barriers or missed opportunities, demonstrating a strong understanding of how this particular learner’s educational experience has been affected by the disability.

Basic - Discusses potential barriers or missed opportunities, demonstrating a rudimentary understanding of how this particular learner’s educational experience has been affected by the disability.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss potential barriers or missed opportunities, but the description is irrelevant and/or incomplete, demonstrating a limited understanding of how this particular learner’s educational experience has been affected by the disability.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or fails to discuss any potential barriers or missed opportunities.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses at least two possible solutions to address each area of need. Solutions are entirely relevant, innovative, and clear.

Proficient - Discusses at least two possible solutions to address each area of need. Solutions are sufficiently relevant and clear.

Basic - Briefly discusses at least two possible solutions to address each area of need. Solutions may not be entirely relevant and/or clear.

Below Expectations - Discusses at least one possible solution to address each area of need. Solution(s) may be significantly irrelevant and/or unclear.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or fails to discuss any possible solutions to address each area of need.

Distinguished - Properly employs all existing conventions for the specific type of assignment (e.g., lab report, academic paper, personal essay, etc.), as well as for the specific academic field (e.g., science, business, English, etc.).

Proficient - Properly employs most of the existing conventions for the specific type of assignment, as well as for the specific academic field.

Basic - Employs some existing conventions for the specific type of assignment, as well as for the specific type of academic field.

Below Expectations - Employs very few of the existing conventions for the specific type of assignment, as well as for the specific type of academic field.

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 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 page, 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 - 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 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 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.