Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the early childhood program and provides in-depth details on demographics of the families and community. Fully explains the choice of the specific program.

Proficient - Describes the early childhood program and provides details on demographics of the families and community. Explains the choice of the specific program. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Describes the early childhood program and provides partial details on demographics of the families and community. Somewhat explains the choice of the specific program. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Minimally describes the early childhood program and provide details on demographics of the families and community; however, the explanation of the choice of the specific program and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the early childhood program and demographics of the families and community are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly and clearly describes the process of gathering the information/data. Attaches detailed interview notes as an appendix.

Proficient - Describes the process of gathering the information/data. Attaches the interview notes as an appendix. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Somewhat describes the process of gathering the information/data. Attaches brief interview notes as an appendix. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the process of gathering the information/data; however, the interview notes are not attached and significant details are missing and/or unclear.

Non-Performance - The description of the process of gathering the information/data and the interview notes are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a brief summary of the interview responses and thoroughly compares the responses to personal philosophy and approach to family and community engagement, fully identifying similarities and differences. Comprehensively discusses connection between the interview responses and quality of childcare issues identified in this week’s discussion topic.

Proficient - Provides a brief summary of the interview responses and compares the responses to personal philosophy and approach to family and community engagement, identifying similarities and differences. Discusses connection between the interview responses and quality of childcare issues identified in this week’s discussion topic. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a brief summary of the interview responses and minimally compares the responses to personal philosophy and approach to family and community engagement, somewhat identifying similarities and differences. Partially discusses connection between the interview responses and quality of childcare issues identified in this week’s discussion topic. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a brief summary of the interview responses and compare the responses to personal philosophy and approach to family and community engagement; however, similarities and differences are not identified, and/or there is no discussion of the connection between the interview responses and quality of childcare issues identified in this week’s discussion topic. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The summary of the interview responses is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - 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.

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 - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

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.