Distinguished - Clearly and fully summarizes what would be expected from the teacher from the perspective of a parent.

Proficient - Summarizes what would be expected from the teacher from the perspective of a parent. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Partially summarizes what would be expected from the teacher from the perspective of a parent. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize what would be expected from the teacher from the perspective of a parent; however, significant details are missing and entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The summary of what would be expected from the teacher is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - From the perspective of an administrator, provides at least three clear and appropriate suggestions for positive change.

Proficient - From the perspective of an administrator, provides at least three mostly clear and appropriate suggestions for positive change.

Basic - From the perspective of an administrator, provides at least three suggestions for positive change. The suggestions lack clarity and/or are slightly inappropriate.

Below Expectations - From the perspective of an administrator, attempts to provide at least three suggestions for positive change; however, the suggestions are unclear and are entirely inappropriate.

Non-Performance - The three suggestions for positive change are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates a comprehensive and clear list or chart of resources an administrator would suggest to the teacher.

Proficient - Creates a list or chart of resources an administrator would suggest to this teacher. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Creates a partial list or chart of resources an administrator would suggest to this teacher. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a list or chart of resources an administrator would suggest to this teacher; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

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

Distinguished - Clearly states three additional ways to support this teacher in deepening his/her understanding of the importance of a family/school partnership. The support is clearly appropriate.

Proficient - States three additional ways to support this teacher in deepening his/her understanding of the importance of a family/school partnership. The support is appropriate.

Basic - States three additional ways to support this teacher in deepening his/her understanding of the importance of a family/school partnership. The support is mostly appropriate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to state three additional ways to support this teacher in deepening his/her understanding of the importance of a family/school partnership; however, the support is severely inappropriate.

Non-Performance - The three additional ways to support the teacher are either nonexistent or lack 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 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 - Demonstrates consistent use of reliable, appropriate sources and/or evidence to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Proficient - Demonstrates mostly consistent use of reliable sources that are appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer some support to the ideas in the writing. 

Basic - Demonstrates somewhat inconsistent use of sources that are mostly reliable to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer little support to the ideas in the writing.

Below Expectations - Inconsistently utilizes sources and/or evidence that may be unrelated and offer little support to the ideas in the writing. 

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 - 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 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.