Distinguished - The plan includes a single paragraph that concisely and accurately introduces the plan and its purpose, shares the school/organization vision in one to two sentences, states the professional development vision/goal in one to two sentences, and lists seven to eight school/organization guiding principles. 

Proficient - The plan includes a paragraph introducing the plan and its purpose with accuracy, shares the school/organization vision in one to two sentences, states the professional development vision/goal in one to two sentences, and lists five to six school/organization guiding principles.

Basic - The plan includes a vague introduction of the purpose of the plan or the purpose may not be accurately stated. The school/organization vision /goal and professional development vision/goal are shared but may exceed one to two sentences. fewer than five school/organization guiding principles are included.

Below Expectations - Fewer than two of the four required elements of the plan are represented or are accurately represented. 

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

Distinguished - Each of the seven Standards for Professional Learning are clearly labeled and contain detailed, yet concisely written explanations of how each standard’s listed components will be addressed in the professional development plan. Each of the seven standards also align with 21^st Century Professional Development Standards, federal (NCLB) standards, and the respective state’s standards for professional development. 

Proficient - Each of the seven Standards for Professional Learning are clearly labeled and contain explanations of how each standard’s listed components will be addressed in the professional development plan. Each of the seven standards also align with 21^st Century Professional Development Standards, federal (NCLB) standards, and the respective state’s standards for professional development.

Basic - The explanation of how the Professional Learning Standards will be implemented in your plan is incomplete and/or does not address all of the listed components for each standard. Details are either insufficient or inaccurate regarding each standard aligns with 21^st Century Professional Development Standards, federal (NCLB) standards, and the respective state’s standards for professional development.

Below Expectations - The explanation of how the Professional Learning Standards will be implemented in your plan is incomplete and does not contain adequate explanations of how each standard’s listed components will be addressed in the professional development plan. 21^st Century Professional Development Standards, federal (NCLB) standards, and/or your own state’s standards for professional development are insufficient or missing entirely.

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

Distinguished - The reflection clearly states several benefits of schools/organizations becoming a learning system. Each of the four drivers of change and how they will be addressed in the professional development plan are thoroughly, yet succinctly detailed, including how each will enhance teaching and learning as well as an evaluation of change on cultural aspects once in place.

Proficient - The reflection includes one benefit of schools/organizations becoming a learning system. Each of the four drivers of change and how they will be addressed in the professional development plan are explained including how each will enhance teaching and learning as well as an evaluation of change on cultural aspects once in place.

Basic - The reflection briefly or incompletely addresses the benefit of schools/organizations becoming a learning system. Explanations of how each of the four drivers of change will be addressed in the professional development plan are brief and lack detail. An evaluation of change is included, but vaguely detailed.

Below Expectations - The reflection fails to mention the benefits of schools/organizations becoming a learning system. Explanations of how each of the four drivers of change will be addressed in your professional development plan lack detail or contain excessive information that distracts from the focus. The evaluation of change on cultural aspects is either too brief or is excessive in detail.

Non-Performance - The learning system reflection is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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.