Distinguished - Provides a thorough introductory paragraph that explains the purpose of the portfolio and the competency demonstrated through the five lesson plans.

Proficient - Provides an introductory paragraph that explains the purpose of the portfolio and the competency demonstrated through the five lesson plans. Minor details are missing from the introduction.

Basic - Provides a limited introductory paragraph that explains the purpose of the portfolio and the competency demonstrated through the five lesson plans. Relevant details are missing from the introduction.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an introductory paragraph that explains the purpose of the portfolio and the competency demonstrated through the five lesson plans; however, significant details are missing from the introduction.

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

Distinguished - Provides all lesson plans from weeks 1, 2, and 3. Each lesson plan thoroughly addresses the eight components. 

Proficient - Provides all lesson plans from weeks 1, 2, and 3. Each lesson plan addresses the eight components. Minor details are missing from no more than one lesson plan.

Basic - Provides all lesson plans from weeks 1, 2, and 3. Each lesson plan somewhat addresses the eight components. Relevant details are missing from at least two lesson plans.

Below Expectations - Provides all lesson plans from weeks 1, 2, and 3 and attempts to address the eight components; however, not all components are addressed and/or significant details are missing from at least two lesson plans.

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

Distinguished - Provides all lesson plans from weeks 4 and 5. Each lesson plan thoroughly addresses the eight components in full. 

Proficient - Provides all lesson plans from weeks 4 and 5. Each lesson plan addresses the eight components. Minor details are missing from no more than one lesson plan.

Basic - Provides all lesson plans from weeks 4 and 5. Each lesson plan addresses the eight components. Relevant details are missing from no more than one lesson plan.

Below Expectations - Provides all lesson plans from weeks 4 and 5 and attempts to address the eight components; however, not all components are addressed and/or significant details are missing from both lesson plans.

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

Distinguished - Provides a thorough rationale for how the portfolio demonstrates the strength and competency in planning educational experiences for learners with disabilities. Specific examples are used to fully justify the rationale.

Proficient - Provides a rationale for how the portfolio demonstrates the strength and competency in planning educational experiences for learners with disabilities. Examples are used to justify the rationale, but minor details are missing from the reflection.

Basic - Provides a limited rationale for how the portfolio demonstrates the strength and competency in planning educational experiences for learners with disabilities. Examples are minimally used to justify the rationale and relevant details are missing from the reflection.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a rationale for how the portfolio demonstrates the strength and competency in planning educational experiences for learners with disabilities; however, examples are not used to justify the rationale and/or significant details are missing from the reflection.

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

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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

Distinguished - Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to demonstrate an understanding of the given field of study and to broaden one's own viewpoints.

Proficient - Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to distinguish differences and similarities while acknowledging perspectives other than one's own.

Basic - Recognizes correlations between life experiences, academic texts, and ideas perceived as similar and related to one's own interests.

Below Expectations - Briefly comments about the connections between one's life experiences and academic texts.

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.