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2) [11/12/2008 12:51:18 PM]Teacher Work Sample Rubric for Special Education
Learning Goals Exemplary
Demonstrated Demonstrated
1. Significance, Challenge and Variety
2. Clarity
3. Appropriateness for Students
4. Alignment with National, State or Local Standards including IEP

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2)Assessment Plan Exemplary
Demonstrated Demonstrated
1. Identify SOL's
2. Task Analysis
3. Objective
4. Probes/formative assessment
5. Data Collection
6. Graph
7. Use of Data
Indicator Not Indicator
Instructional Decision-Making Exemplary
Demonstrated Demonstrated
1. Sound Professional Practice
2. Modifications Based on Analysis of Student Learning
3. Congruence Between Modifications and Learning Goals
Indicator Not Indicator
Design for Instruction Exemplary
Demonstrated Demonstrated
1. Alignment with Learning Goals
2. Accurate Representation of Content
3. Lesson and Structure
4. Use of a Variety of Instruction, Activities, Assignments and
Resources
5. Use of Contextual Information and Data to Select Appropriate and
Relevant Activities, Assignments and Resouces
6. Use of Technology
Indicator Not Indicator
Analysis of Student Learning Exemplary
Demonstrated Demonstrated
1. Clarity and Accuracy of Presentation
2. Alignment with Learning Goals
3. Interpretation of Data for Individual Child
4. Evidence of Student Learning for Individual Child
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Teacher Work Sample Rubric for Special Education
Reflection and Self-Evaluation Exemplary
Demonstrated Demonstrated
1. Interpretation of Student Learning
2. Insights on Effecitve Instruction and Assessment
3. Alignment Among Goals, Instruction and Assessment
4. Implications for Future Teaching
5. Implications for Professional Development
OVERALL TWS SCORE
1 Beginning 2 Developing 3 Proficient 4 Exemplary