| Indicator |
Beginning (1) |
Progressing (2) |
Proficient (3) |
Advanced (4) |
| Has a record of excellent attendance and punctuality and is always prepared |
Has unacceptable excuses for absences; is continually late; missed 4 or more days of student teaching; usually unprepared |
Has a fairly good record of attendance and is; on time; absences are valid; missed 3 or less days of student teaching; sometimes well-prepared |
Has a record of excellent attendance and is always on time; has only missed 1 or 2 days of student teaching; is well-prepared |
Has a record of excellent attendance and is always on time; has not missed any days of student teaching or has asked to make up missing days; has made advanced preparations for teaching and management |
| Follows dress and grooming guidelines |
Does not dress as a professional; wears inappropriate or immodest apparel; does not consistently follow good grooming guidelines |
Usually follows dress and grooming guidelines of the school district; has to be occasionally reminded of dress code |
Follows dress and grooming guidelines of the school district; professional image is appropriate |
Seeks out and follows dress and grooming guidelines of the school district; always projects a highly professional image |
| Uses appropriate and professional oral and written language in all school settings |
Discusses inappropriate topics in the school setting; oral and written language is often immature unprofessional, or grammatically incorrect |
Uses appropriate language in the school classroom; oral and written language has occasional errors |
Uses appropriate and professional oral and written language in all school settings; written and oral language is correct and functional |
Uses appropriate and professional oral and written language in all school settings; written and oral language is exemplary |
| Demonstrates professional ethics (confidentiality, respect, fairness, legal obligations) |
Often exhibits unprofessional behavior (violating confidentiality, unfairness, unaware of legal responsibilities) |
Usually demonstrates professional ethics; has to be reminded about issues of confidentiality, fairness, and legal responsibilities |
Demonstrates professional ethics in most aspects of the teaching profession |
Always demonstrates the highest of professional standards in all aspects of the teaching profession; holds high standards even in difficult situations |