RATING - INDICATOR	Indicator Not Met (Not Acceptable)	Indicator Partially Met (Acceptable)	Indicator Met (Target)	Total Score	Instructor’s Comments
Background of the Case Student	Description of the case student is vague and lacks significant information necessary for understanding the individual’s learning difficulties. Description is unacceptable for submission. 0-5 points	Description of the case student indicates some of the background criteria such as age, race, grade level, family history, attendance, discipline history, and/or other pertinent information necessary in understanding the individual’s learning difficulties. However, information is lacking in specificity and clarity leaving the rationale for selection of this individual for a case student somewhat unclear. 6-11 points	Description of the case student clearly articulates the age, race, grade level, family history, attendance, discipline history, and other pertinent information necessary in understanding the individual’s learning difficulties. An apparent analysis of the individual’s background and school history has been fully developed establishing a clear rationale for selection of this learner as a case study. 12-15 points	/15
Unique Characteristics of the Case Student	Description does not provide sufficient information to illustrate the academic, social, and/or behavioral characteristics as they manifest within the general classroom. Description is unacceptable for submission. 0-5 points	Description provides illustrations of academic, social, and/or behavioral characteristics of the case student that appear to impede his/her learning within the general classroom. Description includes some examples of how the individual’s unique characteristics manifest within the classroom, however information lacks specificity and seems to be missing relevant details. 6-11 points	Description clearly identifies the unique academic, social, and/or behavioral characteristics of the case student that appear to substantially impede his/her learning within the general classroom. Description includes specific examples of how the individual’s unique characteristics manifest within the classroom. Information provided is comprehensive and descriptive. 12-15 points	/15
Recommended Modifications	Recommended modifications do not align with the unique characteristics of the case student. Rationale for selection of modifications is vague and unclear. The information provided is unacceptable for submission. 0-7 points	Recommended modifications for the case student have been clearly stated in terms of the class environment, instructional strategies, curriculum, assessment, and/or collaboration with other professionals. However, the narrative lacks a clear link to the student’s background, unique characteristics, his/her family history, discipline record, etc. Rationale(s) provided seems weak and is not well aligned to the background information of the case student. 8-14 points	Recommended modifications for the case student’s environment, instructional strategies, curriculum, assessment, and collaboration with other professionals necessary for him/her to be successful within the general classroom is clearly stated. Each of the criteria for this assignment has clearly been addressed. Modifications outlined seem appropriate based on the case student’s background, family history, etc. Rationale for identification of modifications is clear and appears to be appropriate to the case student’s areas of concern. 15-20 points	/20
Reflections	Written product does not include a clear reflection section addressing the value to the candidate for conducting this case analysis. 0-5 points	Product contains a section specific to the candidate’s reflections on this learning experience. However, the information does not clearly address the benefits to the candidate in completing this case analysis in terms of his/her increased knowledge, skills and dispositions related to working with diverse at risk P-12 students. Reflections resemble a commentary of the experience rather than a clear self-analysis. 6-11 points	Product contains a clear section specific to the candidate’s reflections on this learning experience. The information in this section illustrates clearly the candidate’s increased knowledge, skills and disposition in relating to, and planning for diverse P-12 students in his/her classroom environment. Reflections give explicit examples of insights gained by the candidate that have clearly impacted his/her thinking in responding to the needs of diverse P-12 learners. 12-15 points	/ 15
Quality of Written Product	Written product does not clearly address the criteria for this assignment. Sections have been omitted and/or have clearly been overlooked by the candidate. Product does not appear to have been proofed for grammatical errors and is not acceptable for submission. 0 -5 points	Written product appears to address all of the criteria for this assignment. Formatting is clear and easy to follow. Some grammatical errors are present and inhibit the readability of the product. With the corrections of the grammatical errors the product is acceptable for submission. 6-11 points	Written product clearly addresses all criteria for this assignment. Formatting is clear and subheadings add to the ease of readability of the final product. Product contains only minor grammatical errors that do not inhibit the ease of readability of the paper. The product clearly represents high standards of preparation and presentation by the candidate. 12-15 points	/15

Total Score= /80

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