A-C, K, L

Carolyn Babione

HH 0028

941-2594

cbabione@ius.edu

D-J, M

Faye Camahalan

HH 0005

941-2136

fcamahal@ius.edu

N-Z

Amy Freyn

Summative Decision Point I

SDPI is the admission process and acceptance as a program candidate. Candidates self-assess dispositions and establish professional goals for the program of studies which should be reviewed periodically by the candidate.

You may download a sample of the form that we use for this Summative Decision Point HERE. Note that this is only a sample; the School will send you a completed copy of the form once you have been fully admitted.

(Note: This file is a PDF Document. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.  Actual Scantron assessment forms are continually revised, sometimes without web updating; this sample may not replicate the currently used form.)

Summative Decision Point II

SDPII is reviewed at the completion of core courses H520, P510 and P507, no later than 15 hours into the program.

1. Complete standards measured through core courses (H520, P507, P510).
2. Maintain a 3.0 grade in each course. It is the responsibility of the candidate to seek advising when courses are closed to ensure that the SDPII review is completed no later than 15 hours into the program. File a Petition for Exception if the SDPII review will be delayed due to additional licensing requirements.

Guidelines for Summative Decision Point II Writing (MEST Approved Revision 9/2/04,10/28/04)

Effective Fall 2004, all core courses will include a writing project that is aligned to one or more of the dispositions and National Board Certification (NBC) standards.

• A SDPII Self-Assessment Disposition writing assignment is included on the syllabus requirements for each core course (no more than 20% of the final grade).
• The SDP2 course assessment is evaluated by the core course instructor using a standard rubric established for each core course (H520, P507, P510).
• The Self-Assessment Disposition writing sample and the scored rubric is submitted by the instructor to the SOE Graduate Studies Coordinator at the end of the semester for each candidate.
• The Self-Assessment Disposition writing sample and scored rubric is filed in the candidate's records until completion of the first 3 core courses. (Instructors should keep a copy of the candidate's work for their own files should the backup copy be needed.)
• The SOE Graduate Studies Coordinator compiles the rubric scores and grades (3.0 or higher required for core courses to show evidence of meeting program standards). Acceptable Self- Assessment Disposition writing scores are:
  • H520 13 points or higher
  • P507 34 points or higher
  • P510 34 points or higher
• Any candidate not obtaining the acceptable score will be referred to the MEST Evaluation Team (2 Graduate Studies faculty members) for a remediation plan that may entail additional writing, additional coursework, etc. along with timelines for completion.
• The candidate will be notified of the decision and apprised of due process procedures.

Note: Candidates who have taken core coursework prior to Fall 2004 should check with their Assessment Advisor for guidelines for SDPII review.

You may download a sample of the form for SDP II by clicking HERE.  Note that this is only a sample, and that  the actual form will be completed by the School.  See your Assessment Advisor for assistance.

(Note: This file is a PDF Document. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.  Actual Scantron assessment forms are continually revised, sometimes without web updating; this sample may not replicate the currently used form.)

Summative Decision Point III

SDPIII is a 'teacher research' project conducted as a clinical experience most often completed in the building where the educator is employed. The candidate is not required to seek approval for the study from the campus Human Subjects Review unless the study is intended to be published or presented outside the university setting. The teacher research project includes a problem statement, literature review, documentation of teaching, analysis of video, documentation of assessment measures used, and self-reflection. If a candidate is adding an additional teaching content area to the license (such as reading, gifted and talented, computer education) the SDPIII should describe a study pertinent to this new license area, when appropriate to do so.

The SDPIII scantron form should be used as a guideline for the writing and is used for the blind-review process of evaluation.  Additional information can be obtained from the assigned Assessment Advisor. SDPIII should be completed no later than 30 hours into the program.

You may download a sample of the form by clicking HERE. Note that this is only a sample; see your SDP faculty advisor for details.

(Note: This file is a PDF Document. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.  Actual Scantron assessment forms are continually revised, sometimes without web updating; this sample may not replicate the currently used form.)

Deadlines for SDP III Submission:

• December 2006 Graduates:       11/17/2006
• May 2007 Graduates:                    03/23/2007
• August 2007 Graduates:              06/29/2007

Summative Decision Point IV

SDPIV is the final review to ensure that all program standards and assessments have been satisfactorily met. The Application for Degree should be filed with the Records Office no later than six months prior to graduation. The SDPIV paperwork should be completed in the last semester of graduate coursework leading to the degree.

1. Must finish with a 3.0 GPA or better
2. Finishing all required coursework
3. Dispositions forms completed
4. Growth statement on dispositions submitted
5. Growth statement on goals submitted
6. Application for Degree on File (6 months before expected graduation date)
7. Demographic information sheet submitted

You may download a sample of the form by clicking HERE.  Note that this is only a sample, and that you will be sent the actual form by our Records Specialist (in HH0023).

(Note: This file is a PDF Document. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.  Actual Scantron assessment forms are continually revised, sometimes without web updating; this sample may not replicate the currently used form.)