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Lisa Hoffman

HH 108 D

941-2137

lhh@ius.edu

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Faye Camahalan

HH 0005

941-2136

Graduate Program Advising:

Candidates are encouraged to receive program advising for course planning and licensing matters at least once a year.  Contact the Graduate Program Advisor for an appointment: Jane Riehl, HH0031, 812/941.2449, jriehl@ius.edu.

Summative Decision Point I

SDP I 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

SDP II 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 SDP II 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 SDP II Self-Assessment Disposition writing assignment is included on the syllabus requirements for each core course (no more than 20% of the final grade).
• The SDP II 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 SDP II 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.)

Graduate candidates may track their SDP II and III progress using the Milestones feature in OneStart. Enter OneStart with your username and passphrase. Click “Go to the Student Center,” then click on “My Academics & Grades.” In the resulting screen, click on “View My Advisement Report.” Also on this screen, candidates can choose options for viewing “What-If?” reports and unofficial transcripts. Opting for “View My Unofficial Transcript” allows candidates to print out a current transcript without paying the $7 fee for an “official” transcript. This is a good way for candidates to spot issues that may need resolution (i.e. a transfer course not credited, grade change not recorded, etc.), but note that Milestones (Summative Decision Points) do not appear on these transcripts.

Summative Decision Point III

Graduate candidates may track their SDP II and III progress using the Milestones feature in OneStart. Enter OneStart with your username and passphrase. Click “Go to the Student Center,” then click on “My Academics & Grades.” In the resulting screen, click on “View My Advisement Report.” Also on this screen, candidates can choose options for viewing “What-If?” reports and unofficial transcripts. Opting for “View My Unofficial Transcript” allows candidates to print out a current transcript without paying the $8 fee for an “official” transcript. This is a good way for candidates to spot issues that may need resolution (i.e. a transfer course not credited, grade change not recorded, etc.), but note that Milestones (Summative Decision Points) do not appear on these transcripts.

Submission Deadlines:

• August Graduates:                2nd Friday of May
• December Graduates:            2nd Friday of November

**When turning in your SDP III packet please make sure to bring 2 copies with the orginial document.**

Candidates are advised to request an SDP IV packet from the SOE receptionist when submitting SDP III. 

Summative Decision Point IV

SDP IV 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. 3.0 GPA or higher
2. Completion of all required coursework as detailed in the Bulletin
3. Disposition form submitted
4. Growth statement on dispositions submitted
5. Growth statement on goals submitted
6. Application for Degree (on file with SOE Records Office 6 months prior to graduation date)
7. Demographic information sheet submitted

You may download a sample of the form by clicking HERE.

Submission Deadlines:

• August Graduates:               1st Friday of June
• December Graduates:           1st Friday of December

Candidates are advised to request an SDP IV packet from the SOE receptionist when submitting SDP III.