At the Assistantship level, each candidate will be evaluated by the Mentor and Supervisor, using the Mentor Teacher Evaluation Form and Supervisor Observation Form (see Assistantship Appendix). These forms will be submitted and kept on file in the Office of Clinical and Field Experience. At Internship I, evaluation of performance will be documented in the Internship Performance Rating at the end of the experience (See OFCE handbook). The candidate will conduct a self-evaluation of their performance in the domains and relevant indicators. The Mentor Teacher and University Supervisor will also evaluate the intern on these same items and this information will be shared with the candidate at a three-way conference. The Mentor and Supervisor’s consensus rating will serve as the Evaluation Council (EC) rating. This form will be used for evaluation of Internship II, at a mid-point and final evaluation conference. In both internships, an intern’s progress will be rated on the following scale:

• Highly Effective: Candidate performed at a level well beyond that expected of a preservice candidate; reflective of exceptional strengths only
• Effective: Candidate performed commendably; reflective of successful efforts
• Developing: Candidate performed adequately and shows progress toward mastery; reflective of acceptable efforts
• Ineffective: Candidate performed at a level less than developing level during practicum experience; reflective of the need to strengthen and/or develop competency to pass the practicum experience
• Not Observed: Candidate performed at a level insufficient for appropriate judgment

Intern II’s must receive Developing or better on each item in order to receive a Pass for the ELED 495. If a student receives an Ineffective rating (I) for any criteria at the evaluation point for the field experience, the following procedures will be followed:

• Assistantship: Criteria rated ineffective will be included in an Improvement Plan for the Phase II, Block II/Internship I semester.  Multiple ineffective ratings may result in removal from the field experience and failing grade in of ELED 307
• Internship I:  Criteria rated ineffective will be included in a contract to be applied to the Internship II semester.   Multiple ineffective ratings may result in removal from the field experience and failing grade in of ELED 494.
• Internship II: Criteria rated ineffective at midpoint evaluation will be included in a contract. Multiple ineffective ratings may result in removal from the field experience and failing grade in of ELED 495.  Any criteria rated ineffective at the final evaluation would result in a failing grade in ELED 495.

This rating form with the required signatures, along with other required paperwork, is submitted to the Office of Clinical and Field Experiences at the end of each internship.  The final EC score will also be submitted electronically to Taskstream by the University Supervisor.

When a Teaching Assistant(s) or Intern is not performing at an expected level on teaching or other professional responsibilities, the following steps will be taken:

The mentor teacher communicates the identified concerns with the university supervisor. The mentor teacher and the assistant(s)/intern meet to discuss the problem(s) and generate a list of concerns, evidence and improvement actions A short- term deadline for improvement would be identified and a review meeting would be scheduled. (see Improvement Plan form in this Appendix) . The supervisor would be present at this meeting and all parties should sign and receive a copy of the improvement plan.  This communication at this point in the process may be through email.

1. Assistantship: Due to the short period of time in the field experience, concerns should be identified quickly and communication between a mentor and supervisor should occur as soon as possible.
2. Internship I and II: The Clinical Coordinator and PreK-9 Program Coordinator are made aware of the improvement plan by the university supervisor.

The mentor teacher, university supervisor and assistant/intern will meet to review the improvement plan.  If sufficient improvement has been shown on all listed items, the process ends.  If any of the identified concerns  persist after the probationary period outlined in the  plan, a formal contract delineating behavior goals is developed and signed by the assistant(s)/intern, supervisor, and mentor teacher. The contract language, length of term, and timeline for improvement will depend on the circumstances and the severity of the problem. Active contracts will require regular review with the mentor, supervisor and candidate. A copy of the contract will be signed by and provided to the candidate, mentor teacher and supervisor. The Clinical Coordinator and PreK-9 Program Coordinator are contacted and informed about the concerns and the stipulations of the contract.  A contract template is included in this handbook.

1. Assistantship: Due to the short field experience at this level, communication regarding a contract meeting must be timely. A contract may address the most critical concerns in the assistant’s performance. If the assistant successfully meets the contract stipulations, additional contracts may be put in to place for future field experiences.
2. Internship I and II:

1. The supervisor will formally observe the intern within 5 days regarding the contract expectations  At least one other person will formally observe the intern (another supervisor, the site coordinator, another teacher, and/or the principal) within 10 days of the contract date. These observations are may be unannounced.  Each observer writes a formal evaluation addressing the goals cited in the written contract.  A copy of each evaluation is given to the intern, mentor, university supervisor and placement officer.
2. Within 10 days of the contract date, the mentor, supervisor, and intern would meet to assess the intern’s progress.  If there is documented improvement at this point, a new contract may be generated and the process begins again.

If there is not sufficient improvement and/or the written stipulations in the contract are not followed:

1. Assistantship: The supervisor, mentor teacher and university representatives will meet with the assistant regarding the contract expectations and teaching performance. All documentation will be presented at the meeting and will be filed in the candidate’s permanent folder. At this time the candidate(s) may be removed from the assistantship and other appropriate action taken. Failure to meet contract requirements may result in a failing grade for EDUC 307.
2. Internship I and II: The supervisor, mentor teacher and university representatives will meet with the assistant regarding the contract expectations and teaching performance. All documentation will be presented at the meeting and will be filed in the candidate’s permanent folder. The school PDS site coordinator and school principal may be involved in this meeting. 
   1. Based on the judgment of the supervisor, mentor teacher, university representatives and school representatives, the intern may be removed from the internship placement or other appropriate actions will be taken. Failure to meet contract requirements would result in a failing grade for ELED 494 or ELED 495.