Mid-Term 			Final Evaluation
Student Teacher:      	Date:      	
School:      	Licensure:      	
Cooperating Teacher (CT):      	College Supervisor:      	
•	Cooperating Teacher completes evaluation in collaboration with College Supervisor.
•	“Basic” is an acceptable rating.
•	“Proficient” is a positive rating.
•	“Distinguished” is reserved for exceptional performance.
•	Items not completed at Mid-Term may be left blank.
•	All standards must be rated by the time of Final Evaluation.
School of Education Program Claim 1 – Teacher candidates have a sound foundation of specific content knowledge in the subject areas they are prepared to teach. 
The teacher candidate	Unsatisfactory	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished	
1. Presents accurate and relevant content. (1)*					
2. Uses correct academic language for content areas. (1)*					
3. Demonstrates best practices in accessing reliable content specific resources. (1)*					
4. Demonstrates best practices in planning and teaching of content specific learning experiences. (1)*					
School of Education Program Claim 2 – Teacher candidates have solid pedagogical knowledge of methods that research has linked to greater student achievement. 
The teacher candidate	Unsatisfactory	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished	
5. Demonstrates an understanding of student development and how they learn. (2)*					
6. Uses re-teaching and enrichment activities based on students’ needs. (2)*					
7. Uses effective strategies to address students’ preconceptions and misconceptions. (2)*					
8. Differentiates instruction for students with different learning styles. (3)*					
9. Differentiates instruction for students with diverse backgrounds. (3)*					
10. Differentiates instruction for students with exceptionalities. (3)*					
11. Includes cooperative learning activities when applicable. (4)*					
12. Implements instructional strategies that support authentic intellectual work. (4)*					
13. Develops critical thinking skills in their students. (4)*					

The teacher candidate	Unsatisfactory	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished	
14. Asks questions and stimulates discussion in different ways. (6)*					
15. Uses correct writing skills in communicating with students, parents, and colleagues. (6)*					
16. Demonstrates correct oral language skills in communicating with students, parents, and colleagues. (6)*					
17. Prepares thorough lesson plans that are linked directly to the desired student outcomes. (7)*					
18. Makes connections with students’ cultures and lives outside of the classroom. (7)*					
19. Makes connections between content they are teaching and other content areas. (7)*					
20. Uses a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques to inform and modify teaching and learning strategies. (8)*					
21. Uses assessment data to identify students’ strengths and to promote student growth. (8)*					
22. Identifies and uses students’ prior knowledge to plan effectively. (8)*					
School of Education Program Claim 3 – Teacher candidates are caring educators who demonstrate a professional manner to enhance their students’ learning. 
The teacher candidate	Unsatisfactory	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished	
23. Implements effective classroom management strategies. (5)*					
24. Creates a positive learning environment. (5)*					
25. Implements strategies to promote active student engagement and inquiry. (5)*					
26. Seeks out and attends professional development activities. (9)*					
27. Reflects on lessons and interactions with others for the purpose of self-improvement. (9)*					
28. Seeks feedback and adjusts teaching accordingly.(9)*					
29. Communicates and collaborates effectively with families and the larger community to support students. (10)*					
30. Communicates and collaborates effectively with school colleagues to support students. (10)*					

School of Education Claim 4 – Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to learn new information and have the skills to support lifelong learning.
The teacher candidate	Unsatisfactory	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished	
31. Takes the initiative to seek out information. (4)*					
32. Transfers knowledge to new situations. (4)*					
33. Demonstrates the skills of critical reflection. (4)*					
School of Education Program Claim 5 – Teacher candidates have knowledge and understanding of diversity and multicultural perspectives.
The teacher candidate	Unsatisfactory	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished	
34. Has accurate and sound information on matters of race, gender, individual differences, and cultural perspectives. (5)*					
35. Has taught a lesson/unit which incorporates a social justice activity. (5)*					
School of Education Program Claim 6 – Teacher candidates have the technological skills needed to enhance productivity and increase their students’ learning.
The teacher candidate	Unsatisfactory	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished	
36. Creates or accesses digital media to communicate or enhance instruction (e.g., Prezi, You tube, Internet, Power Point). (6)*					
37. Creates opportunities for students to create digital products to demonstrate knowledge of learning objectives (e.g., video, Wiki, Power Point, spread sheet). (6)*					
38. Uses technology for productivity tasks (e.g., online grading systems, record keeping, teacher websites, communication). (6)*					
School of Education Program Claim 7 – Teacher candidates have the skills to collect and analyze data on the academic achievement of their students.
The teacher candidate	Unsatisfactory	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished	
39. Designs developmentally appropriate instruction that leads to increased student achievement. (7)*					
40. Uses informal and formal assessment data to document their students’ increased achievement. (7)*					
41. Assesses both individual and group performance. (7)*					
* Numbers in parentheses refer to Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice – i.e., (2) refers to Standard 2 for Teachers.
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