UAS

Summative Decision Point: Admission to Professional Studies in Initial Licensure Programs

Source of Performance Information & Benchmark Criteria	Type of Performance Information to Be Recorded	Intended Evidence for Affect on Student Learning	Link to Conceptual Framework Foundations/Unifying Factors Emphasized	Link to Developing AR Standards for Licensure of Beginning Teachers
General Education Requirements	Transcript record of completion of 40 hours or more	Grades demonstrate the knowledge/content skills for leading student learning	Strong Liberal Arts Background; Oral and written communication and technology Core Values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Standards 1 & 2
Cumulative GPA of 2.50	Transcript record of completion of 40 hours or more	GPA demonstrates the knowledge/content skills for leading student learning	Strong Liberal Arts Background Core Values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Standards 1 & 2
All programs Grade of “C” or better: Engl 1013 Eng Comp I Engl 1023 Eng Comp II Sph 2003 Speech Math 1113 College Alg ECED/MLED require grade of “C” or better in all course work	Transcript record of completion of 40 hours or more	Grades demonstrate oral and written language skills for leading student learning	Strong Liberal Arts Background; Oral and written communication and technology Core Values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Standards 1 & 2
Praxis I Scores for Tests of Reading, Writing, and Math; ADE cut score or above	Institutional Score Report received from ETS on file in Director of Teacher Education Student Services	Scores demonstrate the knowledge/content skills for leading student learning	Strong Liberal Arts Background; Oral and written communication Core Values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Standards 1 & 2
Completion of ECE/MLED/SEED 2001/2002 with a grade of “C” or better	Philosophy of education, professional development plan, and evaluation of performance in and by the field on record in Director of Teacher Education Student Services.	Knowledgeable of the range in levels of learning found in the classroom; has ideas for how to make a positive affect on learning; has a vision for professional development in order to impact student learning.	Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions; Knowledge of the School Culture; Systemic and Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Oral and written communication, diversity, purposeful reflection, parents and community, and leadership Core Values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Application Interview	Extended open-ended questions directed by application; recommendation of advisor considers the Candidate’s performance in the early field experience, dispositions, and oral language	Knowledgeable of the range in levels of learning found in the classroom; has ideas for how to make a positive affect on learning; has a vision for professional development in order to impact student learning.	Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions; Systemic and Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Oral and written communication, diversity and reflection Core Values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Dean of Students: Verification of professional behavior.	Disciplinary record while in attendance at ATU	Record indicates the potential for appropriate role model	Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions	Dispositions of Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment of Evidence and Use of Results:

An application to professional studies, complete with current transcript(s), is presented to the Document Examiner in the office of the Director of Teacher Education Student Services for review and verification. The results of the review and verification are fed to candidate and advisors. Test scores, GPA, and specified grades are entered into the database for data collection; monitor % passing exams; provide feedback to Unit, Arts & Sciences and P-12; use results to identify those who may have difficulty early and provide help; evaluate Unit requirements and make appropriate changes; evaluate impact on minority enrollment and implement strategies; and monitor enrollment.