The following tables show when Key Assessments occur at specific transition points within a program and show the relationship between the program’s Key Assessments and admissions, clinical practice, program completion, and after program completion.
Read the Key Assessment descriptions by program and by the four Guiding Principles in the Rossier
Assessment and Evaluation Guide for Improvement System
| Program | Admissions | Entry to Clinical Practice | Exit from Clinical Practice | ProgramCompletion | After Program Completion |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Multiple and Single Subject Credential and TESOL certificate | Essays, professional experience, recommendation letters, writing sample, academic record (undergraduate GPA, and university transcripts are evaluated regarding specific coursework relevant for the MAT Program) | KA2Ped A “Combo” assignment | E-portfolio formative assessment2E-portfolio summative assessment2 | TPA (PACT) | Alumni Survey |
| Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership | Essays, professional experience, recommendation letters, writing sample, academic record (GRE scores, undergraduate and graduate GPA, university transcripts are evaluated regarding specific coursework relevant for the Ed.D. program) | N/A | N/A | Dissertation Defense | Alumni SurveyEmployment Data Survey |
| Administrative Credential Program | Essays, professional experience, recommendation letters, writing sample, academic record (GRE scores, undergraduate and graduate GPA, university transcripts are evaluated regarding specific coursework relevant for the Ed.D. and Administrative Credential program | Induction Plan | Portfolio | Presentation | Alumni Survey |
| Master of Social Work, Child Welfare and Attendance (and Pupil Personnel Services Credential) | Essays, professional experience, recommendation letters, writing sample, academic record (undergraduate GPA, and university transcripts are evaluated regarding specific coursework relevant for the MSW Program) | Foundation Year Learning Agreement and Evaluation | Mid-Year Concentration EvaluationChild Welfare and Attendance LogPupil Personnel Services Credential EvaluationFinal Concentration Year Evaluation | Mid-Year Concentration EvaluationChild Welfare and Attendance LogPupil Personnel Services Credential EvaluationFinal Concentration Year Evaluation | Alumni Survey |
| Reading Certificate Program | Essays, professional experience, recommendation letters, writing samples, and academic records (undergraduate GPA and university transcripts) are evaluated regarding specific coursework relevant for the Reading Certificate Program. | Reading Strategy Research PaperLiteracy Profile | Diagnostic Teaching Video and Diagnostic Teaching Analysis | Content Area Writing PlanFinal Diagnostic ProfileLiteracy Leadership PlanProfessional Dossier | Employment Data Survey |
| Master of Education, School Counseling (and Pupil Personnel Services Credential) | Essays, professional experience, recommendation letters, writing samples, and academic records (GRE scores, undergraduate GPA, and university transcripts) are evaluated regarding specific coursework relevant for the School Counseling Program | EDCO 506 Final Exam | Practicum EvaluationSchool Counseling Practicum-LogField Experience EvaluationField Experience –Log
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EDCO 505 Final Case ConsultationFinal Assessment of Candidate | Alumni Survey |