EPSB - University of the Cumberlands

field-based mentor), and Option 6. Candidates not performing adequately are required tocomplete an Individual Action Plan. Successful completion of the plan must occur within onecycle or the candidate is asked to leave the clinical placement for the semester. Undergraduatecandidates are required to complete a teacher education program entrance portfolio for Pillars I-III. The portfolio follows through their careers and demonstrates Kentucky standards, unitstandards, and dispositions. A culminating e-portfolio using LiveText is required for exit from theprogram. Candidates must defend their portfolio in an interview with two unit faculty.The MAT and Option 6 programs have required conferencing and regular supervision by the onsitesupervisor. MAT candidates have, until recently, completed an e-portfolio similar to that ofthe undergraduate portfolio. The exit criteria have changed to a capstone in which candidatesmust demonstrate Kentucky and unit standards and dispositions. An employer survey confirmscandidate strengths and areas for improvement. Candidates not performing at an acceptable levelare required to complete an Individual Action Plan. Successful completion of the plan mustoccur within one cycle or the candidate is asked to leave the clinical placement for the semester.Evidence in e-portfolios, some course assignments, and the capstone project indicates arudimentary understanding of diversity and appropriate teaching for diverse learners.Summary of Findings for Advanced Teacher Preparation and/or the Preparation of OtherSchool Professionals:Advanced programs are using appropriate professional standards (e.g. TSSA, ISLCC) to assesscandidate progress. Program standards are being assessed by the overall grade in a course.Assignments within courses are assessed by the overall grade on the assignment rather than“met” or “not met” for indicators on each standard. It appears programs are nascent and as yetnot being wholly evaluated according to disaggregated standards. EDUCAN is in place to assessindicators and standards. Field experience is being assessed for diversity and type of placementwith both course assignment rubrics and the Field Experience Reporting/Timesheet.Candidate satisfaction surveys, mentor evaluations, and employer surveys demonstrate thestrengths and areas of need for the programs.Overall Assessment of StandardThe standard has been met. At both the Initial and Advanced levels, the unit has activecollaborative partnerships with its P-12 faculty and administrators. At both the Initial andAdvanced levels, the unit conducts design, implementation, and evaluation of field experiences.At both the Initial and Advanced levels, the unit develops and demonstrates knowledge, skills,and dispositions. Through multiple pieces of evidence and corroborating interviews, all areas ofthe standard are verified.Areas for Improvement and Rationales:AFIs from last visit: Corrected - None18