● Teaching philosophy statement which includes how the content knowledge in applied
within the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
● A sample unit plan with a minimum of five lessons fully developed that integrates a new
content area into an existing class.
● An assessment plan that measures student learning or growth of the target audience.
This should include samples assessments (formative and summative), and scoring or
rubrics.
● Work that serves as evidence of mastery of the ability to integrate content in the chosen
area of emphasis into the chosen professional area.
Examples artifacts for integration and sustainability of evidence-based practices
(Program Outcome 3)
● A set of materials to be used in a school district staff development workshop or workshop
in the chosen professional field, that would focus on using new instructional and
assessment techniques. This should would include the workshop goals, how it will be
implemented, how it will be evaluated, and how follow-up will be provided. If possible,
present the workshop. The completed evaluation forms from a workshop presented and a
summary of the results can be used to supplement the artifact.
● A set of materials (letter to parents, PTA program, packets of material, etc.) to be used by
administrators and teachers to educate parents about using new instructional and
assessment techniques.
● A differentiation plan that has been implemented in the professional environment and
shared with professional colleagues for feedback. Evidence of refinement of the plan
based on feedback and implementation is included.
Portfolio Evaluation
Submission Information
The completed portfolio must be in the form of a Google Doc and be submitted via
email to
[email protected].
This is due by November 1st for a Fall graduation, April1st for a Spring graduation and July 14th for a Summer graduation. The director will
review the portfolio and will ensure it is reviewed by a minimum of two other faculty
members in the School of Education. The student will be informed about the
evaluations of his or her portfolio as soon as possible. Portfolios will be identified as
Exemplary, Satisfactory, or Developing/Emerging as outlined in the included
Comprehensive Portfolio Rubric. Portfolios identified as Developing/Emerging must
be improved and resubmitted.
Appendix A: Links to Forms
Program Evaluation Form
Program Outcomes Cover Sheet
Appendix B: Courses and Artifacts
UWSP Courses & Artifact Alignment
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