CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION 2S

TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

PROGRAM:
Master of Education in Special Education

SPD-590
COURSE: START DATE: 8/10/2023 END DATE: 11/22/2023

COOPERATING SCHOOL NAME:

Beach Court Elementary School

Colorado
SCHOOL STATE:

Acadia Yondorf
COOPERATING TEACHER/MENTOR NAME:

GCU FACULTY SUPERVISOR NAME:

Colleen Checho

FOR COURSE INSTRUCTORS ONLY:

EVALUATION 2S TOTAL
POINTS
86.58
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Scoring Guide

No Evidence Ineffective Foundational Emerging Proficient Distinguished
(The GCU Faculty (Teacher Candidates within (Teacher Candidates within (Teacher Candidates within (Target level for Teacher (Usually reserved for master
Supervisor should create a this range require a this range require a this range may benefit from a Candidates) Teacher Candidates)
plan with the Teacher Professional Growth Plan) Professional Growth Plan) Professional Growth Plan)
Candidate to determine
how the Teacher Candidate
will meet this standard in
future evaluations)
No Evidence 0 to 49 50 to 69 70 to 79 80 to 92 93 to 100
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the performance of the Teacher Candidate is Teacher Candidate is Teacher Candidate is Teacher Candidate meets Teacher Candidate
Teacher Candidate met this insufficient in meeting this underdeveloped in meeting developing in meeting this this standard and consistently exceeds this
standard or expectations standard and expectations this standard and standard and expectations for expectations for a Teacher standard and all
for a Teacher Candidate for a Teacher Candidate expectations for a Teacher a Teacher Candidate during Candidate during student expectations for a Teacher
during student teaching. during student teaching. Candidate during student student teaching. teaching. Candidate during student
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 1: Student Development Score No Evidence

1.1
Teacher candidates create developmentally appropriate instruction that takes into account individual students’ 90
strengths, interests, and needs and enables each student to advance and accelerate his or her learning.
1.2
Teacher candidates collaborate with families, communities, colleagues, and other professionals to promote 90
student growth and development.
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Nicole is thriving! She adjusts lessons based on data. Keeps lesson high interest, strengths based on student needs! She's doing so great!
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 2: Learning Differences Score No Evidence

2.1
Teacher candidates design, adapt, and deliver instruction to address each student’s diverse learning strengths 85
and needs and create opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in different ways.
2.2
Teacher candidates incorporate language development tools into planning and instruction, including strategies 82
for making content accessible to English language students and for evaluating and supporting their
development of English proficiency.
2.3
Teacher candidates access resources, supports, specialized assistance and services to meet particular learning 85
differences or needs.
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Nicole differentiates math and literacy materials and group instruction based on student needs; IEP goals, sentence stems, etc. are used to create assignments,
provide access
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 3: Learning Environments Score No Evidence

3.1
Teacher candidates manage the learning environment to actively and equitably engage students by organizing, 92
allocating, and coordinating the resources of time, space, and students’ attention.
3.2
Teacher candidates communicate verbally and nonverbally in ways that demonstrate respect for and 90
responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives students bring to the learning
environment.
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Strong pacing. Nicole creates high expectations for all students; she gets through everything she wants to cover in her lessons, consistency and respects all kids!
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 4: Content Knowledge Score No Evidence

4.1
Teacher candidates stimulate student reflection on prior content knowledge, link new concepts to familiar 92
concepts, and make connections to students’ experiences.
4.2
Teacher candidates use supplementary resources and technologies effectively to ensure accessibility and 90
relevance for all students.
4.3
Teacher candidates create opportunities for students to learn, practice, and master academic language in their 90
content area.
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Nicole is taking ownership and goes above and beyond to create materials and lesson that help kids grow
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 5: Application of Content Score No Evidence

5.1
Teacher candidates engage students in applying content knowledge to real-world problems through the lens of 85
interdisciplinary themes (e.g., financial literacy, environmental literacy).
5.2
Teacher candidates facilitate students’ ability to develop diverse social and cultural perspectives that expand 85
their understanding of local and global issues and create novel approaches to solving problems.
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Critical conversations are happening consistently w/kids in literacy and math'

Next step: Have Nicole lead social emotional conversations w/kids to problem solve
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 6: Assessment Score No Evidence

6.1
Teacher candidates design assessments that match learning objectives with assessment methods and minimize 80
sources of bias that can distort assessment results.
6.2
Teacher candidates work independently and collaboratively to examine test and other performance data to 80
understand each student’s progress and to guide planning.
6.3
Teacher candidates prepare all students for the demands of particular assessment formats and make 80
appropriate modifications in assessments or testing conditions especially for students with disabilities and
language learning needs.
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Nicole is using a scripted program with assessments built in -- importantly assessments should be aligned with teaching goals, and at the end of each lesson there
should be some student assessment

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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 7: Planning for Instruction Score No Evidence

7.1
Teacher candidates plan how to achieve each student’s learning goals, choosing appropriate strategies and 90
accommodations, resources, and materials to differentiate instruction for individuals and groups of students.
7.2
Teacher candidates develop appropriate sequencing of learning experiences and provide multiple ways to 82
demonstrate knowledge and skill.
7.3
Teacher candidates plan for instruction based on formative and summative assessment data, prior student 90
knowledge, and student interest.
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )
Nicole gives weekly progress monitoring quizzes to students in her groups and adjusts academic instruction accordingly.
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 8: Instructional Strategies Score No Evidence

8.1
Teacher candidates vary their role in the instructional process (e.g., instructor, facilitator, coach, audience) in 92
relation to the content, purpose of instruction, and student needs
8.2
Teacher candidates engage students in using a range of learning skills and technology tools to access, interpret, 88
evaluate, and apply information.
8.3
Teacher candidates ask questions to stimulate discussion that serve different purposes (e.g., probing for 80
student understanding, helping students articulate their ideas and thinking processes, stimulating curiosity,
and helping students to question).
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Huge strength for Nicole. She is so good at taking feedback and immediately implementing it.
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice Score No Evidence

9.1
Independently and in collaboration with colleagues, teacher candidates use a variety of data (e.g., systematic
90
observation, information about students, and research) to evaluate the outcomes of teaching and learning and
to adapt planning and practice.
9.2
Teacher candidates actively seek professional, community, and technological resources, within and outside the 90
school, as supports for analysis, reflection, and problem solving.
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Very hands on and good at finding resources helped with recent IEP development.
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Standard 10: Leadership and Collaboration Score No Evidence

10.1
Teacher candidates use technological tools and a variety of communication strategies to build local and global 80
learning communities that engage students, families, and colleagues.
10.2
Teacher candidates advocate to meet the needs of students, to strengthen the learning environment, and to 85
enact system change.
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Great job advocating for supports, student needs and equity. Very flexible and helpful.
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

Grand Canyon University: Impact on Student Learning Score No Evidence

Teacher candidates demonstrate an understanding of their impact on student learning as evidenced in the
Student Teaching Evaluation of Performance (STEP) and other formative and summative assessments. 88

Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this standard. For lack of evidence, please provide suggestions
for improvement and the actionable steps for growth. )

Very professional and hard working; takes leadership and understands the work.
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TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME Nicole Paladini STUDENT NUMBER 20886560

INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the "Total Scored Percentage" for accuracy and add any attachments before completing the "Agreement and Signature" section.

Total Scored Percentage:

86.58%
ATTACHMENTS

AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE

This evaluation reflects the results of a collaborative conference including feedback from the Cooperating / Mentor Teacher. The GCU Faculty Supervisor and
Cooperating /Mentor Teacher should collaboratively review the performance in each category prior to the evaluation meeting.

I attest this submission is accurate, true, and in compliance with GCU policy guidelines, to the best of my ability to do so.

GCU Faculty Supervisor E-Signature

Colleen Checho esigned on Monday, November 13, 2023 8:18 PM
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Please see comments provided in the evaluation.