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Assessment : 2012 - 2013 : Educational Programs :
Reading MED

2 Goals    2 Objectives    2 Indicators    2 Criteria    2 Findings    0 Action


GOAL: Quality And Effectiveness

Objective  
Candidates Will Demonstrate Proficiencies On The International Reading Association Standards
The proficiencies of the International Reading Association were developed by leaders in the profession and represent the knowledge and skills base needed by Reading Specialists in the field.

Indicator  
Portfolio Rubric  
Candidates create a portfolio that demonstrates their proficiency in each standard through work samples and reflection as related to the IRA rubric. See attached rubric.
Criterion  
Candidate Scores  
The reading faculty divide the standards among them (two faculty members per standard) to score the portfolios. Candidates must achieve a score of 4 (exceptional) on each standard. 

Beginning his year, changes have been made to the Portfolio scoring procedures. Thus, we will be gathering baseline data for the new scoring procedure.
Finding  
Reading MED Portfolio  
Candidates in the Reading Masters program achieved a passing score on the portfolio, though they did not all achieve a score of 4 (exceptional).
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GOAL: Diagnostic Assessment

Objective  
Students Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Instruction Based On Assessment Data
This assignment consists of each graduate student conducting a diagnostic evaluation and individual instruction of reading performance for two children attending the Sam Houston State University Reading Program.

Data from the tests given will be summarized and interpreted to establish reader's developmental/instructional level in reading as well as an indication of the child’s literacy strengths and weaknesses. Using an analysis of the child’s reading level, reading strengths, and reading weaknesses, students will construct a program of instructional recommendations. 


Indicator  
Case Study Analysis  
Candidates will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and instruction in their case study report as indicated by the Case Study Rubric.  This rubric was developed by the reading faculty to evaluate students' ability to assess, plan instruction and deliver instruction. This rubric is based on the International Reading Association standards. See attached rubric. Performance on the Case Study will be evaluated by instructors for READ 5307 and READ 5308. See attached rubric.
Criterion  
Case Study Analysis  
Candidates will achieve a score of 2 on each of the 6 areas in the Case Study Analysis, demonstrating that they have exceeded standards on the rubric.

Finding  
Reading MED Case Study  
Candidates achieved a score of 2 on each of the 6 areas in the Case Study Analysis, demonstrating that they have exceeded standards on the rubric.

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Previous Cycle's "Plan for Continuous Improvement"

The reading faculty has accomplished all of its objectives for the year, and we conducted an orientation for masters students both online and face-to-face. Because all objectives have been met, we feel our program has been strengthened. We will strive towards meeting all of our objectives. The objectives that were met are as follows: All candidates scored at least 85% on the Case Study Analysis; and all students scored at least 85% on their Masters Portfolios. For next year, we are going to change the rubric so that our goals will be for all students to score at least a "1"(acceptable) on their Case Study Analysis and for all students to score at least a "1" (acceptable) on their Masters Portfolios. The Reading Faculty is in the process of reviewing all evaluation instruments in our program in order to have consistency across coursework.
Update on Previous Cycle's "Plan for Continuous Improvement"

The reading faculty has accomplished all of its objectives for the year, and we conducted an orientation for masters students both online and face-to-face. Because all objectives have been met, we feel our program has been strengthened. We will strive towards meeting all of our objectives. The objectives that were met are as follows: All candidates scored at least 85% on the Case Study Analysis; and all students scored at least 85% on their Masters Portfolios. For next year, we are going to change the rubric so that our goals will be for all students to score at least a "1"(acceptable) on their Case Study Analysis and for all students to score at least a "1" (acceptable) on their Masters Portfolios. The Reading Faculty is in the process of reviewing all evaluation instruments in our program in order to have consistency across coursework.
Plan for Continuous Improvement

The reading faculty has accomplished all of its objectives for the year, and we conducted an orientation for masters students both online and face-to-face. Because all objectives have been met, we feel our program has been strengthened. We will strive towards meeting all of our objectives. The objectives that were met are as follows: All candidates scored at least 85% on the Case Study Analysis; and all students scored at least 85% on their Masters Portfolios. For next year, we are going to change the rubric so that our goals will be for all students to score at least a "1"(acceptable) on their Case Study Analysis and for all students to score at least a "1" (acceptable) on their Masters Portfolios. The Reading Faculty is in the process of reviewing all evaluation instruments in our program in order to have consistency across coursework.


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