R3.2 Academic Achievement and Support
Alignment to National Standard: R3.2 The provider creates and monitors transition points from admission through completion that indicate candidates’ developing content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, pedagogical skills, critical dispositions, professional responsibilities, and the ability to integrate technology effectively in their practice. The provider identifies a transition point at any point in the program when a cohort grade point average of 3.0 is achieved and monitors this data.
The provider ensures knowledge of and progression through transition points are transparent to candidates. The provider plans and documents the need for candidate support, as identified in disaggregated data by race and ethnicity and such other categories as may be relevant for the EPP’s mission, so candidates meet milestones. The provider has a system for effectively maintaining records of candidate complaints, including complaints made to CAEP, and documents the resolution.
How Alignment is assured: The Assessment Coordinator, in consultation with Program Leads and Department Heads, aligns the evaluation measures and assessment tasks with CAEP, InTASC, and appropriate Technology Standards. The Assessment Coordinator maintains alignments and adherence to multiple Louisiana state laws and policy regulations. All Standards have been maintained utilizing Watermark – Taskstream. This standards database is maintained by the Assessment Coordinator so that alignments can accommodate updates to standards, program competencies, courses, or assessments.
Evidence Overview
The information below illustrates how Grambling State University creates and monitors transition points from admission through completion of the program, supports candidates through the program, and maintains records.
Transition Points-The EPP monitors candidate progress on non-academic factors as well as professional responsibilities. Checklists are utilized and candidates are monitored through the results reported from the various transition points.
The EPP monitors the Candidate Cohort at entry into Student Teaching so that a grade point average of 3.0 is achieved.
Candidate Support- Curriculum Sheets are used by advisors and students to guide the progress toward on-time graduation for each candidate. Classroom visitations are held each semester. The Director of the Office of Professional Laboratory Experiences (OPLE), Director of the Centralized Advisement Referral and Evaluation (CARE) Center, Coordinator of the Praxis Lab, Residency Coordinator, Certification Officer, and Department Head visit classrooms to explain the process and answer questions. A teacher education candidate must enroll in the Advisee Reports Course 3 times during their matriculation.
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Compendia
Grambling State University Standard Three Compendium 2 R3.2 Academic Achievement and Support
Content Knowledge Pedagogical Knowledge Pedagogical Skills
Teacher Toolkit
Dispositions and Professional Responsibilities
Integration of Technology
Showcase Portfolio
GSU Standard One
Compendium 1R1.1_Learner_Growth and Development
Lesson Plan Year Long Residency/ Internship
ED 452 Residency 1: Adv Teach Methods
ED 453 Residency 1: Sec Adv Teach Methods
CAEP 1.1
InTASC 1, 2, 3
Lesson Plan Year Long Residency/ Internship
ED 452 Residency 1: Adv Teach Methods
ED 453 Residency 1: Sec Adv Teach Methods
CAEP 1.1
InTASC 1, 2, 3
EDPT 599 Special Topics: Content Area and Technology Workshop
CAEP 1.1
InTASC 1, 2, 3
Case Study Project
EDPT 528
Foundations in Special Education/ Child/ Adolescent Psychology
CAEP 1.1
InTASC 1, 2, 3
ED 455 Residency II
CAEP 1.1
InTASC 1, 2, 3
Technology Unit Plan
ED 402
Instructional Tech Integration
CAEP 1.1
InTASC 1, 2, 3
GSU Standard One
Compendium 2 - R1.2 Application of Content
GSU Standard One
Compendium 3 – R1.3
Instructional Practice
Praxis II Content Area Exam
Content Lesson Plans
Principles of Learning and Teaching
Principles of Learning and Teaching
Content Lesson Plans
Principles of Learning and Teaching
Evaluation during Year Long Residency
Evaluation during Year Long Residency
Evaluation during Year Long Residency
GSU Standard One
Compendium 4 – R1.4
Professional Responsibility
Classroom Management Plan
Dispositions Inventory at Admissions to the College of Education
Interview for admission into degree program
Mentor Teacher Dispositions Inventory
Showcase Portfolio
YLR Observations (Domain 4)
Maintaining Records: Teacher Education Candidates may submit complaints electronically or in hard copy to the Graduate Analyst. The forms are posted with a QR code. Complaints are forwarded to the Department Head. Complaints involving the Department Head are routed to the Dean.
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Grambling State University Standard Three Compendium 2
Academic Achievement and Support
Evidence and Analysis
Transition Points: Major transition points identified as “Portals” in initial programs are used to determine whether candidates are allowed to move to the next level of the certification pathway within the matriculation process. The EPP has incorporated a systematic monitoring process at each portal/transition point to monitor candidates from admission to completion. Data inclusive of key assessments, proprietary assessments, interviews, clinical experience evaluations, and dispositions assessments are collected at and between the transition points and entered into the Quality Assurance System. The Directed response Folio is utilized in Taskstream for candidates to monitor their progress. CAEP Reviewers are encouraged to click on the link below for the compilation of these transitions, along with directions, and evaluation methods.
TRANSITION POINTS DIRECTED RESPONSE FOLIO
3.0 Transition Point/Student Teaching Cohort: The EPP monitors the Candidate Cohort at entry into Student Teaching to affirm that a cohort grade point average of 3.0 is achieved.
Candidate Support: Candidates are informed of the transition points during advisement. The Plan of Study form compliments the Digital System as a means to track candidates’ progression through the transition points. The following link is an example of the BS in Elementary Education-Grades 1-5. Candidates will be able to track progress in a digital space known as DegreeWorks by fall 2023. Faculty are currently being trained on this new system. Additional information can be provided as needed during the site visit.
Classroom visitations are held each semester. The OPLE Director, CARE Center Director, Praxis Lab Coordinator, Residency Coordinator, Certification Officer, and Department Head conduct multiple classroom visits to explain how to progress toward graduation, answer questions, and promote student success.
As additional support, a teacher education candidate must enroll in ED 201 Advisee Reports Course 3 times during their matriculation. This allows crucial high touch one-on-one advising time with the Director of the CARE Center to reiterate transition points and expectations. A Mandatory Teacher Education Majors’ Meeting is held once a semester.
The links below illustrate the support and monitoring of progression through the candidate’s program. Office of Professional Laboratory Experiences CARE Center
Praxis Lab Residency Handbook
240 Tutoring
R3.2
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AY 2019 AY 2020 AY 2021 N=6 Elementary Education – Average 3.33 Music Education – Average 3.90 N=10 Elementary Education – Average 3.19 Music Education – Average 3.17 Kinesiology-Pedagogy - Average
Elementary
Secondary
2.90 N=8
Education – Average 3.63
Education & Teaching –Average 3.07
Grambling State University Standard Three Compendium 2 R3.2 Academic Achievement and Support
Maintaining Records
The EPP plans and documents the need for candidate support. As identified in disaggregated data by race and ethnicity, individualized tailored support in keeping with the EEP’s mission, is available to meet candidates where they are and thereby assist them in reaching necessary matriculation milestones. The EPP has a fully functioning system for effectively maintaining records of candidate complaints, including complaints made to CAEP, and documentation of resolutions implemented.
Analysis and Interpretation: The evidence presented above shows that the EPP creates and monitors transition points from admission through the completion of the program. The evidence also proves that the transition points are transparent, and the EPP exhibits a documented system of support throughout the entire process.
Continuous Improvement
Focus Area(s):
Transition points stand alone for all programs. It will be critical to embed these into each specialized program. Digital Planning Sheets will help to protect the versioning of documents.
• Embed transition points into program DRFs in Taskstream
• Complete DegreeWorks training and implement to enhance candidate experience
• Digitize Planning sheets to ensure ease of access for all
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