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INTASC Portfolio Evaluation Instrument

All Utah Educators under the Utah Entry Years Enhancement requirements must complete a portfolio review. The portfolio is a collection of the beginning teacher's instructional materials, activities, and reflections. It is submitted during a Level 1 teacher's second year of teaching. The portfolio should be based on the INTASC standards and contain teaching artifacts, reflections, evidence of professional growth and evidence of content knowledge and pedagogy.

Name: _________________________________________Coach/Mentor: _________________Presented to staff? Yes No

Content/Grade Level: ________________________________School:______________________________ Date:_____________

Standard	Indicator			Reflections
1 Subject Matter	Understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the disciplines taught; creates learning experiences to make them meaningful to students.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 1 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

2 Student Learning	Understands how children learn and develop; provides learning opportunities that support their development.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 2 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

3 Diverse Learners	Understands how students differ in their approaches to learning; creates instructional opportunities adapted to diverse learners.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 3 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

Standard	Indicator			Reflections
4 Instructional Strategies	Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 4 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

5 Learning Environment	Creates a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 5 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

6 Communica tion	Uses knowledge of communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 6 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

7 Instructional Planning	Plans instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 7 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

Standard	Indicator			Reflections
8 Assessment	Understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 8 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

9 Reflection and Professional Development	Reflects on teaching.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 9 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

10 Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships	Fosters relationships with colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community.	Evidence Is Provided:		Standard 10 Reflection
	Comments:	Yes	No	Acceptable	Not Acceptable

Completed Portfolio Element	Acceptable	Not Acceptable	Comments
Included 1^st year reflection
Included 2^nd year reflection
One piece of evidence for all 10 standards
All navigation links work
Portfolio presentation participation

*Form adapted from Dr. Starlin D. Weaver, Salisbury University