Scoring Rubric for Advocacy Paper Assignment
Category
Scoring Criteria
Total Points
Score
Organization
(20 points)
Information is presented in a logical sequence and includes citation sources and strict adherence to APA guidelines for a brief written response (Part I)
10
Information is presented in a logical sequence and includes citation sources and strict adherence to APA guidelines for a five page minimum written explanation (Part II)
10
Content
(30 points)
Document contains accurate information with the use of appropriate language about the identification of a legal or ethical issue (relative to diversity and/or inclusion) that impacts service delivery for students with special needs in a brief written response (Part I)
5
Document contains information from the internet, educational journals and/or your own experiences to identify this issue in a brief written response with no grammatical errors (You may also contact the appropriate advocacy or service organization to gather current information regarding the identified issue. Advocacy groups might include CEC-Council for Exceptional Children, ARC-Association for Retarded Citizens, NMHSEC-National Mental Health and Special Education Coalition, MSDE-MD State Department of Education or local school districts) (Part I)
5
Material clearly identifies the issue, discuss why and how it impacts service delivery for students with disabilities (If you have a personal experience with the issue describe it in the paper and clearly indicate your stand on the issue) (Part I)
5
Write an explanation of the issue and your concerns about it with the use of appropriate language with no grammatical errors (address this correspondence to the agency) (Part II) Note: A copy of your brief written response and written explanation MUST be uploaded to the appropriate module
5
Appropriate amount of content is prepared, and points made reflect their relative importance
(CEC Standard 9: ICC9S4 and Objectives 4,6,16,17,18 &19)
5
Required time frames and procedures are established in compliance with IDEA evidence of a social presence, teaching presence and cognitive presence
5
Score
Total Points
50
Note: For every assignment, always keep in mind the following:
Social Presence = affective expression, open communication and group cohesion (sense of belonging)
Teaching Presence = design, facilitation (student centered) and instruction (CCSS, NCSS, etc.)
Cognitive Presence = engagement, exploration, integration and resolution