Education Course
Professional Development Presentation: Definition, Prevalence, and Causes of
Moderate-Severe Disabilities - Rubric
Definitions of Moderate-Severe and Low-Incidence Disabilities 6 points
Criteria Description
Definitions of Moderate-Severe and Low-Incidence Disabilities
5. Target 6 points
Definitions of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are expertly written.
Examples of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are excellent.
4. Acceptable 5.22 points
Definitions of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are sufficient.
Examples of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are accurate.
3. Approaching 4.44 points
Definitions of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are lacking precision.
Examples of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are weak.
2. Insufficient 4.14 points
Definitions of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are insufficient.
Examples of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are erroneous.
1. No Submission 0 points
Not addressed.
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Prevalence and Causes 15 points
Criteria Description
Prevalence and Causes
5. Target 15 points
Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and
individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students is thorough.
4. Acceptable 13.05 points
Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and
individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students is clear and
complete.
3. Approaching 11.1 points
Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and
individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students is partially
proficient.
2. Insufficient 10.35 points
Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and
individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students is
incomplete.
1. No Submission 0 points
Not addressed.
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Responding to Specific Student Needs 15 points
Criteria Description
Responding to Specific Student Needs
5. Target 15 points
Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe and low-
incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs
of students is insightful.
4. Acceptable 13.05 points
Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe and low-
incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs
of students is accurate.
3. Approaching 11.1 points
Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe and low-
incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs
of students is overly simplistic.
2. Insufficient 10.35 points
Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe and low-
incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs
of students is imprecise.
1. No Submission 0 points
Not addressed.
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Educational Services and Supports within a Community Setting 15 points
Criteria Description
Educational Services and Supports within a Community Setting
5. Target 15 points
Description of specific needs for each selected disability that would require
educational services and supports within a community setting is written expertly
and concisely.
4. Acceptable 13.05 points
Description of specific needs for each selected disability that would require
educational services and supports within a community setting is written
competently.
3. Approaching 11.1 points
Description of specific needs for each selected disability that would require
educational services and supports within a community setting is marginally
addressed.
2. Insufficient 10.35 points
Description of specific needs for each selected disability that would require
educational services and supports within a community setting is written
insufficiently.
1. No Submission 0 points
Not addressed.
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Layout 3 points
Criteria Description
Layout
5. Target 3 points
The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with
appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space. The presentation
includes images, graphics, and examples to enhance the slideshow’s visual interest.
Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The
background and colors enhance the readability of text. Notes are well written and
facilitate the delivery of the script in the presentation.
4. Acceptable 2.61 points
The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to
be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for
headings and text.
3. Approaching 2.22 points
The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting
with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is
difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy
background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.
2. Insufficient 2.07 points
The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and
subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with
long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors.
Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.
1. No Submission 0 points
Not addressed.
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Mechanics of Writing 3 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Target 3 points
Presentation is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-
developed use of practice and content-related language.
4. Acceptable 2.61 points
Presentation and speaker’s notes include some mechanical errors, but they do not
hinder comprehension.
3. Approaching 2.22 points
Presentation and speaker’s notes include frequent and repetitive mechanical errors
that distract the reader.
2. Insufficient 2.07 points
Presentation and speaker’s notes include surface errors that are pervasive enough
that they impede communication of meaning.
1. No Submission 0 points
Not addressed.
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Research Citations 3 points
Criteria Description
Research Citations (in-text citations, reference slide, and type of sources)
5. Target 3 points
In-text citations and references slide are complete and error-free. Sources are
credible and appropriate for the submission. The sources strongly support the
submission.
4. Acceptable 2.61 points
In-text citations and references slide have few errors. Sources are credible and
appropriate for the submission.
3. Approaching 2.22 points
Some citations may be missing or the citations do not support the submission.
References slide may include errors. Sources may not be appropriate for the
submission.
2. Insufficient 2.07 points
Many citations are missing where needed. References slide includes numerous
errors. Sources may not be credible.
1. No Submission 0 points
Not addressed.
Total 60 points
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