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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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