Understanding Special Education

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction

10 points

The introduction provides a detailed description of special education and why it is necessary in schools. A scripture is used to support the inclusion of special education in schools. Scripture is supported by at least one sentence that explains why the scripture is appropriate.

8 to 9 points

The introduction provides a description of special education and why it is necessary in schools. Scriptural integration is included and supported with at least one sentence.

1 to 7 points

The introduction provides a limited description of special education and/or why it is necessary in schools AND/OR the introduction does not contain an appropriately supported scriptural reference.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Laws

18 to 20 points

IDEA and the components of FAPE and LRE are described in detail. At least two citations from two scholarly resources are included in the description.

17 points

IDEA and the components of FAPE and LRE are described. At least two citations from one scholarly resource are included in the description.

1 to 16 points

IDEA and the components of FAPE and LRE are somewhat described AND one citation from one scholarly or non-scholarly resource is included or not included in the description.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Special Education Services

18 to 20 points

The characteristics of students who receive special education services are described in detail. This part of the paper explains how students become eligible for special education services, and the types of services provided under special education. At least two citations from at least two scholarly resource are included in the description.

17 points

The characteristics of students who receive special education services are described. This part of the paper explains how students become eligible for special education services, and the types of services provided under special education. At least two citations from one scholarly resource are included in the description.

1 to 16 points

The characteristics of students who receive special education services are somewhat described. This part of the paper may or may not include a limited explanation of how students become eligible for special education services, and the types of services provided under special education. AND one citation from one scholarly or non-scholarly resource is included or not included in the description.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Service Delivery Models

18 to 20 points

Three tiers of special education service delivery environments from least restrictive to most restrictive are described in detail. The type of student who would be best served in each type of environment is described in detail. At least two citations from at least two scholarly resources are included in the description.

17 points

Three tiers of special education service delivery environments from least restrictive to most restrictive are described. The type of student who would be best served in each type of environment is described. At least two citations from at least one scholarly resource are included in the description.

1 to 16 points

Three tiers of special education service delivery environments from least restrictive to most restrictive are somewhat described. The type of student who would be best served in each type of environment is somewhat described AND one citation from at least one scholarly or non-scholarly resources is included or not included in the description.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Conclusion

10 points

Information shared in the previous sections of the paper is summarized in detail. Additional information or insight is included. A scriptural reference is included. Scripture is supported by at least one sentence that explains how it applies to the paper.

8 to 9 points

Information shared in the previous sections of the paper is summarized. Additional information or insight is included. A scriptural reference is included.

1 to 7 points

Some information shared in the previous sections of the paper is summarized. Additional information or insight is not included. A scriptural reference is not related to the paper or not included.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Grammar and Spelling

10 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

8 to 9 points

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 7 points

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

There are more than 10 errors in spelling or grammar.

Word Count

5 points

The paper contains at least 1,000 words.

4 points

The paper contains 800-999 words.

1 to 3 points

The paper contains 51-799 words.

0 points

The paper contains fewer than 50 words

APA Format

5 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items: font type and size, line spacing, citations, title page and reference page.

4 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.

1 to 3 points

There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required items.

0 points

The assignment does not follow APA format at all.