Lead Coach ~ Educational Support Specialist Evaluation Quiz

What is the characteristic of an educational support specialist's work at the "Proficient" level in "1b: Demonstrating knowledge of child/adolescent and/or adult learning needs"?

• Little or no familiarity with learning theory

• Thorough knowledge and application of learning theory

• Basic understanding of learning theory

• Extensive knowledge of learning theory

What distinguishes the "Proficient" level for demonstrating knowledge of resources?

• Actively seeks new resources

• Fully aware of resources

• Little or no knowledge of resources

• Fundamental knowledge of resources

Coordinating work with other educational support specialists falls under which Domain?

• Domain 1: Planning & Preparation

• Domain 2: The Environment-Building a Community of Learners

• Domain 3: Delivery of Service & Support

• Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

At which level are goals and strategies developed through analysis of needs?

• Unsatisfactory

• Basic

• Proficient

• Distinguished

What is a key feature of the "Proficient" level in managing professional interactions?

• Repressive response

• Consistent implementation of standards

• Subtle monitoring

• No response to inappropriate behavior

In the "Distinguished" category, what additional action does an educational support specialist take when collaborating with adults?

• Does not collaborate

• Collaborates when asked

• Initiates collaboration

• Locates additional resources and supports adults

Sharing expertise and resources with adults and/or students (may include co-teaching and modeling lessons) falls under which Domain?

• Domain 1: Planning & Preparation

• Domain 2: The Environment-Building a Community of Learners

• Domain 3: Delivery of Service & Support

• Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

What is a characteristic of an educational support specialist at the "Unsatisfactory" level for reflecting on practice and progress against goals?

• Provides specific suggestions for improvement

• Does not reflect on practice or measure progress

• Analyzes aspects of practice that led to outcomes

• Cites specific examples of strengths and weaknesses

How does an educational support specialist at the "Proficient" level handle feedback from students and adults?

• Ignores feedback

• Accepts feedback reluctantly

• Actively seeks and incorporates feedback

• Dismisses feedback as unnecessary

Establishing clear procedures for adults and/or students to gain support falls under which Domain?

• Domain 1: Planning & Preparation

• Domain 2: The Environment-Building a Community of Learners

• Domain 3: Delivery of Service & Support

• Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities