2016–2017 Principal Survey

The knowledge preparation provided by the EPP is assessed based on how well the program prepares the teachers to do the following:

1. Understand how students learn and develop at the grade level they are teaching,
2. Meet expectations of a beginning teacher for content preparation and knowledge,
3. Adhere to the ethical requirements of the teaching profession, and
4. Adhere to the legal requirements of the teaching profession.

The performance preparation provided by the EPP is assessed based on how well the program prepares the teachers to do the following:

5. Provide an appropriate and challenging learning experience,
6. Provide an inclusive learning environment,
7. Provide a rigorous learning environment,
8. Use a variety of assessment methods to guide, adjust, and improve instruction,
9. Develop content-specific assessments to test for student understanding of the lesson objectives,
10. Differentiate instruction to meet all students' learning needs,
11. Work effectively with students with all exceptionalities,
12. Analyze student assessment data to improve classroom instruction,
13. Use effective strategies to manage the learning environment, and
14. Integrate technological tools as appropriate to advance student learning.

The dispositional preparation provided by the EPP is assessed based on how well the program prepares the teachers to do the following:

15. Openly accept suggestions/constructive feedback,
16. Exhibit ethical practice expected of educators,
17. Work effectively with other professionals,
18. Work effectively with parents/guardians,
19. Work effectively with school leaders, and
20. Work effectively within the school culture.