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Assessment Committee meets regularly to review program and department assessment plans and to assist the College in its ongoing improvement processes.  It serves as an assessment resource for the College and helps carry out systematic reviews of all programs under College purview.  It is a liaison between the College and other university assessment bodies, such as the Audit & Review committee and ELARC and provides leadership for state reviews and national accreditation processes. 

Meeting Dates
The Assessment committee meets the first Monday of the month at 12:00 noon
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson 

Members 
Katy Casey, Chair (Dean's Office)
Marie Benson (Dean's Office)
Giuliana Miolo (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Carrie Merino (Counselor Education)
Anne Stinson (Curriculum and Instruction)
Scott Peters (Educational Foundations)
Mark Schroeder (Educational Foundations)
Emily Beasley (HPERC)
James Collins (Special Education)

Agendas & Minutes

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources

The Curriculum Committee receives and acts upon curriculum proposals relating to all programs served by the College, studies the curricular needs of the College and University, proposes curricular changes for the College and University, consults and cooperates with other curricular bodies on matters of mutual concern, and reviews and responds to recommendations from other College committees on education curricular issues.

Meeting Date
The Curriculum Committee meets the second Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m.
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Rowand Robinson, Chair (Dean's Office)
Lynn Gilberston (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Ola Bamgbose (Counselor Education)
John Zbikowksi (Curriculum and Instruction)
Kelli Danielski (Dean's Office)
Jillian Smith (Dean's Office)
Eileen Schroeder (Educational Foundations)
Jason Shurley (HPERC)
Kristoffer Bates (Military/Leadership)

Agendas & Minutes

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources
Curriculum Proposal Flow Chart (doc)
Curriculum Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
MSE-PD Council
Workshop & Special Studies Quality Review
Mandatory Information for Course Syllabi

The Distance Education Fee Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Dean for College distance education fee use and allocation, particularly in the area of faculty development and technology purchases. 

Meeting Dates
The Associate Dean will convene meetings of the Committee as needed to review policy and proposals.
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson.

Members
Robin Fox, Chair, Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Jennifer Betters-Bubon (Counselor Education)
Ozalle Toms (Special Education)
Michael Hammer (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Kai Rush (Educational Foundations)
Kelly Witte (HPERC)
Ozgul Kartal (Curriculum and Instruction)
Student 
Jon Spike (Technology Coordinator)

Agendas & Minutes
April 13, 2011 (minutes)
December 1, 2010 (minutes)
November 10, 2010 (minutes)
November 3, 2010 (minutes)

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources
Distance Education Fee Use Policies - The College of Education & Professional Studies will use the fees assessed on online courses (as defined by the University of Wisconsin System) to support the development of quality distance learning opportunities for students and faculty development. 

Forms

The International Education Committee is charged with establishing a vision, purpose and goals for international education programs in the College.  The Committee supports and monitors international education programs and works to identify multiple strategies to infuse global perspectives into the teaching, research and service functions of the College.  In an advisory capacity, it provides recommendations on strategies, policies, plans, and resources to support international education.  The Committee works collaboratively with other campus colleges, student affairs, and administrative support units in the advancement of international programming.  Members will act as departmental liaisons to increase collaboration and communication about international education, maintain program coordination and/or rotation between and among all programs, and advise the Dean on the handling of specific problems.  The Committee will assist program advisors in marketing, advertising and resource generation to support international study and faculty research and collaboration. 

Meeting Dates
The International Education Committee meets the second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Robin Fox, Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Casey O'Keefe (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Anene Okocha (Counselor Education)
Lucy Heimer (Curriculum and Instruction)
Laura Porterfield (Educational Foundations)
Candace Chenoweth (Global Studies)
Andrea Ednie (HPERC)
International Student
Sharon Kolb, Chair (Special Education)
Amy Stevens (Special Education)
Simone DeVore (Special Education)
Student

Agendas & Minutes

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources

Meeting Dates
The MSE-PD Council meets the third Thursday of the month from 9-10:30 a.m.
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson


 Members 

Robin Fox, Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
John Zbikowski, Chair (Curriculum & Instruction)
Liesl Gapinski (Curriculum & Instruction)
Julie Marino (Curriculum & Instruction)
Melanie Schneider (Curriculum & Instruction)
Eileen Schroeder (Educational Foundations)
Pam Clinkenbeard (Educational Foundations)
Kelly Witte (HPERC)
Kristina Navarro (HPERC)

Agendas & Minutes

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairpersonResources

MSE-PD Council Charter (PDF)
Draft rubric for self-study of capstone reports (PDF) 
Format for Audit and Review self study 2013 (PDF)

The Teacher Education, Licensure and Field Experiences Committee will act in an advisory capacity to the Dean in the administration of programs leading to a recommendation for Wisconsin State Licensure. Working in tandem with departmental policies and procedures, the Committee is charged with maintaining the integrity of field/internship experiences, ensuring high quality advising and equitable admissions policies and procedures.  The Committee also acts as a hearing panel for student appeals for placements and admission.  The Committee provides recommendations to the Dean to ensure compliance with Wisconsin licensing agencies (such as the Department of Public Instruction), program accreditation, and other related Federal or State initiatives affecting fieldwork and internship placements. 

Meeting Dates
The Teacher Education, Licensure and Field Experiences Committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 12:00 noon
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Robin Fox, Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Kelli Danielski (Advising)
Casey O'Keefe (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Jennifer Betters-Bubon (Counselor Education)
Kristen Linzmeier (Curriculum and Instruction - ECE)
Yao Fu (Curriculum and Instruction - MCEA)
Liesl Gapinski (Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary)
Fred Trotter (Director of Field Experiences)
Mark Schroeder (Educational Foundations)
Jay Cameron (HPERC)
Sue Chandler (Music)
Nomsa Gwall-Ogisi, Chair (Special Education)
Student

Agendas & Minutes

2015-2016

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairpersonResources

This group is advisory to the Dean and is charged with examining the information and technology knowledge and skills needed by its future teachers and professionals as they enter the world of work, prepared to be leaders in the 21st century. They will act as multi-faceted communication channel concerning information and technology in the College.

Meeting Dates
The Technology Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month from 10:00am - 11:30am
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Katy Casey (Dean's Office)
Lynn Gilbertson (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Cindy Anderton (Counselor Education)
Carmen Rivers (Curriculum and Instruction)
Eileen Schroeder (Educational Foundations)
Beth King (Global Education)
Jay Cameron (HPERC)
Nomsa Gwalla-Ogisi (Special Education)
Student
Jon Spike, Chair (Technology Coordinator)

Agendas & Minutes

2018-19 Agendas

2017-18 Agendas
2016-17 Agendas
October 13, 2015 (Agenda)
April 22, 2013
For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources
Charge of COEPS Technology Committee 

The Graduate Programs Council addresses the graduate programs within the College of Education and Professional Studies. The council does not vote on curricular action but is a group which discusses curricular action at the graduate level, addresses policies and procedures related to graduate programs.

Meeting Dates
The Graduate Programs Council meets the third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m.
For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Rowand Robinson, Chair, Dean's Office
Giuliana Miolo (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Cindy Anderton (Counselor Education)
May Vang (Curriculum and Instruction)
Rick Mason (Curriculum and Instruction)
Mark Schroeder (Educational Foundations)
Kelly Witte (HPERC)
Shannon Stuart (Special Education)

Agendas & Minutes

2013-2014

2012-2013
For previous minutes, contact the committee chairperson

Resources

The Strategic Planning and Budget committee is charged with making recommendations to the Dean and Administrative Council regarding the development, refining and updating of the College Strategic Plan and Mission.  Departments develop strategic plans consistent with the College plan.   The Committee is also charged with making recommendations to the Dean on prioritizing capital fund requests from individual departments and the disbursement of funds for new initiatives.   

Meeting Dates
The Strategic Planning and Budget committee meets the third Wednesday of the month at 11:00For meeting dates and times, contact the committee chairperson

Members
Katy Heyning, Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Katy Casey, Chair (Special Education)
Giuliana Miolo (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Amy Barth (Counselor Education)
Anne Stinson (Curriculum and Instruction)
Beth King (Educational Foundations)
Kristina Navarro (HPERC)
Orrin Viner (Leadership & Military Science)Agendas & Minutes
Spring 18

Fall 17

Spring 17

Fall 16

For previous minutes, contact the committee chairpersonResourcesStrategic Priorities Document 2021Strategic Plan Update (1/21/17)

2015-2016 Agenda

November 9, 2015
September 14, 2015
2015-2016 Minutes
September 14, 2015

January 15-16, 2013

Below are copies of the resources that were distributed during the 2013 COEPS Spring Forum.

Andrea Whittaker

These worksheets support Andrea Whittaker's Powerpoint entitled "edTPA: Curriculum Mapping"

• Lesson Plan Template
• College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
• Definitions of the CCSS' Three Text Types
• Embedded Signature Assignment 
• ELED Signature Assignment Template 
• Embedded Assessment Assignment Matrix
• Teacher Performance Assessment Analysis Activity

Dr. Melanie Hundley

These worksheets support Dr. Melanie Hundley's presentation on edTPA Academic Language

• Academic Language Workshop
• Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening
• Academic Language Questions for Lesson Planning
• Context: The Secondary Education Program 
• Observation Notes and Information 
• Getting Ready to Write/Speak - Gathering Evidence in Social Studies
• Venn Diagram - Steve and Frankenstein's Monster
• Using my Evidence - Steve and Frankenstein's Monster
• Venn Diagram - Frogs and Toads
• Academic Language Purposes Example
• Student Notes for Academic Language
• Burke | Learning the Language of Academic Study
• Language Task: Compare Example
• Command Terms from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program/Across Disciplines

Tammy Huth - DPI

The following worksheets were presented by Tammy Huth, DPI, to support Wisconsin Policy Updates concerning the Continuous Review Process and the edTPA

• Summer Academy Assessment System Charts
• Timeline - Wisconsin Implementation of the CRP and edTPA

August 27
Below are copies of the resources that were shared during the COEPS edTPA workshop on August 27
August 27th Agenda
Local Evaluation
Non-discolsure Agreement
EC Evaluation Rubric
ELA Evaluation Rubric
Elementary Evaluation Rubric
HSS Evaluation Rubric
MTH Evaluation Rubric
PA Evaluation Rubric
SCI Local Evaluation Rubric

August 28
Below are copies of the resources that were shared during the COEPS edTPA workshop on August 28
Agenda
edTPA Presentation
Making Good Choices
Wisconsin Assessment System for EPP
Wisconsin Implementation CRP and edTPA
Request for Information
Table of Changes
Gateway to Teacher Licensure
Guidelines For Supporting Candidates Completeing edTPA
Video Permission Forms
edTPA Consent Form
Permission Slip for Video Recording
Guidelines for Teacher Candidate Use of edTPA Videos
Responsibility Guidelines for edTPA Videos

The purpose of an assessment plan is to facilitate continuous improvement of student learning. Assessment is an ongoing process based on program goals, student learning outcomes, careful selection of a variety of measurement tools, and a plan indicating how data is used for program development. The COEPS Assessment Committee created the resources provided here to guide programs in their work.

It is our goal that all programs will have a clearly articulated assessment plan aligned with student learning outcomes. Program faculty and staff should generate the student learning outcomes by considering the critical knowledge and skills expected of program completers. Implementation and evaluation of an assessment plan is part of programs' continuous improvement process.

• Assessment Planning Template
• CoEPS Educator Preparation Program Framework

There are three tests used by programs to provide external data on student learning. The scores from these tests are reported at the University, state, and federal levels as one indicator of the strength of our programs. In addition, data from these tests can be used for program improvement and reporting (e.g., annual, audit and review, state compliance and accountability).

Foundations of Reading:

All candidates in Wisconsin applying for a teaching license in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, Reading Teacher license, and Reading Specialist are required to take the Foundations of Reading Test (FORT). Passing scores (cumulative 240) on this test is a requirement to be endorsed for a Wisconsin Teaching License.   Data on this test is available upon request from Assistant Dean Katy Casey (email caseyk@uww.edu). The following information can be provided: pass rate, total score, and four subarea scores (Foundations of Reading Development, Development of Reading Comprehension, Reading Assessment and Instruction, and Integrated Knowledge and Understanding).  

Data on these tests is available upon request from Assistant Dean Katy Casey.  

Praxis Exams:  

Praxis^© Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests measure academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. These tests were designed to provide comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs.  

Starting fall 2017, students can use qualifying cumulative GPA, ACT, SAT, or Praxis Core scores for admission to professional education. The number of students taking the Core tests has declined since the implementation of these admission standards. 

Praxis^© Subject Assessments (formerly the Praxis II^© tests) measure subject-specific content knowledge, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills, that K-12 educators need for beginning teaching.

Starting fall 2017, students can use content/subject area GPA calculations or scores from the Praxis Subject Assessments to fulfill programs' content knowledge requirements. Most programs determine students' content knowledge through GPA calculations. The number of students taking the Subject Assessments has declined since the implementation of these standards.

Data on these tests is available upon request from Assistant Dean Katy Casey.  

edTPA:  

The edTPA is a subject area-specific, performance-based assessment for pre-service teacher candidates, centered on student learning. Evidence of a candidate's ability to teach is drawn from a subject-specific learning segment of 3-5 lessons or 3-5 hours from a unit of instruction taught to one class of students. edTPA includes a review of a teacher candidate's authentic teaching materials as the culmination of a teaching and learning process that documents and demonstrates each candidate's ability to effectively teach subject matter to all students.

Teacher candidates in Wisconsin are required to pass this exam with a cumulative score of 38 or above.  Programs regularly analyze the data from this assessment for planning purposes.  Data for the edTPA test is available upon request from Marie Benson.

The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards evaluation of teacher candidates provides data on how teacher candidates perform on the ten teaching standards. This evaluation can be used throughout a candidates program to determine growth in knowledge and skills overtime. The Office of Field Experience and Assistant Dean will complete distribution, management, and analysis of the evaluation. Survey results will be sent to Department chairs to distribute as needed to program coordinators and interested faculty and staff.

InTASC EVALUATION  

The Exit survey asks candidates to assess the quality of our teacher education programs and the ways in which it prepared them to become teachers. This is the first of two surveys distributed to teacher candidates completing our preparation programs.  

EXIT SURVEY  

The Senior Outcomes Assessment Survey (SOAS) is a web-based survey of the undergraduate experience at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. It is sent to all graduating seniors in the semester in which they apply for graduation.

Senior Outcomes Assessment Survey (SOAS)

The Graduate Outcomes Assessment Survey (GOAS) is a web-based survey of the graduate experience at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. It is sent to all graduate students in the semester in which they apply for graduation. Contact Matt Vick in the School of Graduate Studies for data from this assessment (vickm@uww.edu).

The Office of Socially Responsible Evaluation in Education (SREed) at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) leveraged three data sources to provide Wisconsin Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) with information about their recent education program graduates. These data are used to document both teacher perceptions of the effectiveness of their IHE in preparing them to succeed in education, and effectiveness ratings of teachers based on their local Educator Effectiveness process (using Danielson and Stronge Models of evaluation).

Educator Effectiveness

2016 Annual Report on Educator Preparation Programs

COEPS Continuous Review Process Report  

Title II

InTASC Summary Fall 2019

InTASC Summary Spring 2020

Educator Effectiveness Summary

Exit Summary - Exit Summaries available upon request - email Katy Casey (caseyk@uww.edu)