Benchmark II
The UW-Stout School of Education Assessment System is designed so that candidate progress is reviewed at various points. Benchmark II is the second level where candidate progress is reviewed. At this point, faculty/staff reviewers interview candidates and apply adopted criteria to arrive at a decision as to whether a candidate may proceed to the student teaching portion of the program.
Complete the following to be cleared for Benchmark II Review:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 at Stout
- Passed the Praxis II Content Test (written scores in the School of Education HE 267
- Completed Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience(s) (minimum grade of “C” required for Benchmark; some program standards may be higher)
- Completed required education core courses (minimum grade of “C” required for Benchmark; some program standards may be higher)
- Completed Cross-Cultural Field Experience (EDUC 376/576) - (50 hours required) (minimum grade of “C” required for Benchmark; some program standards may be higher)
- Satisfactory Disposition Ratings
- Satisfactory Tuberculosis (TB) Test
When to Apply
Complete the Benchmark II application two semesters prior to student teaching. Note that some courses may not be complete so you should indicate anticipated semester of enrollment and leave the course grade area blank. Submit the completed application to the School of Education in HE 267.
Watch your email for instructions on how to sign up for your interview online. Interviews are normally held in September and February.
ePortfolio artifacts may be verified by School of Education representatives prior to the Benchmark II interview
- Satisfactory rating on Inclusion Artifact
- Satisfactory rating on Multicultural Artifact
- Satisfactory rating on Reading Artifact
- Satisfactory rating on Classroom Management/Conflict Resolution Artifact
- Satisfactory rating on Dispositions by Faculty
- Satisfactory rating on PreStudent Teaching Assessments
Preparing for the Interview
Sample Interview with Interviewer Analysis (Video 32 minutes)
Benchmark II Review rubric [PDF] (used by faculty/staff interviewers) Please read this carefully before your interview.
WI Standards and Domains [PDF]
Alignment Summary to be filled out by student prior to interview and maintained throughout all three benchmarks.
Benchmark II Prep Sessions
Video of February 2009 Benchmark II Prep Session (50 minutes)
Please be sure to turn your sound up, sorry for the inconvenience!
| Tuesday, 2/3/09 | 1:25-2:20 | Comm. Tech. 122 |
| Wednesday, 2/4/09 | 10:10-11:05 | Comm. Tech. 122 |