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Criteria
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Levels of Achievement
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Content
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Not present
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Introduction
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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.
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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.
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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.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Laws
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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.
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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.
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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.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Special Education Services
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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.
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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.
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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.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Service Delivery Models
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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.
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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.
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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.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Conclusion
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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.
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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.
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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.
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0 points
The requirements are missing.
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Structure
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Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
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Grammar and Spelling
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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.
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8 to 9 points
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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1 to 7 points
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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0 points
There are more than 10 errors in spelling or grammar.
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Word Count
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5 points
The paper contains at least 1,000 words.
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4 points
The paper contains 800-999 words.
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1 to 3 points
The paper contains 51-799 words.
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0 points
The paper contains fewer than 50 words
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APA Format
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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.
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4 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.
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1 to 3 points
There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required items.
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0 points
The assignment does not follow APA format at all.
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