Cooperating Teacher - Teacher Candidate Assessment
Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES)
Teacher Candidate: ___________________________Student ID: ________________University Supervisor: ___________________ Date__________
School: ____________________________________ Cooperating Teacher ___________________________ Subject/Grade: _____________________
Definition of Rating Descriptors
N/A - Not Attempted: The
teacher candidate did not
attempt the standard.
0 : The teacher candidate is
not prepared with the
necessary knowledge and does
not demonstrate the
performance
1 - Improving: The teacher
candidate is prepared and
possesses the necessary
knowledge but does not
demonstrate the performance
2 - Emerging: The teacher
candidate is prepared, possesses
the necessary knowledge, and
inconsistently and somewhat
effectively demonstrates the
performance at the Emerging Level
of the Professional Continuum
3 - Developing : The teacher
candidate is prepared, possesses the
necessary knowledge, and consistently
and effectively demonstrates the
performance at the Emerging Level of
the Professional Continuum
Standard #1: Content Knowledge Aligned with Appropriate
Instruction
MoPTA
Task
2
Date:
3
Date:
4
Date:
o 1.1 Content Knowledge and Academic Language
4
o 1.2 Student Engagement in Subject Matter
3, 4
Standard #2: Student Learning Growth and Development
o 2.4 Differentiated Lesson Design
1, 2, 3, 4
1: Standard #1 - 2 Comments:
2: Standard #1 - 2 Comments:
3: Standard #1 - 2 Comments:
4: Standard #1 - 2 Comments:
Standard #3: Curriculum Implementation
MoPTA
Task
2
Date:
3
Date:
4
Date:
o 3.1 Implementation of Curriculum Standards
1, 2, 3
o 3.2 Lessons for Diverse Learners
3, 4
Standard #4: Critical Thinking
o 4.1 Instructional Strategies Leading to Student Engagement
in Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
3, 4
1: Standard #3 - 4 Comments:
2: Standard #3 - 4 Comments:
3: Standard #3 - 4 Comments:
4: Standard #3 - 4 Comments:
Standard #5: Positive Classroom Environment
MoPTA
Task
2
Date:
3
Date:
4
Date:
o 5.1 Classroom Management Techniques
1, 4
o 5.2 Management of Time, Space, Transitions, and Activities
4
o 5.3 Classroom, School, and Community Culture
1
Standard #6: Effective Communication
o 6.1 Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
4
Standard #7: Student Assessment and Data Analysis
o 7.1 Effective Use of Assessments
2, 4
o 7.2 Assessment Data to Improve Learning
1, 2
o 7.5 Communication of Student Progress and Maintaining
Records
2
1: Standard #5 - 7 Comments:
2: Standard #5 - 7 Comments:
3: Standard #5 - 7 Comments:
4: Standard #5 - 7 Comments:
Standard #8: Classroom Professionalism
MoPTA
Task
2
Date:
3
Date:
4
Date:
o 8.1 Self-Assessment and Improvement
2, 3, 4
Standard #9: Professional Collaboration
o 9.1 Induction and Collegial Activities
4
o 9.2 Collaborating to Meet Student Needs
1, 2, 3, 4
1: Standard #8 - 9 Comments:
2: Standard #8 - 9 Comments:
3: Standard #8 - 9 Comments:
4: Standard #8 - 9 Comments:
Professional Disposition
MoPTA
Task
2
Date:
3
Date:
4
Date:
o Perfect attendance/ on time/ absences excused
o Completes assigned tasks/duties on schedule without prompting
o Open to suggestions/feedback. Adjusts accordingly
o Continually seeks to improve teaching performance
o Presents oneself as a professional.
o Co-Teaching/Planning
1: Comments:
2: Comments:
3: Comments:
4: Comments:
Overall Comments:
Summative Grade:______________
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Teacher Candidate Signature Date
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Cooperating Teacher Signature Date
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