Practicum Verification Form – Director of Special Ed. & Pupil Services
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This needs to be submitted to Jim Bagniewski at Viterbo University to put in the students file indicating his/her
understanding of each of the Wisconsin Content Guidelines.
There are no Content Guidelines for WAS 1 – They are integrated into WAS 3,4 5, 6 & 7.
A WI Director of Special Education and Pupil Services will demonstrate proficient performance in the following
WI Content Guideline for WAS 2
Local Verification Signature indicating an
activity was completed which
demonstrates an understanding of the
content guidelines.
A . Uses collaborative process for developing and implementing a vision for student
learning.
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B. Aligns Special Education and Pupil Services with district Vision and community at
large.
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C. Communicate and build support for vision with stakeholders.
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D. Support the vision by creating results-oriented focus to increasing student
achievement, academically and behaviorally.
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E. Use data to inform the development of goals and supports a shared vision and
mission with general education.
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F. Collaborate with district and lead a process to increase student achievement
academically and behaviorally.
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G. Construct and implement evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness of the
special education and pupil services programs.
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WI Content Guidelines for WAS 3
Local Verification Signature indicating an
activity was completed which
demonstrates an understanding of the
content guidelines.
A.. Establish high expectations and build organizational systems that result in high
performing students with special needs
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B. Create and implement comprehensive special education/pupil services supports to
support student achievement in CCSS and CCEE
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C. Promote a learning environment with instructional supports that meet diverse
learning needs/interests of students and leads to increase student achievement both
academically and behaviorally/socially
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D. Assist building Director of Special Education and Pupils Services in supervising
instruction to assure student success
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E. Facilitate and supervise staff in the design and use of standards based assessment to
evaluate student learning , identify interventions, report student progress, increase
student achievement
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F. Promote a collegial learning culture the supports on-going professional development
focused on achievement for every student
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G. Monitor the use of differentiated strategies, materials, and technologies to
maximize instructional time and to ensure high levels of achievement
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H. Monitor and evaluate the impact of instructional program for continuous
improvement to assure high levels of student achievement
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A Wisconsin Special Education/Pupil Services Director will demonstrate proficient performance in the following
knowledge and skills:
Content Guidelines for WAS 4
Local Verification Signature indicating
an activity was completed which
demonstrates an understanding of the
content guidelines.
A. Ensures the selection, induction, and supervision processes of district special
education/pupil services personnel are effective in recruiting and retaining highly
qualified special education/pupil services personnel.
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B. Collaborate with district and building in reviewing and recommending improvements
in systems and processes that promote a safe, healthy, and engaging district
environment that supports student and staff learning.
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C. Review processes with district special education/pupil services director in identifying,
allocating, and monitoring funds, grants and other resources for meeting needs of
students.
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D. Collaborate with a community stakeholder groups around meeting needs of students
with disabilities or other pupil services needs.
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E. Uses effective processes in time management, decision making and communication
with the community
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G. Ensure processes and policies and procedures are designed to maintain legal records,
ensure privacy and confidentiality for all.
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H. Ensures processes are in place that are effective in management of teacher and
organizational time to focus support of effective instruction to increase student
achievement
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A WI Director of Special Education and Pupil Services will demonstrate proficient performance in the following
WI Content Guideline for WAS 5
Local Verification Signature indicating
an activity was completed which
demonstrates an understanding of
the content guidelines.
A. Attend, facilitate, participate in school wide community events, activities and
organizations.
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B. Develop and enhance an awareness of and respect for individual differences.
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C. Use culturally responsive practices that acknowledge and value exceptionalities and
engage families and communities in supporting student learning.
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D. Mobilize community and business resources, develop intra-and inter-agency
agreements, and improve programs and partnerships to meet the needs of all students
and families.
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E. Implement multiple communication strategies to effectively inform, engage, and
collaborate with community stakeholders.
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A Wisconsin Special Education/Pupil Services Director will demonstrate proficient performance in the following
knowledge and skills:
WI Content Guidelines for WAS 6
Local Verification Signature indicating
an activity was completed which
demonstrates an understanding of
the content guidelines.
A. Ensure that district-wide instruction programs are grounded in ethical
standards and practices.
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B. Develop, implement and evaluate school and district policies, programs and
practices regarding special education and pupil services that ensure social
justice, equity, inclusion, and confidentiality.
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C. Model and facilitate ethical data-driven decision making, planning, resource
allocation, problem solving, change management, conflict management, and
evaluation processes.
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D. Make, communicate and implement decisions based upon relevant data,
research and legal parameters with respect for divergent opinion and
established ethical standards.
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E. Act with justice and fairness in applying federal laws, state laws and district
policies related to students experiencing challenges that adversely affect their
learning.
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F. Model fairness, integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior and hold staff to
ethical behavior.
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G. Demonstrate knowledge of national ethical standards of the pupil services
and special education professions.
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A Wisconsin Special Education/Pupil Services Director will demonstrate proficient performance in the following
knowledge and skills:
WI Content Guidelines for WAS 7
Local Verification Signature indicating an
activity was completed which demonstrates
an understanding of the content guidelines.
A. Establish collaborative relationships with local, state, and federal
decision-makers to generate support for services for students with
diverse learning needs.
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B. Advocate for school policies, practices and programs that ensure
equitable and culturally relevant instructional programs.
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C. Identify and access appropriate agencies and services to refer
students needing services beyond the scope of public education or
capabilities of the district.
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D. Identify and evaluate emerging trends and issues likely to impact
special education and pupil services.
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F. Ensure district complies with legal, regulatory and policy
requirements related to special education and pupil services.
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G. Address situations that interfere with student learning and safety.
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