High Quality Evidence Impact Tool

How to use this checklist: When constructing your offsite submission, use this checklist to help determine if you are submitting high-quality evidence of impact. It may be beneficial for someone who did not write the submission to complete the checklist for an objective perspective.

Organization: Is the organization set up to support and sustain effective preparation?

Evidence of Impact is:		ORG1	ORG2	ORG3	ORG4	ORG5	ORG6	Notes/Examples
Outcomes-based	Yes
	Partial
	No
Aligned with criterion	Yes
	Partial
	No
If “yes” for the two above, continue to next sessions. If “no,” stop and reconsider the evidence you are including.
Specific and, wherever possible, quantifiable	Yes
	Partial
	No
Measured by multiple sources	Yes
	Partial
	No
Interpreted	Yes
	Partial
	No
Captures multiple points in time	Yes
	Partial
	No
Connected to plans and inputs	Yes
	Partial
	No

Partnerships: Is the organization meeting the needs of the PK-12 system?

Evidence of Impact is:		PAR1	PAR2	PAR3	PAR4	PAR5	Notes/Examples
Outcomes-based	Yes
	Partial
	No
Aligned with criterion	Yes
	Partial
	No
Specific and, wherever possible, quantifiable	Yes
	Partial
	No
Measured by multiple sources	Yes
	Partial
	No
Interpreted	Yes
	Partial
	No
Captures multiple points in time	Yes
	Partial
	No
Connected to plans and inputs	Yes
	Partial
	No

Continuous Improvement: Is the organization engaging in continuous improvement efforts that result in better prepared educators?

Evidence of Impact is:		CI1	CI2	CI3	CI4	Notes/Examples
Outcomes-based	Yes
	Partial
	No
Aligned with criterion	Yes
	Partial
	No
Specific and, wherever possible, quantifiable	Yes
	Partial
	No
Measured by multiple sources	Yes
	Partial
	No
Interpreted	Yes
	Partial
	No
Captures multiple points in time	Yes
	Partial
	No
Connected to plans and inputs	Yes
	Partial
	No

Candidate: Is the candidate’s experience in the program contributing to effective preparation?

Evidence of Impact is:		CAN1	CAN2	CAN3	CAN4	CAN5	Notes/Examples
Outcomes-based	Yes
	Partial
	No
Aligned with criterion	Yes
	Partial
	No
Specific and, wherever possible, quantifiable	Yes
	Partial
	No
Measured by multiple sources	Yes
	Partial
	No
Interpreted	Yes
	Partial
	No
Captures multiple points in time	Yes
	Partial
	No
Connected to plans and inputs	Yes
	Partial
	No

Field-Based Experiences: Do candidates have the necessary experiences in the field to be ready for the licensure role?

Evidence of Impact is:		FBE1	FBE2	FBE3	FBE4	FBE5	FBE6	Notes/Examples
Outcomes-based	Yes
	Partial
	No
Aligned with criterion	Yes
	Partial
	No
If “yes” for the two above, continue to next sessions. If “no,” stop and reconsider the evidence you are including.
Specific and, wherever possible, quantifiable	Yes
	Partial
	No
Measured by multiple sources	Yes
	Partial
	No
Interpreted	Yes
	Partial
	No
Captures multiple points in time	Yes
	Partial
	No
Connected to plans and inputs	Yes
	Partial
	No

Field-Based Experiences (cont’d)

Evidence of Impact is:		FBE7	FBE8	FBE9	FBE10	FBE11	FBE12	Notes/Examples
Outcomes-based	Yes
	Partial
	No
Aligned with criterion	Yes
	Partial
	No
If “yes” for the two above, continue to next sessions. If “no,” stop and reconsider the evidence you are including.
Specific and, wherever possible, quantifiable	Yes
	Partial
	No
Measured by multiple sources	Yes
	Partial
	No
Interpreted	Yes
	Partial
	No
Captures multiple points in time	Yes
	Partial
	No
Connected to plans and inputs	Yes
	Partial
	No

Instruction: Do candidates have the necessary knowledge and skills to be effective?

Evidence of Impact is:		INS1	INS2	INS3	INSa	INSb	INSc	Notes/Examples
Outcomes-based	Yes
	Partial
	No
Aligned with criterion	Yes
	Partial
	No
If “yes” for the two above, continue to next sessions. If “no,” stop and reconsider the evidence you are including.
Specific and, wherever possible, quantifiable	Yes
	Partial
	No
Measured by multiple sources	Yes
	Partial
	No
Interpreted	Yes
	Partial
	No
Captures multiple points in time	Yes
	Partial
	No
Connected to plans and inputs	Yes
	Partial
	No

Instruction (cont’d)

Evidence of Impact is:		INSd	INSe	INSf	INSg	Notes/Examples
Outcomes-based	Yes
	Partial
	No
Aligned with criterion	Yes
	Partial
	No
Specific and, wherever possible, quantifiable	Yes
	Partial
	No
Measured by multiple sources	Yes
	Partial
	No
Interpreted	Yes
	Partial
	No
Captures multiple points in time	Yes
	Partial
	No
Connected to plans and inputs	Yes
	Partial
	No

1^ See Quick Reference Guide – Output Data (will be linked once posted on website)

2^ Note: This will not count against word limits.

Educator Preparation Review – High-Quality Evidence of Impact Tool