6. Knowledge of state of the art diagnostic instruments, testing materials and tools, and amplification equipment Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary to demonstrate or rarely demonstrates understanding or application of knowledge of the clinical foundations of hearing including information related to medical implications and related equipment for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (i.e., diagnostic instrument, assessment tools and review of results, amplification equipment). Has demonstrated an understanding and application of knowledge of the clinical foundations of hearing including information related to medical implications and related equipment for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (i.e., diagnostic instrument, assessment and review of results, amplification equipment). Frequently demonstrates an understanding and application of knowledge of the clinical foundations of hearing including information related to medical implications and related equipment for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (i.e., diagnostic instrument, assessment tools and review of results, amplification equipment). Consistently demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and application of the clinical foundations of hearing including information related to medical implications and related equipment for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (i.e., diagnostic instrument, assessment tools & review of results, amplification equipment). 7. Knowledge of how deaf people live their daily lives Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary Fails to demonstrate or rarely demonstrates a clear knowledge of deaf culture, deaf history, the deaf community and deaf resource supports and services and does not apply this knowledge to the work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Has demonstrated a clear knowledge of deaf culture, deaf history, the deaf community and deaf resource supports and services and applies this knowledge to the work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Frequently demonstrates a clear knowledge of deaf culture, deaf history, the deaf community and deaf resource supports and services and applies this knowledge to the work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Consistently demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of deaf culture, deaf history, the deaf community & deaf resource supports & services & applies this knowledge to the work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing & their families.
8. Knowledge of current and historic medical, social, ethical and educational research related to educating students who are deaf or hard of hearing including the effects of cochlear implants on language learning Unsatisfactory Improvement Proficient Exemplary Fails to demonstrate or rarely demonstrates understanding and application of medical, social and ethical issues relative to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Consistently demonstrates critical analysis and application of relevant research connected to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Has demonstrated understanding and application of medical, social and ethical issues relative to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Consistently demonstrates critical analysis and application of relevant research connected to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Frequently demonstrates understanding and application of medical, social and ethical issues relative to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Consistently demonstrates critical analysis and application of relevant research connected to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Consistently demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and application of medical, social & ethical issues relative to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Consistently demonstrates critical analysis and application of relevant research connected to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. 9. Knowledge of Federal and Education laws pertaining to special education Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary Fails to demonstrate or rarely demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations (e.g., IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, Parent Rights) governing the processes of special education as related to carrying out the responsibilities necessary to successfully educate students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations (e.g., IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, Parent Rights) governing the processes of special education as related to carrying out the responsibilities necessary to successfully educate students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Frequently demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations (e.g., IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, Parent Rights) governing the processes of special education as related to carrying out the responsibilities necessary to successfully educate students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Consistently demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations (e.g., IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, Parent Rights) governing the processes of special education as related to carrying out the responsibilities necessary to successfully educate students who are deaf or hard of hearing.