The teacher demonstrates the highest standard of

legal, moral, and ethical conduct, as specified in Utah

State Board Rule R277-515.

Rationale 1:

Letters of Recommendation

While student teaching at Quail Hollow Elementary in Canyons School District, I conducted myself professionally and ethically as evidenced by the letters of recommendation I received from both my mentor teacher, Nicholas Heinz and the principal of Quail Hollow, Schad DeMill. Such professional behavior included punctuality, professional dress, preparedness, appropriate communication with parents when needed, and contribution to my grade level team. I will continue to act in a professional and ethical manner throughout my teaching career.

Standard 10 Professional-Ethical Behavior

Rationale 2:

Student Teaching Evaluation

Throughout my student teaching placement, my supervisor from Westminster College, Amber Pulley, observed me in several settings teaching multiple lessons. Her final evaluation of my performance shows that I met all of the requirements for my student teaching and demonstrated professional and ethical conduct.

Mr.Eggington

The teacher demonstrates

the highest standard of

legal, moral, and ethical

conduct, as specified in

Utah State Board Rule

R277-515.

Multi-Tiered Systems of

Supports (MTSS)

Utah’s MTSS is designed to support educators in developing evidence-based practices that support students learning. This website is a great resource for Local Education Agencies to understand the support offered by the Utah State Board of Education to provide high quality, equitable education to all students.

Teared

Instruction/Intervention

The Response-to-Intervention model uses a teared instruction model. This allows for students needs are met based on the nature and severity of a student’s difficulties. Tier 1 ensures that all students receive a high-quality education. Tier 2 targets students who are not making adequate progress in the core curriculum. Tier 3 involves an intensive intervention that targets the students’ skill deficits until the problem is remedied and to prevent future problems.

Utah Parent Center

The Utah Parent Center is a nonprofit organization formed by parents of children with all disabilities to help them connect with the services and agencies that might best help and support each other. Their staff is comprised of parents with disabilities of all ages who understand the unique challenges parents of children with disabilities have in navigating the systems of support. They hold regular workshops, provide online training, hold an annual conference attended by hundreds of parents and professionals. They are there to support and coach parents through the raising of their child with special needs to bring out their full potential.