This page presents information for both the original competency notebook portfolio method and the ePortfolio method.
Current Portfolio Model
For those required to complete the traditional, paper-in-binder competency portfolio (began education courses during or before Spring 2008)
The most current versions of forms and coversheets related to the traditional portfolio (paper, binder) are found here.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the competency portfolio.
If you have any questions concerning this library, please email Jack Gittinger at jack.gittinger@simpson.edu
Menu of Available Documents:
Simpson College Teacher Education Program
Competencies and Performance Indicators
The complete list with course references, indexed to INTASC, ITSMC, and IPC.
Important Due Dates
Specific due dates for submitting portfolios for each checkpoint.
Levels of Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Regular portfolio reviews are aligned with the Level IA, IB, II, and III decision points.
Competency Portfolio Coversheet
Background information required at the front of each competency portfolio.
Portfolio Review Checklist
A checklist of artifacts that needs to be updated and included prior to each portfolio review.
Self-Assessment of Competency Portfolio Progress
A self-evaluation of your portfolio that also needs to be updated and included prior to each portfolio review.
Reflection on Entries Form
This coversheet must accompany each artifact in the Portfolio.
Field Experience Record for Elementary Education
A summary of all field experiences, including practica and student teaching.
Field Experience Record for Secondary Education
A summary of all field experiences, including practica and student teaching.
Feedback Form for Level IB Review of Portfolio
The form used by the reviewer to record the review results for the student and for the record.
Feedback Form for Level II Review of Portfolio
The form used by the reviewer to record the review results for the student and for the record.
Competency 10 and 11 Evaluation Forms
(Communication Skills and Professional and Ethical Behavior)
Completed by education faculty for each student in each of their courses. Discussed in department meeting.
Competency 10 and 11 Summary Report
Summarizes the faculty evaluations of Competencies 10 and 11 for an academic year; to be used if necessary in individual cases requiring feedback and/or remediation from the department.
e-Portfolio Model
For those students beginning education courses after Spring 2008, the paper-in-binder portfolio is being replaced by an electronic or digital portfolio. E-Portfolios will be created using the online service Chalk and Wire.
Link to Chalk and Wire login page
View the Simpson Education e-Portfolio Resources Menu