Timeline

Block One
Please make an appointment with your advisor about 2-3 weeks before the end of the semester. The completed portfolio evaluation form is due by the last day of classes (the day before Study Day). 

Block Two
Please make an appointment with your advisor about 2-3 weeks before the end of the semester. The completed portfolio evaluation form is due by the last day of classes (the day before Study Day). 

Block Three
Please make an appointment with your advisor 4-5 weeks before the end of the semester.  The completed portfolio evaluation form is due by December 1 of the fall semester of May 1 of the spring semester.

Block Four
Please make an appointment with your advisor about 2-3 weeks before the end of the semester. The completed portfolio evaluation form is due by the last day of classes (the day before Study Day).

Portfolio Requirements by Block

The primary purpose of the portfolio developed during the teacher education program at WSU is 

(1) to integrate and interrelate knowledge and skills learned in each of the Block courses, the students' major coursework, program electives, and other professional experiences; and 

(2) to validate their coursework, early field experiences, prestudent teaching experiences, and student teaching by showing the approximation and eventual achievement of the 14 program goals. 

To accomplish this, students complete the required elements (cover letter, philosophy of education statement, list of relevant courses, and teaching evaluations) and collect items to use as self-selected entries.  

This portfolio is cumulative in nature (i.e., it shows evidence of the goals that have been approximated or achieved to a specific point).  Students will receive feedback at the end of each semester.  A final evaluation takes place during the last 3 weeks of student teaching.

Preprofessional Block: During the Preprofessional Block, students will work on several potential entries for the portfolio. However, no assessment of portfolios will take place.