Portfolio assessment is a method of teacher evaluation that is consistent with a professional rather than a technical view of teaching and is particularly suited for graduate programs in behavior disorders. Portfolios can help graduate students document their skills in a wide range of areas and allow for individuality and creativity. At Western Carolina University, a portfolio model of evaluation is being used to evaluate teachers in a graduate program in behavior disorders. In this paper, we summarize the process for developing a portfolio model of evaluation, describe portfolio procedures, and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
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