PAES Information
What is it?
“The PAES is a holistic evaluation system designed to evaluate teacher candidates’ performance across multiple clinical experiences (i.e., practicum, student teaching, internship). The PAES is intended to evaluate candidates’ growth from the beginning of their teacher preparation program through student teaching and graduation.”
What does it assess?
This exam evaluates candidate knowledge and ability across the Utah Effective Teaching Standards. The PAES askes evaluators to complete formative and summative assessments that measure a teacher candidate’s performance. These evaluators also mentor candidates to prepare them for their first year in the classroom. The PAES provides mentors and the university with valuable information on teacher candidates.
When is it completed?
The PAES is completed for each candidate:
- At the end of Practicum
- As formative assessments during student teaching and internship
- As summative assessment at the end of student teaching and internship
Links
PAES Summative Tool for Practicum