Can teachers still do anecdotal reports? If so, what headings can be used?
The new policy still allows for fully anecdotal reports. In subject areas in which student progress must be communicated using a performance scale (not yet meeting expectations, approaching expectations, meeting expectations, exceeding expectations), the performance scale can be communicated in words. It is not necessary to use a graphic. The headings chosen could be the subject area headings or could be the goal areas of the Primary Program. Under each heading, the first sentence or point under each could deal with the performance scale. For example, if the heading is “Reading”, the first sentence could be; “Matthew is meeting expectations in reading.” If the heading is “Intellectual Development”, the first sentence could be; “Matthew is meeting expectations in all areas”, or “Matthew is meeting expectations in reading, writing, speaking and listening, science, and social studies, and is approaching expectations in mathematics.” The sentences or points that follow should address what
