In 2024, the Guidelines for the Candidate Assessment of Performance were updated in alignment with revisions to the Standards of Effective Practice and the Guidelines for the Professional Standards for Teachers . Please visit the PST and CAP page for additional information and resources related to these updates.
The 2019 CAP Guidelines and resources linked below may be used through the 2024-2025 school year.
Based on feedback and questions from the field, we created student feedback surveys that are more specific to CAP. In addition to modifying the DESE model feedback instruments for CAP-specific purposes, we have also created new mini forms that target the Essential Elements.
The CAP Student Feedback Survey Advisory provides further information, including suggestions for which form is most appropriate to use based on the practicum setting.
We plan to revise the surveys to align with the updated Guidelines for the Professional Standards for Teachers. Before we begin this project, we are hoping to better understand how the field uses the instruments as well as perceptions of their strengths and areas for improvement.
Complete this brief survey to share your feedback about the current instruments and inform updates!
The table below includes links to K–2 discussion prompts and surveys for grades 3–12, aligned to the 2019 CAP Guidelines.
K–2 Discussion Prompts & Administration Protocol
Grades 3–5: Standard Form
Grades 3–5: Short Form
Grades 3–5: Mini-Form
Grades 3–5: Administration Protocol
Grades 3–5: Standard Form — Chinese
Grades 3–5: Standard Form — Haitian Creole
Grades 3–5: Standard Form — Portuguese
Grades 3–5: Standard Form — Spanish
Grades 3–5: Standard Form — Vietnamese
Grades 6–12: Standard Form
Grades 6–12: Short Form
Grades 6–12: Mini-Form
Grades 6–12: Administration Protocol
Grades 6–12: Standard Form — Chinese
Grades 6–12: Standard Form — Haitian Creole
Grades 6–12: Standard Form — Portuguese
Grades 6–12: Standard Form — Spanish
Grades 6–12: Standard Form — Vietnamese
Last Updated: February 14, 2025