N.H. Admin. Code § Spe 309.08

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Spe 309.08 - Detailed Rating Scale

(a) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(1) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee independently and accurately:

a.Matches or adapts screening procedures to all populations;

b.Selects appropriate screening criteria;

c.Administers and scores screening instrument(s) efficiently;

d.Interprets results;

e.Makes appropriate recommendations; and

f.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee independently and accurately:

a.Matches or adapts screening procedures to most populations;

b.Selects appropriate screening criteria;

c.Administers and scores screening instrument(s);

d.Interprets results;

e.Makes appropriate recommendations; and

f.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to accurately match or adapt screening procedures to populations;

b.Requires supervisory guidance to select appropriate screening criteria;

c.Sometimes demonstrates difficulty in administering and scoring screening instrument(s);

d.Sometimes demonstrates difficulty interpreting results;

e.Sometimes demonstrates difficulty in making appropriate recommendations; and

f.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(b) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(2) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently and accurately selects case history or other interview formats with consideration for all relevant factors;

b.Efficiently collects and spontaneously probes for additional relevant information;

c.Obtains information from other sources;

d.Integrates data in order to identify etiologic or contributing factors; and

e.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations independently and accurately selects case history or other interview formats with consideration for all relevant factors;

b.Collects and probes for additional information;

c.Obtains information from other sources;

d.Integrates data to identify etiologic or contributing factors; and

e.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to accurately select case history or other interview formats with consideration for all relevant factors;

b.Collects case history information that is incomplete or lacking in relevance;

c.Is unable to integrate data to identify etiologic or other contributing factors; and

d.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(c) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(3) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently selects a comprehensive assessment battery with consideration for all relevant factors;

b.Efficiently and accurately administers the battery;

c.Consistently scores tests accurately; and

d.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations independently selects an adequate assessment battery with consideration for all relevant factors;

b.Administers the battery;

c.Scores tests accurately; and

d.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to select evaluation procedures that are appropriate and complete;

b.Sometimes administers or scores tests inaccurately; and

c.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(d) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(4) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently and accurately recognizes when testing procedures need to be adapted to accommodate needs unique to specific clients;

b.Effectively implements appropriate adaptations;

c.Makes maximum use of all available resources to provide for unusual situations; and

d.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations independently and accurately recognizes when testing procedures need to be adapted to accommodate needs unique to specific clients;

b.In most situations implements appropriate modifications;

c.Sometimes needs assistance in accessing available resources; and

d.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to recognize the need for procedures to accommodate individual needs;

b.Requires supervisory guidance to adapt procedures to accommodate individual needs; and

c.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(e) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(5) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Consistently, independently, and accurately interprets and integrates test results and behavioral observations to define the client's communicative functioning, including relating etiologic factors to observed behaviors and test results;

b.Consistently develops diagnostic impressions and makes comprehensive recommendations leading to appropriate case management; and

c.Seeks supervisor guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations independently and accurately interprets and integrates test results and behavioral observations to define the client's communicative functioning;

b.Develops diagnostic impressions and makes basic recommendations that are consistent with evaluation results and that are adequate for case management; and

c.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to interpret diagnostic data or behavioral observations accurately;

b.Does not develop diagnostic impressions or develops diagnostic impressions which are inappropriate or inconsistent with evaluation results;

c.Does not make recommendations or makes recommendations which are inappropriate or inconsistent with evaluation results; and

d.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(f) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(6) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently and accurately establishes a treatment plan appropriate for the client;

b.Consistently develops specific and reasonable treatment plans which:

1.Include long-term goals; and

2.Measurable short-term objectives reflecting appropriate learning sequence;

c.Consistently identifies the most appropriate settings for service;

d.Consistently explores all alternative service delivery options;

e.Consistently effectively implements plans; and

f.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations independently and accurately establishes treatment plans which:

1.Are appropriate for the client;

2.Include long-term goals; and

3.Include measurable short-term objectives usually reflecting a logical sequencing of learning steps;

b.Generally identifies the need to explore alternative service delivery options, but sometimes needs help in selecting the most appropriate options;

c.Is able to effectively implement planned procedures; and

d.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to accurately develop a treatment plan appropriate for the client;

b.Sometimes develops a treatment plan including adequate long-term goals, but for which the objectives:

1.Are not measurable; or

2.Do not reflect logical sequencing of learning steps;

c.Cannot identify appropriate service delivery options;

d.Sometimes, even with guidance, does not effectively implement treatment plans; and

e.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(g) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(7) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently selects or develops and implements comprehensive intervention strategies that take into consideration all unique characteristics and communication needs of the client; and

b.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations, independently selects or develops and implements intervention strategies relevant to the communication disorder and the unique characteristics of the client; and

b.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to select, develop or implement intervention strategies relevant to the needs of the client; and

b.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(h) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(8) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently and consistently selects or develops materials and instrumentation for which there is a clear rationale;

b.Uses these materials and instrumentation creatively and effectively to enhance the treatment process; and

c.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations, independently selects or develops materials and instrumentation that are relevant to the communication disorder;

b.In most situations, uses materials and/or instrumentation effectively; and

c.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to select materials and or instrumentation that are appropriate to the treatment objectives, the client or the activity;

b.Does not always use materials or instrumentation effectively; and

c.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(i) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(9) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently develops and implements a comprehensive program of periodic monitoring of the client's communicative functioning;

b.Independently collects and interprets monitoring data accurately;

c.Uses this information to effectively modify treatment plans, strategies, materials and instrumentation to meet the needs of the client; and

d.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations independently develops and implements a program of periodic monitoring of the client's communicative functioning;

b.In most situations independently collects and interprets monitoring data accurately;

c. In most situations uses this information to modify treatment plans, strategies, materials and instrumentation to meet the needs of the client; and

d.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to plan and implement a program of periodic monitoring of the client's communicative functioning;

b.Does not collect useful and accurate data in order to modify treatment plans, strategies, materials, and instrumentation to meet the needs of the client; and

c.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(j) The rating scale for the skill described in Spe 309.06(b)(10) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently and consistently adapts intervention procedures, strategies, materials, and instrumentation to accommodate needs unique to specific clients;

b.Makes maximum use of all available resources to provide for unusual situations;

c.Effectively implements appropriate adaptations; and

d.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.Recognizes when intervention procedures, strategies, materials, or instrumentation need to be adapted to accommodate needs unique to specific clients;

b.Sometimes needs assistance in making appropriate adaptations; and

c.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to recognize the need for adaptation of intervention procedures, strategies, materials, or instrumentation to accommodate needs unique to specific clients;

b.Sometimes has difficulty implementing identified adaptations; and

c.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(k) The rating scale for the skills described in Spe 309.06(b)(11) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently and consistently prioritizes activities;

b.Independently and consistently schedules client contacts and meetings;

c.Maintains client records accurately;

d.Makes and documents professional contacts in a timely manner; and

e.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently prioritizes most activities;

b.Consistently schedules client contacts and meetings;

c.Maintains client records accurately;

d.Usually makes and documents professional contacts in a timely manner; and

e.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to prioritize activities, schedule client contacts and meetings, maintain client records and make professional contacts in a timely manner; and

b.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(l) The rating scale for the skills described in Spe 309.06(b)(12) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently and consistently complies with administrative and regulatory policy requirements in a timely and accurate manner; and

b.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations independently complies with administrative and other regulatory policy requirements, although perhaps needing help with complex reports;

b.Provides most information in an accurate and timely manner; and

c.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to comply with administrative and other regulatory policy requirements;

b.Sometimes supplies inaccurate information;

c.Sometimes does not meet established time lines; and

d.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(m) The rating scale for the skills described in Spe 309.06(b)(13) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently and accurately makes service eligibility decisions that are based on appropriate regulations;

b.Follows applicable mandates; and

c.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations independently and accurately makes service eligibility decisions that are based on appropriate regulations;

b.In most situations follows applicable mandates; and

c.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to make service eligibility decisions that are based on appropriate regulations;

b.Might not be able to follow applicable mandates even with direction; and

c.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3";

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5"; and

(6) The rating shall be "NA" if the provisional licensee does not have an opportunity to perform this skill within the time period for which performance is rated.

(n) The rating scale for the skills described in Spe 309.06(b)(14) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Independently presents information accurately, clearly, logically, and concisely;

b.Presents oral communications, written reports and letters which are always appropriate for the needs of the audience;

c.Uses terminology and phrasing consistent with the semantic competency of the audience and includes accurate and complete information;

d.Listens carefully to clients and others;

e.Takes initiative in providing appropriate clarifications when needed;

f.Demonstrates appropriate nonverbal communication style; and

g.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.Usually presents information clearly, logically, and concisely;

b.Presents oral communications, written reports and letters which are appropriate in most situations in that terminology and phrasing are consistent with the semantic competency of the audience;

c.Includes information that is accurate and complete;

d.Listens to clients and others, although the provisional licensee might have difficulty providing appropriate clarification when needed;

e.Acknowledges the impact of his or her own nonverbal communication style although he or she might have difficulty demonstrating this consistently; and

f.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Does not present information clearly, logically, and concisely;

b.Presents oral communication, written reports and letters which are inappropriate for the needs of the audience;

c.Uses terminology and phrasing inconsistent with the semantic competency of the audience and includes information that is inaccurate or incomplete;

d.Does not listen carefully to clients and others and fails to provide appropriate clarification when needed;

e.Demonstrates an inappropriate nonverbal communication style; and

f.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(o) The rating scale for the skills described in Spe 309.06(b)(15) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Consistently identifies the need for and makes appropriate client referrals; and

b.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations identifies the need for client referrals but might need some assistance in locating specific referral sources; and

b.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to identify the need for client referrals or to make appropriate referrals; and

b.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(p) The rating scale for the skills described in Spe 309.06(b)(16) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Consistently listens to input from others;

b.Makes appropriate decisions based on shared information;

c.Initiates activities and contributes information that promotes mutual problem solving; and

d.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations listens carefully to input from others;

b.In most situations makes appropriate decisions based on shared information;

c.Usually participates in activities and contributes information that promotes mutual problem-solving; and

d.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Requires supervisory guidance to effectively identify the need to consult or collaborate with other professionals in case management activities;

b.Does not make decisions based on shared information or focus on mutual problem-solving activities; and

c.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(q) The rating scale for the skills described in Spe 309.06(b)(17) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.Listens, reflects and explains information using terminology appropriate to the audience;

b.Monitors understanding by asking questions and encouraging interaction among all participants;

c.Engages the client and the client's family in problem-solving activities; and

d.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.Listens but might show some difficulty reflecting or explaining information using terminology appropriate to the audience;

b.Monitors understanding by asking questions but might have some difficulty encouraging interaction among all participants;

c.Attempts to engage the client and the client's family in problem-solving activities; and

d.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Does not listen, reflect, or explain information appropriately;

b.Does not use terminology appropriate to the audience;

c.Does not monitor understanding by asking questions or encouraging interaction among all participants;

d.Does not engage the client or the client's family in problem-solving activities; and

e.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3"; and

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5".

(r) The rating scale for the skills described in Spe 309.06(b)(18) shall be as follows:

(1) The rating shall be "5" if the provisional licensee:

a.With consideration of the needs of the audience independently and consistently provides clear and meaningful educational information to facilitate the acceptance and treatment of disabilities associated with communication disorders; and

b.Seeks supervisory guidance if needed;

(2) The rating shall be "3" if the provisional licensee:

a.In most situations considers the needs of the audience and independently provides clear and meaningful educational information to facilitate the acceptance and treatment of disabilities associated with communication disorders; and

b.Usually seeks supervisory guidance when needed;

(3) The rating shall be "1" if the provisional licensee:

a.Does not consider the needs of the audience and requires supervisory guidance to provide educational information that facilitates the acceptance and treatment of disabilities associated with communication disorders; and

b.Does not seek supervisory guidance when needed;

(4) The rating shall be "2" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "1" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "3";

(5) The rating shall be "4" if the provisional licensee's performance meets all of the requirements for a rating of "3" but does not meet all of the requirements for a rating of "5"; and

(6) The rating shall be "NA" if the provisional licensee does not have an opportunity to perform this skill within the time period for which performance is rated.

N.H. Admin. Code § Spe 309.08

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Spe 300) #9125, eff 4-5-08

Amended by Volume XXXV Number 32, Filed August 13, 2015 , Proposed by #10906, Effective 8/7/2015, Expires8/7/2025.