Scenario Ratings - How to Determine Appropriateness of Responses:

We have measured appropriateness for case scenario responses on a continuum from "inappropriate" to "most appropriate." What constitutes degrees of appropriateness are artificial anchor points based on 3 important domains: 1) knowledge of law (compliance), 2) knowledge of procedure (rights and responsibilities), and 3) receptiveness to student needs (creating a welcoming classroom climate that fosters learning). Basically, the best guide for choosing most appropriate answers is to understand that disability law is equivalent to civil rights law. What applies to individuals of varying race, ethnicity, gender, and religious background also applies to individuals with disabilities.

For more specific guidelines, please refer to the scenario rating descriptions for Rights and Responsibilities and Universal Design for Learning as examples of how appropriateness can be defined, but keep in mind that appropriateness varies by context.