Rubrics in Proserva provide a structured way to support educator growth and assessment. They can be used in Observations, Courses, and Conferences. This article will guide you through locating rubrics, creating new ones, and understanding how to configure them for your use case.
Accessing the Rubrics Page
From the top navigation bar, click on the Coaching tab.
Select Rubrics.
On the Rubrics page, you’ll find rubrics organized into four sections:
Shared with Me – Rubrics that others have shared with your account.
Editable by Me – Rubrics you have permission to edit.
Public Proserva Library – Rubrics shared broadly for general use.
Deactivated – Rubrics that have been archived and are no longer in active use.
You can search for a rubric by name or click the Create Rubric button to build a new one.
Creating a New Rubric
Click Create Rubric to begin building your rubric. You will see two main areas:
A blank rubric workspace where you’ll add categories and criteria.
Rubric settings on the right-hand panel to configure rubric properties.
Rubric Settings
Fill out the rubric settings before adding content:
Rubric Name – Enter a clear title for your rubric.
Rubric Description – Add a brief summary explaining what the rubric evaluates.
Publisher – Choose your name or organization as the publisher.
Grading Order – Select whether higher values indicate stronger performance (High to Low) or the reverse (Low to High).
You can also:
Share the rubric with specific schools, districts, or organizations.
Add Editors who can help you build or modify the rubric.
Choose where the rubric can be used: Observations, Courses, and/or Conferences.
Hide Percentage Display if you prefer not to show numeric scoring to users.
Adding Categories and Criteria
Once your settings are configured, you can begin building out your rubric.
Categories
Categories allow you to group related criteria. For example, you might create separate categories for “Instructional Practice” and “Professional Responsibilities.”
Click Add Category to start.
Criteria
Inside each category, you can add individual criteria. Each criterion includes:
A title that describes what is being evaluated.
An optional description that provides context or guidance for evaluators.
A performance-level scale, which is used across all criteria in the rubric.
Rating Scale Configuration
The number of performance levels and their labels (e.g., Not Yet, Developing, Proficient) are defined once and apply across the entire rubric.
However, each criterion can have its own description for what performance looks like at each level. This allows for consistency in structure while offering flexibility in content.
For example, your rubric may use a three-point scale throughout, but what “Proficient” looks like will differ depending on the skill being assessed.
You can also:
Reorder or move criteria within a category.
Duplicate or delete criteria using the action menu (three dots).
Reorder categories using the up/down arrows.
Editing Existing Rubrics
From the main Rubrics page, use the three-dot menu next to any rubric to:
Preview – See the rubric without making changes.
Duplicate – Create a copy of the rubric to modify.
Edit – Update the content and settings (if you have permission).
Deactivate – Archive the rubric for future reference without deleting it.
Note: Available options depend on the rubric’s configuration and your access level.
Tips for Rubric Design
Use clear and specific language for each criterion and performance level.
Keep the number of performance levels manageable to ensure consistency in scoring.
Start by duplicating an existing rubric from the Proserva Library if you’re unsure where to begin.
Use categories to keep long rubrics organized and readable.