Bondurant-Farrar Community Schools

Artifact
Artifact Title: ___Parent email_________
Portfolio Author: ___Maggie Trecker_______
Iowa Teaching Standard __ Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.
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Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.

Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and district policy.
Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance students learning.

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_____ growth in this standard
__X__ strength and competency in this standard
Evidence to support attainment of this standard:
Description of artifact and how the artifact meets the standard:
As an educator it is important to show understanding and respect for all learners. Leighton is one of
my students who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her mother and I email frequently about how
Leightons day went because she can display some inappropriate behaviors at home and at school.
In this email I let Leightons mom know about some behavior that she had, and then also let her
know that even after displaying negative behaviors I played with Leighton to build up a relationship
with her because I understand and respect her as a diverse learner.
Reflection on artifact (what went right, what went wrong, how to make better):
Leighton has taught me a lot about students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and how fun and
rewarding it can be to form a relationship with a student who learns in a different way. When
Leighton started preschool as a 3 year-old she displayed a lot of inappropriate behavior, such a
crying, dropping to the floor, and having fits. Now that she is in 4 year old preschool I have seen her
make so much progress and grow so much. However, she still has a bad day every now and then
and displays these inappropriate behaviors. After an episode of inappropriate behavior I think it is
important to have a good interaction with Leighton so she enjoys school and we can form a good
bond. I also want Leighton, her mom, and other students in our classroom to know that even after
an episode of inappropriate behavior I dont hold that against Leighton and I want to treat her with
respect.