CEPTC Quality Standard #2

Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.

Dispositions: *Tact & Judgement

Feedback/questions

*Ethical Behavior & Integrity

*Effective Communicator

*Culturally Responsive

Emergent
The Teacher

Developing
and The Teacher

Proficient
...and The Teacher

Accomplished
... and The Teacher

-circulates through the

classroom, interacting
with every student

-ensures that
structures and
routines are evident

-displays public records of

student work on walls that
are relevant to ongoing
instruction

-ensures that screen or

board (focus) is
positioned so that all
students can see and
hear what is projected

- has mutually
respectful
relationships with
students

-fosters positive
relationships between and
among students that are
respectful and
demonstrate mutual
support

-fosters an environment
where students respect
their classmates and
teacher(s)

-has consistent
empathy for each
student
Dates Observed:
2b. Demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity.
Feedback/questions

Emergent
The Teacher

Developing
and The Teacher

Proficient
and The Teacher

Accomplished
and Students

- shows a concern for

issues of equity and social
justice

-uses instructional
approaches and
provides tasks that are
relevant to students
from a variety of
backgrounds and
interests

-engages students in
discussions concerning
culture, equity, democracy
& learning

-respect the uniqueness of

fellow students

-establishes processes and

an environment that result
in a sense of community
with effective interactions
among students

-seek a variety of
perspectives to complete
group assignments

Artifact

2a. Foster a predictable learning environment in the classroom in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring
adults and peers.

Observation

Teacher Candidates:

Dates Observed:
2c. Engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths.

Feedback/questions

Emergent
The Teacher

Developing
and The Teacher

Proficient
...and The Teacher

Accomplished
and Students

-implements lessons that

reflect student interests

-acknowledges all
students for their
accomplishments

-provides

- have opportunities to
show understandings and
skills in a variety of ways

-showcases the belief

that all students can
learn

lessons that are

explicitly differentiated
-knows students as
learners and purposefully
allows space for students'
strengths

- legitimizes multiple areas

of expertise allows them to
be leveraged

Dates Observed:
2d. Believe that instruction is for the benefit of all students, including those with special needs across a range of ability levels.

Feedback/questions

Emergent
The Teacher:

Developing
...and The Teacher

Proficient
...and The Teacher

Accomplished
and The Students

-adapts the learning

environment to address
individual student needs

-challenges and
supports individual
student learning

-engages in ongoing
reflective practice that
increases their depth of
understanding of student
centered learning

-advocate for themselves

by articulating their needs

- uses multiple
strategies to teach
and assess students
-works with support
staff and school
faculty to gather input
to better understand
students learning
needs
Dates Observed:

-provides lessons that are

explicitly differentiated

-communicate openly
about circumstances that
affect their classroom
performance

2e. Provide proactive, clear, and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with families and significant adults in
the lives of their students.

Feedback/questions

Emergent
The Teacher

Developing
and The Teacher

Proficient
and The Teacher

-establishes a classroom
environment that is
inviting to families and
significant adults

-maintains respectful
relationships with
students, their
families, and
significant adults

-understands students
support structures outside
of school
-provides multiple
opportunities for
communication with
students' support
structures

Accomplished
and Families and
Significant Adults
-partner with the teacher
to support student
strengths and address next
steps for learning and
growth

Dates Observed:
2f. Create a learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior, efficient use of time, and appropriate intervention strategies.

Feedback/questions

Emergent
The Teacher

Developing
and The Teacher

Proficient
...and The Teacher

Accomplished
and the Students

-provides clear
expectations to guide
student behavior in the
classroom

-holds students
accountable for school
and class rules

- maximizes instructional
time

-stay on task during class

-maintains a safe
environment
Dates Observed:
Feedback/Questions/
Next Steps for overall
TCQS #2:

-accept responsibility for

their behavior and use of
time