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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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6.1 Reflecting on Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
teaching practice in reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
support of student practice to support practice individually colleagues on the refinements in action research in
learning student learning. and with colleagues relationship between teaching practice and supporting student
Reflects individually or that is focused on making adjustments in connections among the learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
immediate student the full range of impact on the full to positively impact the achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. full range of learners. 12/12/18 5/5/19
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Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
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Reflection is such a key As the year has I reflect on my lessons in
component to teaching. progressed I have found many different ways. I
When I reflect I become it so key to reflect on my journal things that I may
aware of what I need to lessons so that I can want to change, I often
adjust, what I can improve my teaching discuss lesson outcomes
improve on, and how to practices for next year. As with my grade level
better communicate the a school we are meeting partner when planning
topic to students. When I between with the grade and in general
come up with these above and below the one conversation. I note good
things I stick a post it we teach to talk about the ideas for lessons so that I
onto the lesson page, so I things each grade level can use them for review
can look it over the next wants the incoming or the following year.
time it is taught or move grades to have 12/12/18 5/5/19
the ideas into a lesson in accomplished to make
the near future. 9/27/17 our teaching practices Along with this my school
easier. It has opened is very supportive in
some good discussions school wide planning
and helped us become along grade levels so that
more conscientious of we are sending students
how we are teaching in to the next grade ready
our classrooms. 5/12/18 and with the knowledge
they need to be
successful. WE work in
groups at PLC’s and staff
meeting and make
collaboration a priority.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
professional goals connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
and engaging in through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
continuous and processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. 9/27/17 practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
purposeful
on self-assessment and instructional practice
professional growth Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
and development professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
development. and with colleagues district goals, and 12/14/18 beyond the
through available focuses on improving classroom.4/1/19
professional student learning. Engages in and
development. 9/27/17 contributes to Engages in ongoing
Selects and engages in professional inquiry into teacher
professional development targeted practice for
development based on on student professional
needs identified in achievement. Pursues development.4/1/19
professional goals. a variety of additional
5/12/18 opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
12/14/18 organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice. 4/1/19
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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Completing this Professional After working closely I continue to set goals for I set goals every
assignment opened my development is required with the CTSP last year I myself based on the CSTP trimester to focus on as
eyes to a lot of different by the school buy outside became more aware of based on areas I feel I well as a larger yearly
areas I can improve on. professional my teaching practices have not seen growth in. I goal. I find that when I set
Looking head helped me development is offered to and where I have set small goals so that I small goals, I am able to
to see what I am aspiring us all the time. I have weaknesses and can continue to move and achieve them more
to. 9/27/17 found professional strengths. As a site my not stay stagnant in any quickly. 4/1/19
development an essential school is very focused on area. 12/14/18
tool to help me grow in training staff in the areas I continue to practice
my teaching practices. the district is headed. I really enjoy being Formative Assessment in
9/27/17 This year we have been involved in trainings. In the classroom from a
focusing greatly on EDL March I will be attending training I went to last
in the classroom as well the Cue Conference in year. I am improving in
as Formative Assessment. Palm Springs with a the area of making my
I attended a conference couple of my collogues. students aware of their
on Formative Assessment This training is on success criteria and
with my principal and 4 technology in the better understanding
other teacher and have classroom, I am looking how to make my students
made it a point to work forward to learning some responsible for their
as a leader in this area. good information. learning. 4/1/19
5/12/18 Another way I develop
professionally is by
reading. There are so
many wonderful
resources out there to
help you in the
classroom. 12/14/18
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
the broader other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
professional meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. 9/27/17 practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
community to
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
support teacher Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
and student teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with 12/14/18 5/5/19 instructional practice
learning the school and district teacher resources in members of the and student
level. the broader broader professional Engages with members achievement at school
professional community to access of the broader and district levels and
community. 9/27/17 resources that support professional for the profession.
teacher effectiveness community to access
and student learning. resources and a wide Initiates and develops
5/12/18 range of supports for professional learning
teaching the full range opportunities with the
of learners. 12/14/18 broader professional
5/5/19 community focused on
student achievement.
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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I meet with my grade I work very closely with I collaborate in many
level partner teacher my grade level partner ways. With my grade
weekly. Primary grade multiple times a week. level partner, with other
levels tend to meet up We plan together and staff at my school, and
every couple of weeks to come up with lesson with the third-grade team
discuss any issues or ideas that will be district wide. I have
events that we can engaging to our students. worked in the district for
support each other or She can help me when I many years before
our students in. 9/27/17 share a problem I faced in getting my own
a lesson. We also can classroom, so I made so
I am fortunate to have an compare how our classes many relationships with
established grade level understood the lesson the staff and often reach
partner teacher who overall and share the out to them when I have
helps me get in touch methods we used. This is questions. 12/14/18
with teacher resources very helpful when it 5/5/19
and how to use and comes to reteaching
troubleshoot. This has things. It helps to have I also access blogs and
helped me become more another person’s social networking with
comfortable accessing perspective who is other teachers to share
these resources. 9/27/17 teaching on the same and get ideas. 12/14/18
topics. 5/12/18 5/5/19
6.4 Working with Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide
families to support the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for range of opportunities
student learning learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and school. families to actively for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts participate in the contribute to the
families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on 12/14/18 5/5/19 community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with families in ways which families take
classroom/ school schools. 9/27/17 show understanding of leadership to improve
events. 5/12/18 and respect for cultural student learning.
norms. 12/14/18
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I have some special I have allowed parents to
circumstances in some of com in my room to
my student’s home lives observe their students,
this year. I have met with volunteer for STEM
parents individually to projects or classroom
come up with ways to prep. They have really
support and create a safe enjoyed being able to be
environment for their present to see how their
student. Sue to these child interacts in class.
circumstances I set up an 12/14/18 5/5/19
SST because home life
was manifesting in class. I am a huge advocate for
9/27/17 communicating with
parents I send them
I have a group of parents updates, successes, and
this year that is heavily pictures of things that
involved in their they can help their
student’s education. I students on at home.
make it a point to Although some parents
communicate to them, so may never respond, I
they are filled in on what know I am doing my part
is happening with their on keeping them in the
child. I have also had to know for their child.
work through problem 12/14/18 5/5/19
solving and conflict
resolution with other. It
has been a great learning
experience. 5/12/18
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
communities in about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
instructional communities 12/14/18 5/5/19 to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
program
9/27/17 5/12/18 Includes references or students, and families. for students.
connections to Includes knowledge of
Uses available communities in single communities when Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources lessons. 12/14/18 implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. 5/5/19 instruction and enrich the Incorporates
9/27/17 5/12/18 instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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Having an understanding Last year I was able to
about the neighborhoods collaborate with a friend
helps me to understand who works for an
the socioeconomic needs accounting agency. Ever
of my students. 9/27/17 year they go out into
5/12/18 classrooms and teach
lessons on money and
Referencing the how saving and spending
surrounding community works. They read them a
of the school can help kid friendly story and gift
students to make real life each student the book. It
connections to the was a wonderful lesson
content. 9/27/17 and my students really
5/12/18 enjoyed it. They will be
returning this year.
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I make it a point to
represent all different
kinds of communities
and people in my lessons.
I think it is important for
children to see
themselves in literature
and their learning.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
professional understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
maintain responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. 9/27/17 that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all commitments to commitment by challenging. 5/12/18 effectively.
students students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to 12/14/18 5/5/19
address individual support students’ Supports colleagues to
student needs. diverse learning needs Maintains continual maintain the
and maintains belief in effort to seek, develop, motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for and refine new and and energy to ensure
achievement. 9/27/17 creative methods to that all students
ensure individual achieve.
student learning.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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Time management is I take my professional
proving to be a top responsibilities very
priority this year. With seriously. I plan every
teaching full town and week with my grade level
now working on clearing partner and work to
my credential I must set provide our students
aside time for each. I find with clear and poignant
that I set aside an allotted lessons. I also make sure I
amount of time and use am available to go to
early mornings to keep meetings or any other
on track or finish up any conferences given to the
work. 9/27/17 staff to further my
knowledge of teaching.
I am a firm believer that 5/12/18 12/14/18
students will rise to the 5/5/19
occasion. I make
encouragement a top I am always looking for
priority. When students ideas to keep my
feel confident they will students engaged.
try and take academic Especially for my
risks even when they are students who have
not sure about different learning styles. I
something. I believe this preplan my lessons and
only comes when they many times supplement
feel support from their the lesson to improve it.
teacher as well as a safe 5/12/18 12/14/18
classroom community. 5/5/19
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
professional policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* 9/27/17 and commitment to student learning and the
responsibility, 12/14/18. 5/5/19 profession in all circumstances.
integrity, and
* As follows: Contributes to building professional community
ethical conduct
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. and holding peers accountable to norms of
 Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which respectful treatment and communication.
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the and ethical conduct.
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
 Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
 Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
 Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
 Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
 Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
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I believe I fall into this bracket. Taking responsibility for learning outcome as well
as understanding what outside contributions could have affected performance.
Keeping school and district policies is also important in maintaining
professionalism on campus. All of these roles come together to build a responsible
and successful instructor for students in their growth and development. 9/27/17
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