Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
area of the NBPTS. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing. On the last page, summarize your
strengths and areas of possible growth. Boxes will expand as needed.
• Exploring/Emerging (E/E) - a level of practice in which the teacher relies on ongoing assistance from more experienced colleagues for
support, guidance, and survival. The teacher is moving toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his practice.
• Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruction and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educational practice.
• Integrating/Innovating (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and confident. The Integrating/Innovating
teacher is contributing to the broader educational community through staff development, research, or publication in professional
journals.

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice Accordingly
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I use student 504s and IEPs to accommodate
learners and differentiate instruction as needed.
• I create a culture of mutual respect within the
classroom and plan lessons with a focus on As a middle school teacher, I would like to better understand
how students develop, cognitively, between the ages 11 and
equitable education.
14. I would like to take this knowledge and apply it to lesson
• As an AVID teacher, I understand my mission design and differentiation.
transcends the cognitive development of my
students, and try to prepare them for success in
the 21st century workforce.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to
E/E A I/I
students.
5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to Other
Disciplines
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students
7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• As a history mojor, I understand how the subject is
organized and linked to other disciplines. I use
common planning with ELA teachers to support
student reading and writing in my own subject
area.
• I differentiate instruction to accommodate the
I would like to grow in ways I can incorporate more project
different types of learnersin class. Using multi-
based learning opprotunities for my students.
modality instruction, I generate multiple mapths to
knowledge.
• I convey my subject area to students by using
student background knowledge to support student
interpretation of ideas. For example, recently we
compared the Lorax to the age of exploration.

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement
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 4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I plan bi-weekly common assessments with my
department team to assess and improve student
learning
• I collaborate with colleagues to determine the I would like to grow in my ability to be more culturally
needs of students responsive with my lesson planning and teaching.
• I design lessons in a way to encourage student-led
learning. Rather than being the "Sage on the
Stage" I try to be the "Guide on the side".

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from experience. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment
2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student Learning
Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• As a member of the instructional leadership team, I
participated in the planning of a professional
development sequence that is aimed at improving
teaching practices school wide, over time
• Every two weeks I go over common assessment I would like to take more of leadership role in supporting and
data with our administration to discuss next steps increasing the capacity of colleagues to identify and use
and areas of improvement assessment tools aligned to state and local standards.
• My department designs common assessments to
support ELA, while using history content

Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness
2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I participate in learning walks on campus, where I
give and receive feedback to and from teachers
regarding their instruction. I would like to expand my outreach and collaboration to
• I use classroom data to identify opportunities to other stakeholders in the community. Although I feel
improve curriculum with my department team. confident in building relationships with families, I can
• I contact parents to support student achievement improve in collaborating with others in the community to
support student success.
and improvement, when needed

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 Strengths:

I believe my strengths focus on improving teaching practices and student learning. I believe I foster a collaborative culture ,
use contemporary practices and research, and use data to support improvement.

Areas of Possible Growth:

I would like to grow in my leadership roles on campus with colleagues. I would like to do a better job of supporting
educator development and helping others improve their practice. I would like to grow as an advocate for student rights
and the teaching profession, as well as improve my outreach and collaboration with stakeholders in the community.

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