CSTP

6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Is aware of the need Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually and Maintains ongoing
to reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. with colleagues that is relationship between practice and connections supporting student
Reflects individually focused on methods to making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
or with colleagues on support the full range of teaching practice and impact the CSTP to positively level of academic
immediate student learners. 7/12/19 on the full range of learners. impact the full range of achievement.
learning needs. 11/1/19 learners. 3/17/20
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
I do not have any Through the clear credential NBPTS: Proposition 5:
collogues at my school site program, I am learning more Teachers are Members of
to reflect with, so I reflect ways to reflect on my Professional
6.1 Reflecting on with my mother who is teaching practices. One way Communities: I
teaching practice in also in education. I write is by conversing with my collaborate with other
anecdotal notes about mentor teacher and colleagues at the school,
support of student
lessons for future discussing new teaching other professionals in the
learning reference of what worked strategies and tools to induction program, as
and what didn’t work and implement in the classroom. well as my mentor
how I can improve it for 11/1/19 teacher. I also collaborate
the next time. 7/12/19 with other teachers via
social media outlets.
3/17/20
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Develops goals Sets goals connected to the Sets goals connected to the Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
connected to the CSTP that take into CSTP that are authentic, authentic goals range of professional
CSTP through account self-assessment of challenging, and based on connected to the CSTP goals connected to the
required processes teaching practice. 7/12/19 self- assessment. 11/1/19 that are intellectually CSTP to improve
and local protocols. challenging and based on instructional practice and
Expands knowledge and Aligns personal goals with self-assessment and impact student learning
Attends required skills individually and with school and district goals and feedback from a variety within and beyond the
professional colleagues through focuses on improving of sources. 3/17/20 classroom.
development. available professional student learning.
development. 7/12/19, Engages in and Engages in ongoing
11/1/19 Selects and engages in contributes to inquiry into teacher
professional development professional practice for professional
based on needs identified in development targeted on development.
professional goals. 3/17/20 student achievement.
6.2 Establishing Pursues a variety of Contributes to
professional goals additional opportunities professional
and engaging in to learn professionally. organizations, and
development
continuous and
opportunities to extend
purposeful own teaching practice.
professional growth I constantly reflect on my ISTE Standard 1a: Educator Through the knowledge
and development teaching and lessons and as Learner- I set gained in the induction
analyze ways I can better professional learning goals; program, I have
support students in explore and apply mainstreamed my
general and in specific pedagogical approaches professional goals to
lessons. 7/12/19 made possible by align with the CSTPs and
technology; and reflect on have the tools to be able
I do my best to do my own my effectiveness: I utilized to reflect and self-assess.
professional development my computer to record I am also more
by speaking frequently myself teaching and then comfortable with other
with my mother and watch my practices to people coming to observe
researching on the evaluate my teaching and receiving/ seeking
internet for new ideas. strategies and effectiveness. feedback to better my
This is an area I am really 11/1/19, 3/17/20 teaching abilities.
excited to grow in through 3/17/20
clearing my credential.
7/12/19, 11/1/19
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Attends staff, grade Consults with colleagues Collaborates with colleagues Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
level, department, to consider how best to to improve student learning colleagues to expand with colleagues.
and other required support teacher and and reflect on teaching impact on teacher and
meetings and student learning. 7/12/19 practice at the classroom student learning within Works to ensure the
collaborations. level. 11/1/19, 3/17/20 grade or department and broadest positive impact
Begins to identify how to school and district levels.
possible on instructional
Identifies student access student and teacher Interacts with members of practice and student
and teacher resources in the broader the broader professional Engages with members of achievement at school
resources at the professional community. community to access the broader professional and district levels and for
school and district 7/12/19 resources that support community to access the profession.
level. teacher effectiveness and resources and a wide
student learning. 11/1/19, range of supports for Initiates and develops
3/17/20 teaching the full range of professional learning
learners. 3/17/20 opportunities with the
6.3 Collaborating broader professional
with colleagues and community focused on
the broader student achievement.
professional When I do have the I collaborate with the other TLS: Domain 3: Promotes
opportunity to meet with students in the induction Professional Learning for
community to the other kindergarten program to reflect on Continuous
support teacher teachers at the other teaching practices. I have Improvements: I seek out
and student schools, we discuss learned a lot and apply what opportunities to connect
learning different strengths and I have learned from them. with other educational
areas of needs in each 11/1/19, 3/17/20 professionals through
others’ classrooms and email subscriptions,
strive to support one ISTE Standard 5c: Educator social media platforms,
another. 7/12/19 as Designer: I explore and and video conferencing. I
apply instructional design also seek opportunities
This is an area I would like principles to create to attend conferences
to continue to grow in. I innovative digital learning when available. 3/17/20
seek out resources beyond environments that engage
my school like books from and support learning: I
the local library to utilize the platform YouTube
supplement curriculum. to share teaching videos
7/12/19 with a teacher mentor to
receive feedback and help
strengthen my own
teaching. 11/1/19
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the family’s contribute to the classroom and support for families of opportunities for
learning and the need role in student learning. and school. Adjusts to actively participate in families to contribute to
for interactions with Seeks information about communication to families the classroom and school. the classroom and school
6.4 Working with families. cultural norms of families based on awareness of 7/12/19, 11/1/19, community. Supports a
represented in the school. cultural norms and wide 3/18/20 school/district
families to support
Welcomes family range of experiences with environment in which
student learning involvement at classroom/ schools. Communicates to families take leadership
school events. families in ways which to improve student
show understanding of learning.
and respect for cultural
norms. 7/12/19,
11/1/19, 3/18/20
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My school does not allow Sent home letter
parents to volunteer in
the classroom, however,
there are a few times a
year where families are
encouraged to come into
the classroom. For
example, for Read Across
America week, parents
are invited to come in
and read a book from
their home. 7/12/19,
11/1/19, 3/18/20

I communicate with
families on a regular
basis and am conscious of
cultural norms. 7/12/19

I communicate with
families on a regular
basis and am conscious of
cultural norms. This
helps inform my
instructions because I am
aware their cultural
background may impact
student learning. I
continually seek research
articles which help me
dive deeper into
understanding culture
and its impact in the
classroom. 11/1/19,
3/18/20

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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members to
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources to community resources to increase instructional
communities 7/12/19, 11/1/19, support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
surrounding the 3/19/20 program, students, and opportunities for
school. Includes knowledge of families. students.
Includes references or communities when
Uses available connections to designing and implementing Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and communities in single instruction understanding of leadership and service in
community resources lessons or sequence of community to improve the community.
in single lessons. lessons. 7/12/19, and enrich the Incorporates community
11/1/19, 3/19/20 instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
I seek additional
community resources to
help support students. For
6.5 Engaging local example, I recommended a
communities in student who needed more
support of the exposure to peer
interaction to join the local
instructional boy scouts club. 7/12/19,
program 11/1/19, 3/19/20

In the beginning of the
year, we make a
community map where we
put the library, school,
local parks, and each
child’s house on a map to
make a home to school
connection. 7/12/19,
11/1/19, 3/19/20
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full range Models professionalism
understanding of responsibilities in timely responsibilities and of professional and supports colleagues
professional ways and seeks support as manages time and effort responsibilities into in meeting and exceeding
responsibilities. needed. 7/12/19 required to meet advanced planning and professional
expectations. 11/1/19 prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
required commitment by exploring Pursues ways to support 3/18/20
commitments to ways to address individual students’ diverse learning Supports colleagues to
students. student needs. 7/12/19 needs and maintains belief Maintains continual maintain the motivation,
in students’ capacity for effort to seek, develop, resiliency, and energy to
achievement. 11/1/19, and refine new and ensure that all students
3/18/20 creative methods to achieve.
ensure individual student
learning.
6.6 Managing I make an effort to I have an extensive calendar I have an extensive
professional maintain a healthy work- so I am able to balance a calendar in which I have
life balance and take care work/life balance. 11/1/19 my work and personal
responsibilities to of my health. I regularly life scheduled in. This
maintain exercise and eat healthy I believe all students have helps me maintain a
motivation and foods. I take time for the ability to learn and as a work-life balance.
commitment to all myself and strive to teacher I am committed to However, due to a recent
prioritize myself as well as meet students where they world pandemic, I
students
my career. 7/12/19 are and help them grow prioritized my
professional
from there. I am committed
I believe all students have to teaching students how to responsibilities and set
the ability to learn and as a be life-long up an online learning
teacher I am committed to learners. 11/1/19, 3/18/20 experience for my
meet students where they students to prepare if
are and help them grow school was going to be
from there. 7/12/19 out for a longer period of
time. This was something
I took on myself and plan
on sharing with other
colleagues. 3/18/20
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances. 7/12/19,
* As follows: 11/1/19, 3/18/20
• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which Contributes to building professional community
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. and holding peers accountable to norms of
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of respectful treatment and communication.
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. 7/12/19, 11/1/19, 3/18/20
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
• Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment. and ethical conduct. 7/12/19, 11/1/19, 3/18/20
• Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
6.7 Demonstrating
• Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
professional health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
responsibility, • Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
integrity, and • Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
ethical conduct • Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I maintain a professional demeanor in the classroom and community. I take I maintain a professional demeanor in the classroom
responsibility for my teaching and do my best to ensure each child’s needs are and community. I take responsibility for my teaching
met. I maintain a safe environment in the classroom and foster a classroom and do my best to ensure each child’s needs are met. I
climate that is inclusive and safe. I also have this demeanor when engaging with maintain a safe environment in the classroom and
parents that are not my own, other staff members, and administration. 7/12/19 foster a classroom climate that is inclusive and safe. I
also have this demeanor when engaging with parents
that are not my own, other staff members, and
administration. I utilized technology to become a
mandated reporter and keep my certification
updated. 11/1/19, 3/18/20