CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the refinements in action research in
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 achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
learners. Engages in and fosters
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colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I constantly reflect on my
practices and realize
6.1 Reflecting on there is so much work to
be done. How can I better
teaching practice in engage them? How can I
support of student bring in more authentic
learning content and still hit the
standards? How can I
better plan and develop a
pacing guide? How can I
adjust learning goals
seamlessly when I have
lesson preplanned and I
don’t have time to adjust
them? I could benefit
from explicit PD in
teaching and supporting
foundational support for
second graders.
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
development. and with colleagues district goals, and beyond the classroom.
through available focuses on improving Engages in and
professional student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted practice for
professional on student professional
development based on achievement. Pursues development.
6.2 Establishing
needs identified in a variety of additional
professional goals professional goals opportunities to learn Contributes to
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continuous and organizations, and
purposeful development
professional growth opportunities to
and development extend own teaching
practice.
I love PD! I am currently
looking at my practices
and noticing the gaps in
my knowledge. I would
like to take purposeful
PD to support new
teachers and teachers of
primary grades for
foundational
reading/language
support. I have engaged
in PD for remote teaching
but could use more
strategies and skills to
enhance my teaching
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. 9/20/20 practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
the school and district teacher resources in members of the Engages with members and student
level. the broader broader professional of the broader achievement at school
professional community to access professional and district levels and
community. resources that support community to access for the profession.
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and student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
6.3 Collaborating teaching the full range professional learning
with colleagues and of learners. opportunities with the
the broader broader professional
professional community focused on
community to student achievement.
support teacher I have reached out to my
mentor teacher, who also
and student teaches 2nd grade, for
learning support. She has helped
along the way but she is
in a different district. I
do reach out to the TOSA
for advice and support on
learning how to use
curriculum tools more
effectively. There are so
many
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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 community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with show understanding of families take
classroom/ school schools. and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. norms. 4/21 student learning.

I set clear (as clear I I am aware and

could as a new conscientious of
teacher in week 2 families and their
during Back to cultural norms. I
School Night) have provided
learning goals for my opportunities for
families. Many families to contribute
families are very to our collective
involved and chose learning. During
BOA because of our Holidays Around the
flexible program. The World, I had
students are different students
independent and and families share
self-motivated about cultural
(many, not all). celebrations. 4/21
I reach out each in a
my weekly email and
encourage home
language and culture
in our classroom. I
understand family
situations and
circumstance which
help me better
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support the student.

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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 to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
program
connections to students, and families. for students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
community resources lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. implementing community to improve in the community.
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instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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I have made connections
to Brea. Referencing local
parks and the mayor for
our unit on Government.
However, I live in a
different city, so I need to
learn more about the
Brea community.
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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. that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
students students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. ensure individual that all students
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I know teacher I want the best for
burnout is real. I am my kids. On my hard
still trying to balance days, I read through
my life and school their journals or
life. It is so messages from
challenging. There families thanking me
isn’t enough time to for supporting their
do it all. I am working kid. I put so much
on adding back in stress on myself
daily working out. I because I want them
need to break from to do well and to
planning and fulfil their dreams.
grading. They are capable of
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I know I can support
them in achieving
their dreams. I just
may need some help,
too.
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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.* and commitment to student learning and the
responsibility, profession in all circumstances.
integrity, and * As follows:
● Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
ethical conduct
● Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which and holding peers accountable to norms of
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. respectful treatment and communication.
● Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
● Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. and ethical conduct.
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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,
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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.
I know it is ok to ask for help. I know I will find my
rhythm and will succeed in supporting my kids. I look
forward to PD opportunities to strengthen my
pedagogies. 9/20/20