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 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 or focused on methods to making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
with colleagues on support the full range of teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
immediate student learners. impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement.
learning needs. of learners. learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
After going through the Especially during this
lesson with my class, and transition period between
6.1 Reflecting on then receiving their distance learning and
feedback on the lesson, I hybrid learning, my
teaching practice in will share results with my colleagues and I have
support of student colleagues. If it’s engaged in bi-weekly
successful, I will often check ins as a staff,
learning encourage others to try my whether that's in the form
lesson plan, or I will figure of a staff meeting or a
out an alternative plan if survey, to communicate
the lesson did not suit the our highs and lows. We
needs of my students. also discuss what new
Ultimately, feedback from technology is available to
my students is vital in us to support our students.
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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-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. assessment. challenging and based to improve instructional
Expands knowledge and on self-assessment and practice and impact
Attends required skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety student learning within
professional with colleagues through with school and district of sources. and beyond the
development. available professional goals, and focuses on classroom.
development. improving student Engages in and
learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted on practice for professional
professional student achievement. development.
development based on Pursues a variety of
needs identified in additional opportunities Contributes to
professional goals. to learn professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
6.2 Establishing opportunities to extend
professional goals own teaching practice.
and engaging in
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Element
professional goals Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating
and engaging in As I’m filling out these
continuous and CSTP elements, I’m often
thinking of ways I would
purposeful like to improve my
professional growth teaching this year. These
and development goals are designed to
strengthen my ability to
effectively support students
with their learning, as well
as emotionally and
mentally. Additionally, I
often pursue outside PD,
such as attending CUE,
that I believe would help
support me overall as an
educator. 7/18/20.
Innovating
Being apart of the
Induction program has
made me reflect on my
teaching practices and
how I'd like to approach
the curriculum. Through
collaboration with
classmates, I've learned
about stronger
techniques that may
further support my
students. 4/30/21
Through this program, I
was able to engage in
reading development
inquiry in order to
understand if audiobooks
help support reading
fluency and
comprehension. I’ve also
collaborated with district
specialists on learning
material in order to better
engage students with
learning from home.
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Attends staff, grade Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
level, department, and to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
other required meetings support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher and
and collaborations. student learning. reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
practice at the classroom grade or department and broadest positive impact
Identifies student and Begins to identify how level. school and district possible on instructional
teacher resources at the to access student and levels. practice and student
school and district level. teacher resources in the Interacts with members achievement at school
broader professional of the broader Engages with members and district levels and
community. professional community of the broader for the profession.
to access resources that professional community
support teacher to access resources and a Initiates and develops
effectiveness and wide range of supports professional learning
student learning for teaching the full opportunities with the
6.3 Collaborating range of learners. broader professional
with colleagues and community focused on
student achievement.
the broader
professional My grade level will meet I frequently communicate
every week to discuss with grade levels - both
community to student success and below and above me - to
support teacher and challenges with the discuss what technologies
student learning learning material. We will they are using with their
also communicate with the students. We discuss the
grade below and above us ones they favor and the
to better understand where ones they disliked, which
students had challenges the allows me to filter through
year prior, and where they the vast amount of
should be by the time they technologies available to
enter the next grade level. us. Additionally, I seek
We also have PLC with professional development
then entire grade level in from our district TOSAs,
the district once a year to "Teachers on Special
further communicate and Assignment" so that I not
support one another. only have access to the
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that I am using these tools
in a way that will be most
effective for my students.
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
learning and the need for family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and the classroom and
families. information about to families based on school. school community.
cultural norms of awareness of cultural Supports a school/
families represented in norms and wide range of Communicates to district environment in
the school. Welcomes experiences with families in ways which which families take
family involvement at schools. show understanding of leadership to improve
classroom/ school and respect for cultural student learning.
events. norms.

Parents are often

encouraged to partake in
classroom activities
6.4 Working with throughout the year. Aside
families to support from class parties, I call on
parents to help teach art
student learning masters, or if they have a
particular knowledge base
on a topic we're learning
about, I will ask them to
come in and speak to the
class. Whenever I deem it
appropriate, I love having
parents come in and share
their expertise with the
students. 11/20/19
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying
Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of
about local neighborhood and neighborhood and
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources to
communities support the curriculum.
surrounding the school. Includes references or
connections to Includes knowledge of
Uses available communities in single communities when
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of designing and
community resources in lessons. implementing
single lessons. instruction
Community resources are
often used in our social
6.5 Engaging local studies curriculum. The
entire grade level will go
communities in on afternoon walks once a
support of the
week in the spring to show
different art and sculptures
instructional
that have been created and
program displayed throughout the
community. Additionally,
we'll go on a field trip
around the community to
learn more about the
historical sites that have
either remained, or
developed into something
new. 11/20/19
Integrating Innovating
Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
neighborhood and community members to
community resources to increase instructional
support the instructional and learning
program, students, and opportunities for
families. students.
Draws from Engages students in
understanding of leadership and service in
community to improve the community.
and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
For my TLP, I
collaborated with local
organizations to bring
their resources into the
classroom. Each
organization and its
resources aligned with
the California State
Standards and provided
support for grades
ranging from TK - 6th.
Professionals also
provide live instruction
via Zoom during
Covid-19. 4/30/21
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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 manages time and effort responsibilities into in meeting and
responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and exceeding professional
expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to commitment by Pursues ways to support
students. exploring ways to students’ diverse Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
address individual learning needs and effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
student needs. maintains belief in and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for creative methods to ensure that all students
achievement. ensure individual achieve.
student learning.

6.6 Managing I will communicate with My grade level team have

colleagues of different
professional grade levels to understand
responsibilities to how their implementing
learning material with their
maintain motivation class. We'll often
and commitment to collaborate on ideas, which
all students provides me new and
creative methods to teach
new material. At the same
time, we'll often
brainstorm potential
challenges that may arise
during the lesson. From
there, we can create
solutions that may be able
to resolve the potential
challenges. 11/20/19
daily check ins with each
other to ensure we have the
support we need to take on
the day. It begins in the
morning when we arrive,
as we ask one another how
they're feeling and if they
need anything. Then,
throughout the day during
our breaks, we continue to
check in to see how
everyone is doing. We
believe that a strong,
supported teacher will lead
a strong and supported
group of students. 12/10/20
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* commitment to student learning and the profession
in all circumstances.
* As follows:
• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
• 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 high
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the degree of resilience, professional integrity, and
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. ethical conduct.
• 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.
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.
• Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
integrity, and ethical • Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
conduct community.
I hold myself to high standards, especially in terms of
my professionalism. I attend every meeting when asked,
and contribute ideas or provide information when
needed. At the heart of my intent as an educator is to
uphold similar standards and expectations with my
students as well as colleagues. 11/20/19