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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 learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and the elements of the the level of academic
immediate student the full range of impact on the full CSTP to positively achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. impact the full range
9/29/2019- 5/8/2020 of learners. Engages in and fosters
12/12/2020 reflection among
5/7/2021 colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I reflect on both lesson I meet with my grade
and behavior plans with level team on a weekly
colleagues on a weekly basis. There, we go over
6.1 Reflecting on basis. Both my team and lesson plans, classroom
teaching practice in I come up with plans issues, and more! It is a
together. We also make great way to ensure that
support of student
changes to lesson plans we are on the same page
learning as needed. and giving out students
the same access to
In order to improve in quality education.
this area, I know that my
lesson and behavioral At the start of every year,
goals need to align more we also pick to CSTP
with the CSTP’s. Yes, I do goals to focus on. We
yearly goal setting using revisit these goals a few
them, but beyond that, it times a year in order to
is not looked at very check on our progress
often. 5/8/2020 (and to make
suggestions in case we
I meet with colleagues are not quite meeting
on a weekly basis in our goals).
order to discuss 5/7/2021
classroom plans and
ways to improve our I have been better with
teaching strategies. I also meeting with coworkers
spend individual time
going over lessons plans This year, I am teaching
after they take place, in with a new grade level
order to improve on team. We like to be as
them either in the consistent as we can
following year, or when with our lessons and
the subject material is student progress.
brought up again.
In order to ensure that
At the moment, my we are meeting the
reflections on an needs of our students,
individual scale tend to we often will take the
focus on behavior time to compare student
management. In order to work samples.
improve in this area, I
need to increase the time As the start of the year,
I spend reflecting on we also did pick out two
lesson materials as well. CSTP goals and talked
9/29/2019 about steps towards
meeting them.
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Develops goals Sets goals connected Sets goals connected Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP to the CSTP that take to the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required into account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
6.2 Establishing processes and local assessment of and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
professional goals protocols. teaching practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
and engaging in on self-assessment instructional practice
continuous and Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals and feedback from a and impact student
purposeful professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
professional development. and with colleagues district goals, and beyond the classroom.
growth and 9/29/2019 through available focuses on improving Engages in and
development professional student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. 5/8/2020 professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted practice for
professional on student professional
development based on achievement. Pursues development.
needs identified in a variety of additional
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
5/7/2021 professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
Though I do set goals for I do set yearly goals with As previously stated, at
myself, they have never the CSTP through my the start of every school
been directly aligned school site. At the end of year I pick to CSTP
with the CSTP—it is not the year, we are asked to standards to
something that has ever reflect on our goals and reflect/work on.
been brought up in see if we were able to
discussion at my school accomplish them. As a site, we also go over
site (since it is embedded school wide goals. At the
in our teaching). I also attended more end of the year, we
than just required PD’s. I discuss if we met our
I do attend as much PD as have attended four so far goal, and if we did not,
I can. In order to further this year. I find that PD’s we brainstorm ideas on
myself in this area, I are a wonderful thing for how to meet it in the
would like to apply me to attend as a new future.
information learned at teacher. I have found a
PD in a more in-depth lot of valuable Lastly, I always attended
level and seek out further information that I have PDs offered by the
resources to help me in incorporated into my school. This year alone, I
my teaching practices. classroom lessons. have attended two. One
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on increasing equity in
the classroom, and
another on incorporating
art into lessons. I think
that in order to be a good
teacher, I need to stay up
to date with research
and trends—that way I
can ensure that I am
providing my students
with the best instruction
possible.
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Every year, I set yearly

CSTP goals with my
coworkers. As a team, we
talk about the goals we
would like to accomplish
and discuss how we will
reach them.
Along with attending the

required PD’s, I also have
attended some PD’s in
order to better reach my
goals for the year. For
example, this year I
attended a DE PD, which
went over many tools for
Distance Learning. It has
greatly increased
classroom engagement!
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
6.3 Collaborating level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
with colleagues and other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
the broader meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
professional
classroom level. department and broadest positive
community to
Identifies student and Begins to identify how school and district impact possible on
support teacher teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with levels. instructional practice
and student the school and district teacher resources in members of the and student
learning level. the broader broader professional Engages with achievement at school
professional community to access members of the and district levels and
community. resources that support broader professional for the profession.
teacher effectiveness community to access
and student learning resources and a wide Initiates and develops
9/29/2019- 5/8/2020 range of supports for professional learning
teaching the full range opportunities with the
of learners. broader professional
5/7/2021 community focused on
student achievement.
Through Distance I meet with my grade
Learning, I communicate level team on a weekly
with collogues on a daily basis. In these meeting
basis. We plan our we lesson plan, go over
curriculum and assessment data, discuss
assessments. supplements we can add
into our lessons, and
I also have joined many more! It is a great way to
online groups that that ensure that we are
offer advice about providing the same level
delivering curriculum of education and rigor.
both inside the
classroom and online. Lastly, I am part of many
online communities.
My district also has These communities are
offered PD’s on Distance focused on grade-level
Learning. I have curriculum, anti-racist
attended a couple to education, productive
learn about some online struggle, and more. I
platforms I was have gained many great
unfamiliar with. All of ideas and tips from these
these resources have online communities!
allowed me to grow 5/7/2021
professionally (even
outside of the classroom My colleagues and I meet
setting). on a weekly basis. We do
this to lesson plan and
I meet with staff on a compare work samples
weekly basis. We like to from students.
make sure we are pacing
material at a similar This is a great way to
manner. We also like to ensure that our
share information or
tools we have found in expectations are on par
outside sources. Since I with one another.
am new, I do share ideas,
but have yet to truly lead Along with meeting with
a conversation. my work site colleagues
on a weekly basis, I am
I also have joined part of various online
various online communities. These
communities (that focus communities focus on
on my grade-level). grade level-specifics,
These communities have math problem solving,
led me to many great and computational
resources and materials thinking. It is great way
that I have used in my to learn ideas from more
classroom daily. than just my school site.
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides Structures a wide
the family in student importance of the contribute to the opportunities and range of opportunities
learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and school. support for families to for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts actively participate in contribute to the
families. information about communication to the classroom and classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on school. community. Supports
6.4 Working with families represented awareness of cultural a school/district
families to support in the school. norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
student learning Welcomes family of experiences with families in ways which families take
involvement at schools. show understanding leadership to improve
classroom/ school of and respect for student learning.
events. cultural norms.
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I have very open
communication with my
families. I spend time
each weekend creating a
weekly newsletter. This
letter includes what we
are working on in class,
weekly homework,
upcoming test dates,
information on school
events, and more. It
helps parents feel more
informed on their
student's classroom life.
Lastly, at the start of the

year, I always send out
family information
sheets. Parents are asked
to fill out the form, which
asks about any
important information I
need to know in order to
make them and their
student more
comfortable.
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I communicate with
families on a weekly
basis. I go over the
weeks work, testing, and
more.
At the start of the year, I

also send out a parent
survey to go over
student goals and any
other information I need
to know about the
student.
Though parents are not

physically welcome on
campus, I always
establish a warm and
welcoming demeanor to
invite virtual
conversations.
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I communicate
frequently with my
families. Every Monday, I
send out a message
describing the weekly
workload and inform
families about missing
work.
Messages are always

positive. I also offer
families modifications to
work assignments if they
are feeling
overwhelmed. 5/8/2020
I feel I establish a good

rapport with families at
my school site. I am
always welcoming and
encourage families to
visit and participate in
my classroom. I always
appreciate the help!
Communication is
frequent with families. I
send messages home (as
needed) that give
positive insight on how
their student is doing in
class.
Since I work in such a

diverse area, I am very
aware of cultural and
social norms. 9/29/2019
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
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
communities to support the to support the instructional and
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the Includes references or curriculum. 5/8/2020 instructional program, learning opportunities
communities in school. connections to students, and families. for students.
support of the communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
program neighborhood and lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. instruction 9/29/2019- and enrich the Incorporates
5/8/2020 instructional program. community members
5/7/2021 into the school
learning community.
As previously stated, I I live really close to the
live in the same school that I work at. In
neighborhood that I fact, I grew up in the
teach in. I am familiar community as well! I am
with the area’s aware of community
expectations and needs and expectations.
challenges.
In the grade level I teach,
Because I grew up in this students learn about the
community, I am able to rich history of our city.
bring in a lot of In normal years, we take
community references a trip around the city to
and popular culture ties visit some of our local art
into my lessons. I also and museums. It is a
provide students with great way for students to
opportunities to explore learn about the area they
and engage with the live and a wonderful tie
outside community in with our local history!
(through field trips and 5/7/2021
lists of extra-curricular
activities). I live in the same
neighborhood that I
I kept myself in the same teach in. I am aware of
box, because I still have the community
not reached my goal. expectations and
With distance learning, it standards.
has been harder to reach
out to the local Since I am teaching third
community. 5/8/2020 grade, one of our
standards is to have
I live and teach in my students become more
local community. I am aware of our local
aware of the area and its history. Students study
needs. the community, the local
art, and gain a larger
We are a very small and appreciation for our
close community. city's history.
Because of this, I can 12/13/2020
connect lesson material
to things happening (or
not happening) in our
local area. For example,
in science I like to show
pictures of our local
aqueduct system—all
students have seen them
before, but now are able
to understand its
function.
To further myself in this

area, I feel like I need to
further my classroom
engagement outside of a
school setting.
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models

understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
6.6 Managing responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning meeting and exceeding
professional effort required to meet and prepares for professional
responsibilities to Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. 5/8/2020 situations that may be Responsibilities
maintain commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
motivation and students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
commitment to all address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
students student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
9/29/2019 and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. 5/8/2020 ensure individual that all students
12/13/2020 student learning. achieve.
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I feel I have a good grasp I always manage my time

of work expectations and at school well. I get work
responsibilities. I am completed in a timely
always timely and manner and set
adhere to standards. If I reminders for important
am ever questioning calendar dates.
something, I know what
routes to take and who As previously stated, I
to contact. To improve in also attended PD’s and
this area, I would like to join professional
become more communities in order to
comfortable and ensure that I am aware
knowledgeable within of the latest curriculum
the school environment. and teaching practices.
5/7/2021
I also make myself
available to all students All my work gets
and feel I can harbor a completed in a timely
deep connection with all manner. I use my prep
of them. 9/29/2019 time wisely, in order to
grade, meet with my
grade-level team, and
create engaging student
lessons.
In order to further
enrich my students
learning, I attend various
PD’s throughout the
year. This helps ensure
that my teaching is
relevant and more
engaging.
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Students get back work

in a timely manner. I
make sure to balance
work and home life well.
This ensures that I am
always “on” for my
students when needed.
I have attended multiple

PD’s throughout the
school year, in order to
find new and innovating
ways to support my
students. Even through
Distance Learning, I
often find myself
browsing various sites
that offer PD’s and
lesson ideas—even at
home, I feel my lesson
are engaging and adhere
to state standards.
5/8/2020
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.
* 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 and holding peers accountable to norms of
which these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of respectful treatment and communication.
students.
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
6.7 Demonstrating
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
professional and ethical conduct.
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
responsibility,
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
integrity, and • Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws
ethical conduct 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. 9/29/2019- 5/8/2020 12/13/2020-5/7/2021
I follow and comply with all district, state, and federal guidelines. I have needed
paperwork posted in my classroom, am up to date on my paperwork, and always
act in a professional manner. Ultimately, my persona and my classroom reflect a
positive work environment that is conducive to learning.
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I ensure that I always follow state and federal teaching guidelines. I always post
student/parent rights in my classroom and on my website. I take the needed
yearly PD’s and courses. Lastly, I always act in a professional manner inside and
outside of the classroom. 12/13/2020
I follow all district and state guidelines. All proper forms are posted in my
classroom and followed closely. I act in a professional manner both inside and
outside of the classroom. 5/8/2020
I comply and follow and state and district standards. I act in a professional
manner and create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Every year, I set yearly

Along with attending the

Lastly, at the start of the

At the start of the year, I

Though parents are not

Messages are always

I feel I establish a good

Since I work in such a

To further myself in this

Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models

I feel I have a good grasp I always manage my time

Students get back work

I have attended multiple

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