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Element Emerging Exploring Applying
Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the
student learning. with colleagues that is relationship between
Reflects individually or focused on methods to making adjustments in
with colleagues on support the full range of teaching practice and
immediate student learners. impact on the full range
learning needs. of learners.
As of right now, I would
consider myself in
category applying for
6.1 Reflecting on
element 6.1. After each
teaching practice in lesson I try and think about
support of student what went well in the
lesson and what I can
learning improve on. On a regular
basis my co-teacher and
myself engage in
conversations on what we
can do as a team to see
improvements from our
students. In addition our
school has PLCs every
week where we get the
opportunity to discuss
progress, interventions,
and assessments with a
team of our grade levels.
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Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
and with colleagues on reflective practice and
refinements in teaching action research in
practice and connections supporting student
among the elements of learning and raising the
the CSTP to positively level of academic
impact the full range of achievement.
learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
I usually personally
reflect about my
teaching practice first.
After I take the time to
reflect on my own,
then I will reflect with
colleagues. We would
discuss ways to
improve student
learning and how to
reach every student.
My mentor and
reviewed the CSTP
standards and
connected them with
our teaching practices.
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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
6.2 Establishing professional goals. to learn professionally. professional
professional goals organizations, and
development
and engaging in opportunities to extend
continuous and own teaching practice.
purposeful
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purposeful
Currently, I would consider
professional growth myself in the applying
and development category for element 6.2.
Every year as a school we
create goals for the entire
school, then we create
team goals, and then
personal goals. All the
goals align to each other
and the CSTP to improve
our teachings. At the end
of year we have meetings
with the principal to
discuss progress and what
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Attends staff, grade Consults with colleagues Collaborates with
level, department, and to consider how best to colleagues to improve
other required meetings support teacher and student learning and
and collaborations. student learning. reflect on teaching
practice at the classroom
Identifies student and Begins to identify how level.
teacher resources at the to access student and
school and district level. teacher resources in the Interacts with members
broader professional of the broader
community. professional community
to access resources that
support teacher
effectiveness and
student learning
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Not only do I have
goals for my students
learning, this year I
created goals for
myself. These goals
included professional
development time and
using new teaching
strategies that I have
never used. I have
gone to every training
that is offered and
participated in
discussions to improve
the professional
developments.
Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
colleagues to expand with colleagues.
impact on teacher and
student learning within Works to ensure the
grade or department and broadest positive impact
school and district possible on instructional
levels. practice and student
achievement at school
Engages with members and district levels and
of the broader for the profession.
professional community
to access resources and a Initiates and develops
wide range of supports professional learning
for teaching the full opportunities with the
range of learners. broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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As of right now, I consider
myself in the applying
6.3 Collaborating category for element 6.3.
with colleagues and On a regular basis my
the broader grade level team works
together to create ways to
professional help our students both
community to academically, emotionally/
support teacher and socially and behaviorally.
This is usually done at our
student learning PLCs every Wednesday. I
connect with other
educators through
Instagram in order to look
for fresh ideas and to hear
other strategies to help
students and share ideas.
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I collaborate with
colleagues of all grade
levels. However,
when collaborating to
strategies in order to
help improve student
learning then I
collaborate with
teachers in my grade
level the grade level
below and above. I
feel as though talking
to the grade levels of
where your students
came from and where
they are going is
impactful and can help
teachers know what
was covered in the
previous and what the
students need to know
to be successful in the
next year.
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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.
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Currently, I would This year has been a
consider myself in the unique year and
applying category for volunteers can be not
element 6.4. be on campus due to
Throughout the year I Covid. However, I
6.4 Working with have very open have volunteered
families to support communication with parents on the Zoom
student learning families. I use the sessions to participate
Remind App in order in class and share their
for me to expertise. Also, I have
communicate with invited them to come
parents. This has been be apart of a time
a very accessible form when students are
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go directly to their
phones. Also, I send
out a newsletter every
week to parents
explaining what we
will be doing in class
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upcoming
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Element Emerging Exploring
Develops awareness Seeks available
about local neighborhood and
neighborhoods and community resources.
communities
surrounding the school. Includes references or
connections to
Uses available communities in single
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of
community resources in lessons.
single lessons.
Currently, I would rate
myself in the exploring
6.5 Engaging local category for element 6.5. I
communities in include references of the
community in some of my
support of the lessons in order to make a
instructional connection outside of the
program
classroom. I try and share
more information about the
city and then I let the
students share information
that they know about their
community. To improve in
this element I would use
community resources to
enhance my instruction.
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Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
neighborhood and neighborhood and community members to
community resources to community resources to increase instructional
support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
program, students, and opportunities for
Includes knowledge of families. students.
communities when
designing and Draws from Engages students in
implementing understanding of leadership and service in
instruction community to improve the community.
and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
This year for project
based learning, I have
tried to take materials
and situations from
our community in
order to enhance the
real life problem
solving. This have
included anywhere
from menus to how to
raise money to how to
create a budget. This
created a students
desire to be apart of
the community and
start thinking about
their future.
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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 Currently, I rate As I am planning I

professional myself in the applying take into consideration
responsibilities to category for element all of my professional
maintain motivation 6.6. I maintain and responsibilities and
and commitment to anticipate professional then use them to help
all students responsibilities and students. I have a tech
manage my time rep at our school
accordingly in order to which means I test
complete the technology and train
responsibility of being other members in
a well-rounded order to help them be
educator. I always comfortable and use
share and have the technology. This
belief in every helps me to get in the
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to learn new things.
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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.
As a teacher, I feel that I demonstrate professional responsibility, integrity, and ethical I always strive to have a high standard of personal
conduct. I ensure that I have a safe environment and know that I am a mandated integrity and commitment to student learning and the
reporter and reports as needed to keep all students safe. I am friendly and professional professions. I try to foster our school culture with a high
to all staff and students in campus. 07/18/20 degree of resilience, professional integrity and ethical
conduct.
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