CSTP

6: Developing as a Professional Educator August 7, 2021

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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in re lection Re lects individually Maintains ongoing
re lect on teaching re lection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on re lective practice and
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the re inements in action research in
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between teaching practice and supporting student
Re lects individually or that is focused on making adjustments in connections among the learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support the teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
immediate student full range of learners. impact on the full to positively impact the achievement.
learning needs. range of learners. full range of learners.
Engages in and fosters
re lection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.

6.1 Re lecting on Rubicon Atlas is a computer

teaching practice in system all teachers at EA

support of student use to input our Lesson
learning Plans, Essential Questions,
student exemplars, teaching
points, documents, and
standards.
At the end of each unit is a
Reflection. It is something
we do with our department
heads and review with our
administrators.
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modi ies Sets and modi ies 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 variety and impact student
professional and skills individually with school and 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
6.2 Establishing development based on achievement. Pursues a development.
professional goals needs identi ied in variety of additional
and engaging in professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
continuous and organizations, and
purposeful development
professional growth opportunities to
and development extend own teaching
practice.

Each department, in my case English &

Language Arts, aligns their standards to
build off each grade as the student moves
through. We have regular 6 - 8 meetings,
as well as 6 - 12 meetings to ensure the
students are reaching and meeting goals,
as well as not writing a persuasive essay
every year, while no one studies
memoirs, or historical fiction.
We discuss students needs and plan cross
curricular activities during our monthly
Grade 8 meetings.

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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 re lect on teaching student learning within
collaborations. learning. practice at the grade or department Works to ensure the
classroom level. and school and district broadest positive
Identi ies student and Begins to identify how 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.
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
and student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
teaching the full range professional learning
6.3 Collaborating of learners. opportunities with the
with colleagues and broader professional
the broader community focused on
professional student achievement.
community to
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Element
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community to
support teacher and Every Wednesday, I
student learning
participate in Professional

Development to learn new

teaching tools, as well as

social emotional

techniques: Screenshot of

Meeting Minutes

document.

Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for range of opportunities
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. student learning.

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Students who have behavioral issues,

6.4 Working with after emails and calls home are

families to support
deemed insufficient, are offered
student learning
various options to promote the

student's success. Sometimes it

is contractual, after a parent meeting,

and sometimes is in the form of

additional tutoring, either by older

students who are part of the student

council, or in a required study time

with the administration or counselors.

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
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
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.
instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.

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6.5 Engaging local In the spring of 2019, during

communities in our Short Story Unit, focused
support of the
on Literary Devices, a local
instructional
theatre group performed an
program
original piece about orphans
in El Salvador called "Yo
Lucia". The group came to
our school and did a
performance in the theatre
for the eighth graders.

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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
responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
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 re ine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
6.6 Managing
professional For reading activities
responsibilities to like current events or
maintain
research, I offer different
motivation and
level articles through
commitment to all
students Newsela, as well as
videos in class to
support written and
verbal explanations.
During the Plagiarism
Unit, students chose
from an array of articles,
like this Monkey Selfie
Article:
https://drive.google.com
/file/d/14-
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dxDn6qoBIMb-K/view?
usp=sharing
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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
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the and ethical conduct.
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• 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.
integrity, and • Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
ethical conduct • Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and
school community.

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By participating in routine Professional Development, following the chain of command in student

related issues, as well as potential staff concerns, I am confident in my general composure and as a
teacher, both legally, ethically, and morally.

I contribute to fostering a positive and healthy school culture by participating in the Community Time
Task Force (our version of "homeroom"), as well as run the Kindness Club, and encourage
Community Building through group projects and extra curricular activities.