Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
area of the NBPTS. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing. On the last page, summarize your
strengths and areas of possible growth. Boxes will expand as needed.
• Exploring/Emerging (E/E) - a level of practice in which the teacher relies on ongoing assistance from more experienced colleagues for
support, guidance, and survival. The teacher is moving toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his practice.
• Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruction and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educational practice.
• Integrating/Innovating (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and confident. The Integrating/Innovating
teacher is contributing to the broader educational community through staff development, research, or publication in professional
journals.

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice Accordingly
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

1. IEP and 504's are identified and accommodations

• An area of growth is going to be in (4). I rely on asking other professionals
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2. Teaching in a chronological order helps me identify how students learn and we are
for input and insight into transcending the cognitive development of my
made adjustments accordingly.
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students.
3. All students should be treated equally- no matter their background.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to
E/E A I/I
students.
5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to Other
Disciplines
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students
7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

1. Art uses both left and right brain- bridging the gap between these two sides is where Growth can be acquired in generating

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problem solving begins. multiple paths of knowledge. I tend to look
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2. Problem solving happens in and out of the classroom- students are encouraged to make towards my colleagues and other
•
mistakes so they can grow as artists and individuals. professionals for multiple paths of

3. Content -specific vocabulary and resources are used in the classroom specific for art. knowledge.

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. Students learn through a variety of learning styles.
I find myself looking to other teachers and resources to get inspiration for how to
2. Progress
• monitoring is something I do daily (at least informally) by walking around the
engage students more in the classroom. It is hard for me to have students work as a
•
classroom and checking in with each student individually.
class since art is more specific to the individual but this is something I want to learn
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3. Demonstrations and modeling is done for students before they begin on skill builders or
how to integrate more into my classroom.
projects.

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 Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from experience. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment
2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student Learning
Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I can definitely grow in this area more than others. I live every day with integrity and do my best to
1. Colleagues and I have come together to discuss class sizes and next steps
make decisions that benefit the classroom as a whole. Sometimes I do find myself second guessing
• students who want to continue in the advanced art classes
for

•
2. Professional Development on SEL helps me improve my practice and focus
my decisions and look to my colleagues to check in on them. I also work with my colleagues to

• student learning and mental health.

on
monitor student learning and the impact my class has on them (ie students moving into advanced art

classes).
3. Addressing behavior in the class by taking a student outside and speaking
with them one on one..

Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness
2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. Professional development days allows teachers to come together and use their Biggest area for growth here is going to be being more informed on community resources we have

• before sharing opinions with the administration.

voice her at La Habra so I am better equipped and prepared with the resources under specific
2. Before,
• during, and after IEP meetings- working with families and students to circumstances.

• appropriate accommodations for students' learning

make

3. .Communication through AERIES communications so that students, families,

and teachers are all receiving the same information.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths- Areas for Growth-

UDL in the classroom. Inclusion of specific accommodations Being more informed on the resources offered here in La Habra so that I can be

and adaptations students need to receive a high-quality better prepared to offer students information for their well-being.

education Monitoring and managing student learning so that Engage students more in the classroom. It is hard for me to have students work as a

the population can move as a whole in improvements and class since art is more specific to the individual but this is something I want to learn

overall learning. My commitment to student learning- how to integrate more into my classroom.

progress monitoring daily and speaking with kids

individually to meet their own unique needs.

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