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 the learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
immediate student the full range of impact on the full to positively impact achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.

I set goals for myself I reflect on teaching

6.1 Reflecting on following diocese practice with colleagues
guidelines yearly. I frequently through
teaching practice in discuss teaching methods informal conversations,
support of student and student learning as well as a elementary
learning with my colleagues, level team meetings. We
mostly informally. I discuss individual
appreciate and look classroom practice and
forward to opportunities learn effective classroom
for professional strategies through each
development. 7/16/21 other. We set time aside
at each meeting to
discuss these topics in
addition to
administrative details.
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Element Emerging Exploring
6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected to
professional goals connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into
and engaging in through required account self-
continuous and processes and local assessment of teaching
protocols. practice.
purposeful
professional growth
Attends required Expands knowledge
and development professional and skills individually
development. and with colleagues
through available
professional
development.
When setting goals, I take
into account areas that I
see as areas of growth for
myself professionally.
For example, in my last
years’ goals I set a goal to
improve writing
instruction in my
classroom. Working with
colleagues and
participating in the
school wide professional
development course
provided through Step up
Applying Integrating Innovating
Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
assessment. challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
with school and variety of sources. learning within and
district goals, and beyond the classroom.
focuses on improving Engages in and
student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
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
professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
I work with
administration to set
goals that best meet the
needs of my students and
school community. I seek
professional growth
opportunities that align
with the mission of my
school, particularly using
technology to improve
and innovate instruction.
I have chosen to focus on
writing instruction after
participating in “Step up
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

to Writing, I made to Writing” training and
progress in this goal. use of instructional
7/16/21 technology after hearing
speaker Eric Sheninger,
both of which were
provided through my
school. 11/23/21

I continue to work at an
applying level. I am
growing towards
integrating through my
Teacher Leadership
Project and look forward
to continuing to
participate in and
contribute to
professional growth
opportunities. 4/25/22
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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 reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district 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
6.3 Collaborating teaching the full range professional learning
with colleagues and of learners. opportunities with the
the broader broader professional
professional community focused on
community to student achievement.
support teacher I maintain relationships
I confer frequently with with school counselors
and student my grade level partner and administration for
learning teacher to reflect on and advice and support for
prepare instruction for student needs in the
students. I also classroom. I coordinate
collaborate with other planning with my partner
resource teachers and level teacher to ensure
staff at the school that all professional
including the learning lab responsibilities are
specialist, technology completed and strategies
specialist, and school are best situated to
counselor. I investigate student needs. I
and utilize ideas and participate in formal and
resources available informal discussions with
online from other colleagues to support
professionals, including teacher and student
through Teachers Pay learning. I also belong to
Teachers, Youtube, and professional
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teacher blogs. 7/16/21 development

communities and receive
email communication
weekly with tips and
strategies for supporting
teacher and student
learning
3/22/22

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
6.4 Working with families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
families to support cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
student learning 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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Communication is I allow opportunities

sent home to families for families to
weekly through the volunteer and
Thursday folder and support school
monthly through projects in the
newsletters, emails, classroom as well as
and parent surveys. I on field trips. I also
work with room allow families
parent volunteers to opportunities to
coordinate parent understand and aide
involvement in the students in areas of
classroom, especially growth through
for class conferences and test
celebrations. correction papers
7/16/21 sent home weekly as
needed. 3/22/22

6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
communities in about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
instructional communities to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
program
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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In the future, I look I have begun to

forward to more incorporate community
opportunities to interact resources into our
with the local community, curriculum by seeking
which has been difficult out and planning field
in the last year due to trips. 11/23/21
Covid. I have worked with
the local parishes to host I continue to work at an
a live-streamed Mass in exploring level. One
the classroom this last community resource we
year and would like my are utilizing in our
classroom to be further classroom this month is
immersed in the local the virtual Water Festival
faith community moving being hosted by the
forward. 7/16/21 Orange County Water
District and I look
forward to continuing to
seek out and integrate
community resources in
my classroom. 4.25.22

6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
professional understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
maintain responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
students 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 refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
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I maintain
Each day I begin by relationships with
making an agenda of school counselors
professional and administration
responsibilities to be for advice and
completed, ensuring support for student
that throughout the needs in the
day these tasks are classroom. I
completed. When coordinate planning
planning I research with my partner
activities and ideas level teacher to
for differentiation ensure that all
online. 7/16/21 professional
responsibilities are
completed and
strategies are best
situated to student
needs. I ensure that
professional
responsibilities are
met and I am
organized for the
next day before
leaving my
classroom each day.
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I continue to work at
an integrating level.
My Teacher
Leadership Project is
also helping me grow
towards innovating
in this area. 4/25/22
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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 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
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. and 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.
integrity, and  Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
ethical conduct  Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.

I approach each day with a positive attitude and

maintain high expectations for the use of instructional
time in the classroom. I treat all students, colleagues,
and families with respect, modeling and following the
faith-based mission of the school. I enjoy my job
immensely and feel grateful for the opportunity to
contribute positively to my classroom and school
community. 7/16/21

I highly value my career and strive to be the best I can

each day. I take pride in my work and care about the
academic, social, emotional, growth of each of my
students. 4/25/22