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 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. 7/16/21 range of learners. full range of learners.
12/7/21 5/4/22 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
Lessons are written We have had extra PD With PD time, I try to
down to be reflected time this semester, have conversations about
upon and improved. improving my ability to reaching NGSS and CSTP
6.1 Reflecting on
7/16/21 reflect with my peers. goals more often, and my
teaching practice in 12/7/21 colleagues help me
support of student reflect on this. 5/4/22
learning
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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 authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local self-assessment of and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. teaching 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 identified in variety of additional
and engaging in professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
continuous and 12/7/21 professionally.5/4/22 professional
purposeful organizations, and
professional growth development
and development opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
Biweekly meetings with I have been engaging in After gaining a better
other science teachers to more traditional training understanding of cstp’s
plan units/lessons. through my district. This and other standards, I am
Meetings with admin to has helped improve my able to better reflect
help reflect on lesson technology and teaching upon my own strategies
delivery and planning skills. 12/7/21 and use them to aid in my
improvement.7/16/21 teaching, aligning my
teaching strategy to help
student learning. 5/4/22
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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 within
collaborations. learning. practice at the grade or department Works to ensure the
classroom level. and school and district broadest positive
Identifies 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
12/7/21 teaching the full range professional learning
6.3 Collaborating
of learners.5/4/22 opportunities with the
with colleagues and
broader professional
the broader community focused on
professional student achievement.
community to Biweekly meetings with PD time has continued to
support teacher and other science teachers to be valuable in reflection
student learning plan units/lessons. and improvement, and
Interactions with has shifted a little to be
professionals is limited, teachers guiding each
but I do have some other, helping with
(college students strategies, lesson
studying, a doctor, a planning, and aligning
former biotech curriculum with
researcher). 7/16/21 standards. 5/4/22

While we have had more

PD time this semester, I
don’t feel my ability to
interact with the broader
teacher community has
improved much. 12/7/21
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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.7/16/21 and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. norms.12/7/21 student
learning.5/4/22
Speaks with families Speaking with families I have joined a
of struggling and counselors more, I committee at school
have been able to better
6.4 Working with students monthly, communicate with the
that deals with
families to support takes advantage of families of students to parent outreach
student learning translators as help both them and the about academics and
necessary. Works students, setting goals discipline, and it has
with families and and providing opened my eyes to
appropriate
paraeducators to accommodations.
the needs of families
improve engagement 12/7/21 and students. 5/4/22
in students. 7/16/21
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Develops awareness
about local
neighborhoods and
communities
surrounding the school.
Uses available
neighborhood and
community resources
in single
lessons.7/16/21
This may be my weakest
area. I don’t know much
6.5 Engaging local about the culture of NHS
communities in so I do not utilize it well.
support of the 7/16/21
instructional
program
Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
community resources. community resources community resources to increase
to support the to support the instructional and
Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
connections to students, and families. for students.
communities in single Includes knowledge of
lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
lessons.12/7/21 designing and understanding of leadership and service
implementing community to improve in the community.
instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional community members
program.5/4/22 into the school
learning community.
I am now familiar with After joining a
basic community discipline/academic help
resources within and committee, I have learned
outside of the school, a lot about city/school
which has been helpful. resources, helping
12/7/21 connect students and
families with necessary
resources for learning
and living.5/4/22
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
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 refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement.7/16/21 ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
6.6 Managing 12/7/215/4/22
professional Addresses students Over the semester, I have
responsibilities to as professionals, given students more and
more responsibility,
maintain makes it clear how leading them to develop
motivation and lessons/projects/lab more as professionals.
commitment to all s relate to real world 12/7/21
students professions and jobs.
Students are Students continue to have
responsibilities that are
assessed on these positively impacting
assignments and student learning and
adjustments are classroom culture.5/4/22
made to facilitate
understanding.
7/16/21
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.*
* As follows:
● Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
● Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
● Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
● Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
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.
Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances.
Contributes to building professional community
and holding peers accountable to norms of
respectful treatment and communication.
Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
and ethical conduct.7/16/21
I have been participating more in the school
community to better understand and connect with my
students, understanding their backgrounds, what
makes them excited, and why they want to learn.
12/7/21
I joined a committee that has better connected me
with the students and families, and I am much more
comfortable in saying that I understand where my
students and families are coming from. 5/4/22
contributes to school events, activities, and volunteers
to help them run. Active member of Science PLC.
7/16/21
The previous responsibilities still apply, but I have
also become part of the school’s SLT on a temporary
basis, so I am more active in teacher leadership on
campus. 12/7/21
While I am no longer on SLT, I joined a committee and
now have much more access to class resources than I
did before.5/4/22