CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

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Plans daily lessons using Plans single lessons or Plans differentiated Plans differentiated Plans differentiated
available curriculum and sequence of lessons using instruction based on instruction, which is based instruction that provides
information from district additional assessment knowledge of students’ on broad knowledge of systematic opportunities for
and state required information on student academic readiness, students. Matches resources supporting and extending
assessments. academic readiness, academic language, diverse and specific strategies to student learning based on
language, cultural cultural backgrounds, and students’ diverse learning comprehensive information
background, and individual cognitive, social, needs and cultural on students.
4.1 Using knowledge of individual development. emotional, and physical backgrounds.
students’ academic development to meet their
readiness, language individual needs.
proficiency, cultural
background, and Examines potential sources Planning addresses bias, Engages students in the
individual development Is aware of impact of bias Becomes aware of of bias and stereotyping stereotyping, and analysis of bias,
to plan instruction. on learning. potential areas of bias and when planning lessons. assumptions about cultures stereotyping, and
seeks to learn about Uses culturally responsive an members of cultures. assumptions.
culturally responsive pedagogy in planning.
pedagogy.

I integrate multiple modalities In the absence of a music

(visual audio, kinestic, etc) to teacher I have integrated song
address the diverse learning and dance to teach the various
needs of students. Comp systems of the body. I wrote a song
checks as well as STAR for each of the major systems and
allow the students to learn them
testing and frequent ongoing
and make a video of themselves
assessment to support student
performing the dance. 12/31/21
learning. I use resources that
integrate multiple levels to
differentiate practice. In
science I incorporate the SLEs Over the course of the school year I have gotten to know my
and Catholic values to address students through surveys, general conversation, and parent
bias, stereotyping and teacher conferences. I use this knowledge coupled with academic
data to make informed decisions to plan instruction. 5/10/22
assumptions about cultures
and members of cultures. I
also attempt to lead by
example with my interactions
with students and my
colleagues. 7/15/21
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

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Communicates learning
objectives for a single
lesson to students based on
4.2 Establishing and content standards and
articulating goals for available curriculum.
student learning
Establishes and shares Establishes and
learning goals for skill communicates to students
development with clear learning goals for
students in single lessons content that are accessible,
and sequence of lessons. challenging, and
differentiated to address
students’ diverse learning
needs.
Establishes and articulates
learning goals to students
that integrate content
standards with students’
strengths, interests, and
learning needs.
Establishes and articulates
comprehensive short-term
and long-term learning goals
for students. Assists students
to articulate and monitor
learning goals.

Through informal I continue to post

meetings with
students and parent
conferences I
review learning
goals and review
STAR testing. On a
daily basis I state
the learning
objective for the day
and use exit tickets
to assess the
effectiveness of the
lesson. In science I
establish weekly
goals. 7/15/21
daily objectives on the
board, align activities and explain
relevance. Students are able to
articulate the learning objectives
in their own words and
effectively demonstrate
mastery. 12/31/21
Over the course of the school year I used Diagnostic Reports
and the curriculum to articulate goals for student learning.
More recently students are able to understand this Diagnostic Reports
as well as the Individualize Learning plan in an effort to articulate
their own learning goals. 5/10/22
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

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Uses available curriculum Begins to plan curriculum Establishes short- and long- Refines sequence of long- Utilizes extensive knowledge
for daily, short- and long- units that include a series term curriculum plans for term plans to reflect of curriculum, content
4.3 Developing and term plans. of connected lessons and subject matter concepts and integrations of curriculum standards, and assess
sequencing long-term are linked to long-term essential related academic guidelines, frameworks, and learning needs to design
and short-term planning to support language and formats that assessed instructional needs cohesive and comprehensive
instructional plans to student learning. support student learning. to ensure student learning. long- and short-term
support student instructional plans that
learning ensure high levels of
learning.

I continue to utilize a weebly

This year due to COVID I website which outlines the
examined all of the CCSS entire year, including
to determine which science, monthly
standards could be projects and a special page
chunked together. I designated for the science
created my own fair. 12/31/21
assessments using Quizziz
to determine mastery. I run
instructional planning
reports after every STAR Over the course of the school year I
test to determine short work closely with students
term plans. Ultimately my to develop long and short term goals.
We have a honors math program at
long term goal is an SGP
CCS and I assist grade level students
and PR of 50% or higher
in qualifying for this program.
for my students. To 5/10/22
accomplish this short
terms plans have to be
constantly reviewed and
adjusted. 7/15/21
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

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Plans instruction that
incorporates strategies
suggested by curriculum
guidelines.
4.4 Planning
instruction that
incorporates
Is aware of student content,
appropriate strategies
learning, and language
to meet the learning
needs through data provided
needs of all students
by the site and district.
Selects strategies for Incorporates differentiated
single lessons or sequence instructional strategies into
of lessons that respond to ongoing planning that
students’ diverse learning addresses culturally
needs. responsive pedagogy,
students’ diverse language,
and learning needs and
styles.
Seeks to learn about
students’ diverse learning Uses assessments of
and language needs students’ learning and
beyond basic data. language needs to inform
planning differentiated
instruction.
Plans instruction using a
wide range of strategies to
address learning styles and
meet students’ assessed
language and learning
needs. Provides appropriate
support and challenges for
students.
Integrates results from a
broad range of assessments
into planning to meet
students’ diverse learning
and language needs.
Plans instruction
incorporating a repertoire of
strategies specifically meet
students’ diverse language
and learning needs and styles
to advance learning for all.
Facilitates opportunities for
students to reflect on their
learning and the impact of
instructional strategies to
meet their learning and
language needs.

In addition to implementing Marzano’s I integrate a plethora

strategies I also incorporate the eight Math of strategies that
Practices. This is accomplished through address the needs of all
creating lessons that follow the CIP. Lesson student learners. Through
the use of the science lab
begin with a comp check, followed by whole students have consistent
class learning, group work and individual opportunities to engage in
practice. I make every effort to assess learning hands-on activities and problem
at the end of each lesson with an exit slip. solving. 12/31/21
Every Wednesday I conduct a pre assessment
followed by a formal assessment on Friday.
In science I hold students accountable for Over the course of the school year I implement a plethora of strategies
learning by involving them in the process to meet the needs of all learners. Through this program and my
through the use of technology. During the knowledge of choice boards I now give students the opportunity
lesson students must take copious notes and to chose how they will reflect on and demonstrate their knowledge.
engage in classroom discussions to ask 5/10/22

questions for clarification. Online resources

such as Quizziz, KaHoot, BrainPop, and
QuizHub provide practice and informal
assessments. Students also have the
opportunity to work in groups for projects and
labs. Higher DOK level questions encourage
critical thinking and relate the content area to
real life applications.
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

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Implements lessons and Begins to adapt plans and Makes adjustments and Makes ongoing adjustments Anticipates and plans for a
uses materials from materials in single lessons adaptations to differentiate to instructional plans and wide range of adaptations to
curriculum provided. or sequences of lessons to instructional plans. Uses uses a variety of materials lessons based on in depth
4.5 Adapting address students’ learning culturally responsive as the instructional needs analysis of individual student
instructional plans and needs. pedagogy and additional arises to support student needs.
curricular materials to materials to support learning.
meet the assessed students’ diverse learning Engages with students to
learning needs of all needs. identify types of adjustments
students. in instruction that best meet
their learning goals.

I am constantly making As the year progresses

adjustment and adapting to
differentiate instruction.
Differentiate often begins
after the comp check, if
needed. Throughout the
lesson and particularly during
exit slips I am able to
determine the necessary
adjustments. If a particular
student needs differentiation
then I employ the use of my
TA. If the class average of
the exit slip is below 70%
then I know that I need to
reteach the lesson in a more
effective manner. 7/15/21
I review curricular materials
and make adjustments
according to STAR data
as well as the pacing of school
life. Often extra-curriculars
may interfere with class time
and adjustments are made.
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Over the course of the school year I have adapted instructional plans to
meet the needs of students. STAR test are administered once a trimester
and adjustment are made to address the identified areas of needed growth.
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