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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 learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and the elements of the the level of academic
immediate student the full range of impact on the full CSTP to positively achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of impact the full range
learners.9/12/22 of learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
6.1 Reflecting on colleagues for school
teaching practice in wide impact on
student learning.
support of student
I am always asking for
learning new ways to teach
something. I work
closely with the other
kindergarten teachers to
plan lessons. I am
always asking my
mentor if there is a
better way to have
taught something.
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6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected Sets goals connected Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
professional goals connected to the CSTP to the CSTP that take to the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
and engaging in through required into account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
continuous and processes and local assessment of and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. teaching practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
purposeful
on self-assessment instructional practice
professional
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals and feedback from a and impact student
growth and professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
development 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
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development. 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.
My goals before were not My goals are aligned
through the CSTP. I am with the school. I am
working with my mentor working with the
to create some that align principal to work on the
with the CSTP.9/12/22 goals he has made for me
this year.

I am attending all the

curriculum PDs. I am
also working with my
mentor on what she
thinks my areas of
improvement are. I
work closely with the
other teachers in
kindergarten so we can
all become better
teachers.9/12/22
6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
the broader other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
professional meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
community to
classroom level. department and broadest positive
support teacher
Identifies student and Begins to identify how school and district impact possible on
and student teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with levels. instructional practice
learning the school and district teacher resources in members of the and student
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level. the broader broader professional Engages with achievement at school
professional community to access members of the and district levels and
community. resources that support broader professional for the profession.
teacher effectiveness community to access
and student learning resources and a wide Initiates and develops
range of supports for professional learning
teaching the full range opportunities with the
of learners. broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
I meet weekly with the
other Kindergarten
teachers to plan and
figure out how to better
teach concepts.

I am on the PBIS and SST

committees learning
what my role will be. I
talk with the SPED
coordinator at my school
about students I am
watching closely with
him. 9/12/22
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6.4 Working with Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides Structures a wide
families to support the family in student importance of the contribute to the opportunities and range of opportunities
student learning learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and school. support for families to for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts actively participate in contribute to the
families. information about communication to the classroom and classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on school. community. Supports
families represented awareness of cultural a school/district
in the school. norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
Welcomes family of experiences with families in ways which families take
involvement at schools. show understanding leadership to improve
classroom/ school of and respect for student learning.
events. cultural norms.
I send home a
weekly newsletter
along with posting
multiple reminders
about anything
happening in the
class. After an event,
I will post about
what happened for
the parents to see.

I am available during
work hours for
messages or emails.
Parents are also able
to talk with me in
person with an
appointment, or 15
minutes before and
after school with no
appointment.

I also have parent

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volunteers almost
every day.

I make sure that

parents are aware
that they can reach
out at any time with
questions about
anything.9/12/22
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 Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
program
school. connections to students, and families. for students.
communities in single Includes knowledge of
Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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I have taught about I attend community
libraries and the benefits events when my
of using them.9/12/22 schedule permits.

I make sure to teach

about all cultural events
that are important to the
cultures of my students.

I invite community
helpers into the class to
give the students a
better understanding of
what they do. 9/12/22

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 meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet and prepares for professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. situations 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 greet every staff
member I see
walking in the
hallways. I eat lunch
with anyone who
happens to be in the
staff room that day.
I make sure to not
work too many
hours.9/12/22

6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
professional policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
responsibility, profession in all circumstances.
integrity, and * As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
ethical conduct
 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
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federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
 Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the
profession.
 Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
 Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and
school community.9/12/22
I make sure to be professional at all times. I do not discuss any confidential
matters with anyone who is not privy to the information. 9/12/22