CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually and Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between practice and connections supporting student
Reflects individually or that is focused on making adjustments among the elements of learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support in teaching practice the CSTP to positively the level of academic
immediate student the full range of and impact on the full impact the full range of achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I am making it a habit to
stay more organized with
tasks by having a
6.1 Reflecting on
planner. In this planner I
teaching practice in also note needs of
support of student students so later I can
learning brainstorm about ways
to better serve them in
class. I also talk with my
mentor when I have an
issue and try to get
guidance.
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into
through required account self-
processes and local assessment of teaching
protocols. practice.
Attends required Expands knowledge
professional and skills individually
development. and with colleagues
through available
professional
development.
6.2 Establishing
professional goals
and engaging in
continuous and
purposeful
professional growth
and development
I am using the CSTP to
prioritize goals I really
want to focus on for
improvement as a
teacher. I also reflect in a
journal on things I need
to work on. For example,
one thing I recently
wrote was working on
my end of class dismissal
and how to end my
lessons without it feeling
too rushed and scattered.
Applying Integrating Innovating
Sets goals connected Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
to the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
authentic, connected to the CSTP professional goals
challenging, and that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
based on self- challenging and based to improve
assessment. on self-assessment and instructional practice
feedback from a variety and impact student
Aligns personal goals of sources. learning within and
with school and beyond the classroom.
district goals, and Engages in and
focuses on improving contributes to Engages in ongoing
student learning. professional inquiry into teacher
development targeted practice for
Selects and engages on student achievement. professional
in professional Pursues a variety of development.
development based additional opportunities
on needs identified in to learn professionally. Contributes to
professional goals. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to colleagues to expand collaboration with
other required how best to support improve student impact on teacher and colleagues.
meetings and teacher and student learning and reflect student learning within
collaborations. learning. on teaching practice grade or department and Works to ensure the
at the classroom school and district broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how level. levels. impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and instructional practice
the school and district teacher resources in Interacts with Engages with members and student
level. the broader members of the of the broader achievement at school
professional broader professional professional community and district levels and
community. community to access to access resources and for the profession.
resources that a wide range of supports
support teacher for teaching the full Initiates and develops
6.3 Collaborating effectiveness and range of learners. professional learning
with colleagues and student learning opportunities with the
the broader broader professional
professional community focused on
community to student achievement.
support teacher In my school we have
chats we use to ask
and student questions or share
learning resources. I do go on for
help but not as much as I
should be. These veteran
teachers have a lot of
knowledge and resources
I could be using in my
classroom. I also meet
with my mentor teacher
weekly and she helps me
with things I am
struggling with that
week.
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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 families range of opportunities
learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and to actively participate in for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks school. Adjusts the classroom and contribute to the
families. information about communication to 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 families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at range of experiences show understanding of families take
classroom/ school with schools. and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. norms. student learning.

I have taken the

time to know my
families through
6.4 Working with
connection calls,
families to support
emails, and
student learning
conferences. This
way I know their
needs and can
better
communicate with
them through out
the year. It is easier
to have those
difficult
conversations with
families when you
build those
relationships first.
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Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to to increase
communities to support the support the instructional instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. program, students, and learning opportunities
connections to families. for students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of 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.
From going to PLC’s and
talking in my skype
6.5 Engaging local groups I am getting to
communities in know more about my
support of the local neighborhood and
instructional communities. Since we
are an online school it is
program hard because we all come
from different
communities. However, I
do plan virtual outings
with my students. Last
outing we watched a
video about Hawaii and
discussed what we
learned.
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full range Models
understanding of responsibilities in professional 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 prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates meet expectations. that may be challenging. Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by effectively.
students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to Maintains continual
address individual support students’ effort to seek, develop, Supports colleagues to
student needs. diverse learning and refine new and maintain the
needs and maintains creative methods to motivation, resiliency,
belief in students’ ensure individual and energy to ensure
capacity for student learning. that all students
achievement. achieve.
6.6 Managing
I have tried to stay
professional
organized by having
responsibilities to
a planner and
maintain
calendar. Using this I
motivation and
make sure I am
commitment to all
aware of my teaching
students
deadlines. I also
make sure I respond
to parent emails in
24 hours.
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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 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
6.7 Demonstrating high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
professional and ethical conduct.
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
responsibility, California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
integrity, and • Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws
ethical conduct 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.
• 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.
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I make sure to demonstrate professional responsibility, integrity, and ethical
conduct different ways. I make sure to complete my trainings to stay up to date
of my responsibilities as an educator. I attend IEP meetings as needed. I make
sure I am completing this class to clear my credential and become a better
educator. I treat students and parents with respect and listen to their needs and
concerns. I also look out for the social emotional needs of my students by
constantly checking up on them before and after class. I take the time to ask
them how things are going and let them talk to me about whatever they want in
order for them to feel heard.