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 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.10/2/22 of learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I engage in weekly
reflection with
6.1 Reflecting on colleagues and
teaching practice in individual reflection
support of student daily, most often after
learning an instructional
period, so not to forget
observations. The
purpose is to adjust my
methodologies and to
improve students’
response to
instruction.
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Develops goals Sets goals connected Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP to the CSTP that the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required consider self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
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
on self-assessment instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals and feedback from a and impact student
professional and skills individually with school and variety 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
6.2 Establishing professional on student professional
professional goals development based on achievement. Pursues development.
needs identified in a variety of additional
and engaging in
professional opportunities to learn Contributes to
continuous and goals.10/2/22 professionally. professional
purposeful organizations, and
professional development
growth and opportunities to
development extend own teaching
practice.
Through the guidance
of my administrators, I
set personal
professional goals
connected to the CTSP
and align them with
the goals of my school
and district. These are
challenging, based on
self-assessment, and
students’ learning
data.
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To achieve growth, I
participate in
professional
development
opportunities based on
these needs.

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
6.3 Collaborating classroom level. department and broadest positive
with colleagues and Identifies student and Begins to identify how school and district impact possible on
the broader teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with levels. instructional practice
professional the school and district teacher resources in members of the and student
community to level. the broader broader professional Engages with achievement at school
support teacher professional community to access members of the and district levels and
and student community. 10/2/22 resources that support broader professional for the profession.
learning 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.
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I consult with colleagues
for help to build my
personal skills to
address student learning
needs and resources as
well as my own.
Typically, those with
greater experience in
education provide me
with weblinks, reference
books, and other
contacts, in addition to
advice.

Recently, a colleague,
experienced in fifth
grade math referred a
small group of us fourth
grade teachers to a math
reference book that she
highly values and still
uses. This is a fitting
example of collaboration
as she was responding to
our collective expression
of desiring additional
resources to prepare
ourselves for teaching
certain math concepts.
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides Structures a wide
the family in student importance of the contribute to the opportunities and range of opportunities
learning and the need family’s role in classroom and school. support for families to for families to
for interactions with student learning. Adjusts actively participate in contribute to the
families. Seeks information communication to the classroom and classroom and school
about cultural norms families based on school. community. Supports
of families awareness of cultural a school/district
represented in the norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
school. Welcomes of experiences with families in ways which families take
family involvement at schools. 10/2/22 show understanding leadership to improve
classroom/ school of and respect for student learning.
events. cultural norms.
Our students are in
independent study
and by structure of
our school, they are
6.4 Working with expected to be
families to support always present with
student learning their students,
during “live”
instruction.

In my classroom,
they are encouraged
to actively listen to
learn what their
student is learning
and to ask questions
after active
instruction (while in
class) or later.

Many parents chime

in for clarification or
are seen on camera
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working with their
students, which sets
a good example for
others.

I appreciate being
able to collaborate
with the parent and
student
simultaneously to
clear
misunderstandings
or redirect
behaviors. We then
are working as a
team for their
success, and you can
tell that the student
feels supported, as it
is done in a positive
way.

As I spend more time

with the parents, I
understand the
cultural norm of
their households and
make
communication
decisions based on
that knowledge and
work to support the
student as they
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adhere to their
household structure.

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 increase
communities to support the to support the instructional and
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
communities in school. connections to students, and families. for students.
support of the communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
program neighborhood and lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. instruction 10/2/22 and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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I am familiar with the
area in which my
students live and have
used that knowledge to
integrate its features to
connect students’
understanding.

When designing and

implementing a lesson on
geography, I named well
known, local parks and
lakes and used examples
of the days forecast to
bring about
understanding of heat,
food, and chemical
energy.

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
6.6 Managing responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning meeting and exceeding
professional effort required to meet and prepares for professional
responsibilities to Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. situations that may be Responsibilities
maintain commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
motivation and students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
commitment to all address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
students 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.10/2/22 ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
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Through master
calendars and
expectations of
administration, I can
anticipate
professional
responsibilities and
plan in advance.

I use a calendar and

break large
assignments into
smaller task to have
timely submission of
work assignments.
This also allows
room to address
unexpected events.

I believe in each
student’s ability to
achieve their own
level of success and
look for ways for
them to learn in their
own best way, as we
all learn differently.

I enjoy sharing new

strategies with them
and seeing them
reach their goals
once they have found
their learning style.
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This has recently

been observed while
instructing on multi-
digit multiplication
and choosing the
standard algorithm,
array method,
and/or using colors
when solving.

Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.*
* As follows:
6.7 Demonstrating  Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
professional  Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in
responsibility, which these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of
integrity, and students.
ethical conduct  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.
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
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and ethical conduct. 10/2/22
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 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.

I conscientiously adhere to all “state education

codes, legal requirements, district and site
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical
responsibilities” required of an educator for the
purposes of equitable instruction, safety, and
ethics.

I value the people first, the healthy livelihoods

of the students and families and the profession
of teaching and therefore model professional
behavior in the classroom and community to
indicate that of a good and law-abiding citizen.

I contribute to my professional environment

through respectful conduct and communication
with my peers, students, and families by
choosing to avoiding negative communication
and focusing on uplifting, healthy thought
patterns, and growth mindset.