Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Direc ons: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
area of the NBPTS. Finally, iden fy areas within each domain where you are interested in growing. On the last page, summarize your
strengths and areas of possible growth. Boxes will expand as needed.
• Exploring/Emerging (E/E) - a level of prac ce in which the teacher relies on ongoing assistance from more experienced colleagues for
support, guidance, and survival. The teacher is moving toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his prac ce.
• Applying (A) - a level of prac ce in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruc on and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educa onal prac ce.
• Integra ng/Innova ng (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and con dent. The Integra ng/Innova ng
teacher is contribu ng to the broader educa onal community through sta development, research, or publica on in professional
journals.

Proposi on 1: Teachers are commi ed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Recognize Individual Di erences in Their Students and Adjust Their Prac ce Accordingly I
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn I
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably A
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cogni ve Development of Their Students E
Three Examples of Proposi on 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
•   I recognize that some students learn be er with a
dget or while taking notes   
• I realize that concepts like Bloom’s Taxonomy
e ects the intensity of student learning. For      - Doing student surveys to see how they learn best
-Make a concrete mission statement
instance, students tend to learn be er when they
have to present the material themselves.    
• Trea ng students equitably means trea ng them
di erently according to their learning preferences   
  

Proposi on 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to
E/E A I/I
students.
5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to Other
Disciplines A
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students I
7. Teachers Generate Mul ple Paths to Knowledge I
Three Examples of Proposi on 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

•      I realize that ELA is linked to many other

disciplines - I’d like to improve this area.
     -Study how ELA is Created, Organized, and Linked to
•      I love using choice boards for students
Other Disciplines
•      I regularly watch videos on particular
subjects to gain greater specialized knowledge

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Self-Assessment of NBPTS (adapted from NBPTS (h p://accomplishedteacher.org/preface/).
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 Proposi on 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Call on Mul ple Methods to Meet Their Instruc onal Goals I
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Se ngs and Groups I
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement I
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress A
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process I
Three Examples of Proposi on 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
•      I incorporate group work as much as possible
and also pull small groups
•      I praise student engagement and give
     -U lize student data to help them meet their goals
students mul ple means to engage in learning
•      I frequently assess student progress with
digital tools like Google forms to streamline data

Proposi on 4: Teachers think systema cally about their prac ces and learn from experience. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Make Di cult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment E

2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Prac ce and Posi vely Impact Student Learning A
Three Examples of Proposi on 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
•  My principal told me to smile more during PT
Conferences 
• My manager is collec ng feedback to improve ELA
     What types of di cult choices would be included?
Curriculum     
• I o en make di cult choices about student
grouping, con ict management, etc.   

Proposi on 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communi es E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School E ec veness A

2. Teachers Work Collabora vely with Families A
3. Teachers Work Collabora vely with the Community A
Three Examples of Proposi on 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• Raised money for those in need of clean water     

• Worked collabora vely with parents to plan events 
          -Working more with the community
• Paired up with a 2nd grade classroom to start a
buddy program     

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 Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths
Understanding how students have di erent learning needs

Areas of Growth
Study how subject ma er like ELA connects to other areas
Regularly use assessment data to plan instruc on and group students

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Self-Assessment of NBPTS (adapted from NBPTS (h p://accomplishedteacher.org/preface/).

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