Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Directions: 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, identify 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 practice 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 practice. •
Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruction and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educational practice.
• Integrating/Innovating (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and confident. The Integrating/Innovating
teacher is contributing to the broader educational community through staff development, research, or publication in
professional journals.

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice Accordingly X

2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn X

3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably X

4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students X

Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• All students are treated with respect and the I can do better with adjusting students learning. I need to
same. I make sure to take Class dojo points away do more small group work to help the students with
for the same reason for each student. If I take it individual learning at the students' level.
away from one I will take it away for the same
reason for the other student. If I give a point I give
all the students doing that.
• I am consistently using ESGI to see students'
development.
• I make learning fun and enjoyable- I have
students repeat to be able to understand and
remember what is being taught. I have students
move to help their brain retain what is being taught.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects E/E A I/I

to students.

5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to Other X
Disciplines

6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students X

7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge X

Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

 • In ELA after school read a book about different I need to work on differentiation for my students to ensure
cars I had them draw a picture and sound out to that they are learning at their own level and not working on
write the picture they drew. something they have already mastered.
• When students draw a picture of who they are
praying for I have them try to sound out the word.
•I use hands-on manipulatives to teach subjects so
students can relate and have fun when learning.

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals X

2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups X

3. Teachers Value Student Engagement X

4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress X

5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process X

Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• This year usually weekly I have been assessing During centers, I can help students with their individual
student progress. I can do better maybe tracking. learning progress. I need to work on doing small groups
• I assess students in multiple ways- ask them with below-target learners, on-target learners, and
questions, ESGI, worksheets, and hands-on high-target learners.
activities.
•I send parents weekly progress reports so they
can see where their children are weekly.

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

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Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from experience. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment X

2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student Learning X

Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• I read the science of reading and adapt my lesson I keep to what I know and feel comfortable with. I need to
to meet that research. grow in making difficult choices that test my professional
• I used to teach a letter a week now I teach a letter judgment.
a day and go through the alphabet 5 times in a
school year instead of once.
•When I get feedback I take it to heart and try to
implement it into my lessons.

Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/E A I/I

 1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness X

2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families X

3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community X

Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• I collaborate with professionals to improve school I think I work well with parents, teachers, and students
effectiveness. I email and communicate well with but need to work collaboratively with the community
the principal. more.
• I am in constant communication with families and
try to give them ample amount of time for
notifications.
• When I had parents complain, my principal and I
worked together to come up with ways to improve
the TK program.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Areas of Strengths
• All students are treated with respect and the same. I make sure to take Class dojo points away for the same
reason for each student. If I take it away from one I will take it away for the same reason for the other student. If
I give a point I give all the students doing that.
• I am consistently using ESGI to see students' development.
• I make learning fun and enjoyable- I have students repeat to be able to understand and remember what is
being taught. I have students move to help their brain retain what is being taught.
• In ELA after school read a book about different cars I had them draw a picture and sound out to write the
picture they drew.
• When students draw a picture of who they are praying for I have them try to sound out the word.
•I use hands-on manipulatives to teach subjects so students can relate and have fun when learning.
• This year usually weekly I have been assessing student progress. I can do better maybe tracking.
• I assess students in multiple ways- ask them questions, ESGI, worksheets, and hands-on activities.
•I send parents weekly progress reports so they can see where their children are weekly.
• I read the science of reading and adapt my lesson to meet that research.
• I used to teach a letter a week now I teach a letter a day and go through the alphabet 5 times in a school year
instead of once.
•When I get feedback I take it to heart and try to implement it into my lessons.
• I collaborate with professionals to improve school effectiveness. I email and communicate well with the
principal.
• I am in constant communication with families and try to give them ample amount of time for notifications.
• When I had parents complain, my principal and I worked together to come up with ways to improve the TK
program.

Summary of areas strength

I am engaging and have good communication with parents, students, and the principal. I assess students and let
parents know how their child is doing.

Areas of Growth
● I can do better with adjusting students learning. I need to do more small group work to help the students with
individual learning at the students' level.
● I need to work on differentiation for my students to ensure that they are learning at their own level and not working
 on something they have already mastered.
● During centers, I can help students with their individual learning progress. I need to work on doing small
groups with below-target learners, on-target learners, and high-target learners.
● I keep to what I know and feel comfortable with. I need to grow in making difficult choices that test my
professional judgment.
● I think I work well with parents, teachers, and students but need to work collaboratively with the community
more.

Summary of areas of growth

I need to work on small group instruction and differentiation to ensure students' top learning.

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

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