CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

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 the learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
immediate student the full range of impact on the full to positively impact achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
4.1.21 learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
Teacher asks Teacher reflects on
questions like…Were practice and then
6.1 Reflecting on explores new strategies
my students and techniques 11.1.22
teaching practice in productively 4.5.23
support of student engaged? Did my
learning students learn what I
had intended them to
learn? Did I discover,
as I began an
instructional
experience, my
students were
lacking a critical
prerequisite skill?
Could the class have
run more smoothly?
Did I treat all
students fairly and
with respect?
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals 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
professional on student professional
6.2 Establishing development based on achievement. Pursues development.
professional goals needs identified in a variety of additional
and engaging in professional opportunities to learn Contributes to
goals.9.16.21 professionally. professional
continuous and
4/1/2022 organizations, and
purposeful development
professional growth opportunities to
and development extend own teaching
practice.
Teacher expresses Teacher engages in
commitment to professional
development and
lifelong learning as a pursues additional
critical role of opportunities to learn.
educators BTSA 4.5.23
Descriptions of
Practice Teacher
assesses own
teaching practice to
target areas for
professional
development 9.16.21
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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
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
the school and district teacher resources in members of the Engages with members and student
level. the broader broader professional of the broader achievement at school
professional community to access professional and district levels and
community. resources that support community to access for the profession.
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
and student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
6.3 Collaborating teaching the full range professional learning
with colleagues and of learners. 4.1.22 opportunities with the
the broader broader professional
professional community focused on
community to student achievement.
support teacher Teacher
and student professionally
learning converses among
colleagues as an
opportunity for
reflection on
teaching practice
4.5.23
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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 range of opportunities
learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and school. families to actively for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts participate in the contribute to the
families. information about communication to classroom and 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 range families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with show understanding of families take
classroom/ school schools. and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. norms. 4.1.22 student learning.

Teacher involves and Teacher involves and

engages families, as engages families, as
appropriate, in appropriate, in
6.4 Working with
learning activities learning activities
families to support
(family member 4.5.23
student learning
interviews, read
aloud books, Family
Math nights…)
4.1.22
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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 increase
communities to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
connections to students, and families. for students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
community resources lessons.9.16.21 designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. implementing community to improve in the community.
instruction 4.1.22 and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
Teacher makes a Teacher invited an Teacher identifies
concerted effort to outside organization to community resources
6.5 Engaging local share. 4.1.22 that can provide
communities in become aware of additional support to
support of the community students such as library,
instructional resources and youth center, health
program incorporate them resources…4.5.23
into the curriculum
9.16.21
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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
responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
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.
6.6 Managing 4.1.22
professional Teacher participates Teacher balances
responsibilities to in activities outside professional
maintain of school that reduce responsibilities with
motivation and stress (regular personal and family
commitment to all exercise, hobbies, needs 11.1.22
students family outings,
gardening…) 4.1.22
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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:
Contributes to building professional community
ethical conduct ● Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
and holding peers accountable to norms of
● Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which respectful treatment and communication.
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
● Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. and ethical conduct. 4/1/22
● 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.
● 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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Teacher demonstrates a professional
demeanor both in the classroom and within
the school community4.5.23