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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 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
learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
As I move through the I am constantly reflecting
units and my school I try on areas that I can
to reflect on what is improve my practice. I
6.1 Reflecting on working and what is not. discuss issues/ideas with
teaching practice in I think about my teaching my mentor as well as my
support of student practices and what I can colleagues during out
learning adjust to help my weekly Middle School
students. meetings.
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Reflection is an
important part of this
profession. We reflect
weekly in our PD
meetings. We also reflect
each quarter by filling
out an outcomes page to
allow us to reflect on a
lesson and if we are
hitting our school
outcomes. We also reflect
at the end of the year
over our standardized
test scores
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals range of professional
through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP goals connected to the
processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually CSTP to improve
instructional practice and
protocols. practice. assessment. challenging and based
impact student learning
on self-assessment and within and beyond the
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a classroom.
professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources.
development. and with colleagues district goals, and Engages in ongoing
through available focuses on improving Engages in and inquiry into teacher
professional student learning. contributes to practice for professional
development. professional development.
Selects and engages in development targeted
6.2 Establishing professional on student Contributes to
professional goals development based on achievement. Pursues professional
and engaging in organizations, and
needs identified in a variety of additional development
continuous and professional goals. opportunities to learn opportunities to extend
purposeful professionally. own teaching practice.
professional growth Throughout the year I As a teacher I evaluate
and development engage in conversations my teaching frequently. I
with my team about align my goals with my
teaching strategies and school goals. I participate
ideas to help our in professional
students. Every week as a development and engage
staff we have with the PD meetings to
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practices and student
engagement. I also
participated in
professional
development days at my
school site.
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6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
the broader other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
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meetings and teacher and student
collaborations. learning.
Identifies student and Begins to identify how
teacher resources at to access student and
the school and district teacher resources in
level. the broader
professional
community.
professional
community to
support teacher Every week the Middle
School team has a meeting
and student to talk about a variety of
learning issues and events with our
students. We at times
converse and collaborate on
ideas on how to best help
our students. I actively
participate in all
professional development
meetings.
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reflect on teaching student learning
practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
and district levels. impact possible on
Interacts with instructional practice
members of the Engages with members and student
broader professional of the broader achievement at school
community to access professional and district levels and
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
teaching the full range professional learning
of learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
I collaborate with my
middle school team once a
week to discuss the students
and varies activities that are
happening within the
middle school. I have
participated in online
professional development
activities. Once a week, the
staff meets to discuss varies
tools and techniques to
grow our teaching practice.
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I collaborate with my
middle school team once a
week to discuss the students
and varies activities that are
happening within the
middle school.
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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. student learning.

Parents are very well Parents get

informed of what occurs communication
in the classroom. I sent frequently. The schools
6.4 Working with out a Welcome Letter at sends out of monthly
families to support the start of the year. I newsletter. All
send out progress information about
student learning reports frequently and schoolwork can be found
participate in Back to online. Our school also
School Night and Open has a PTF for parents to
House. I also welcome get involved in the school
parent involvement at and classroom. I have
school. This year I have a communication with my
parent come in and share room parent.
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memorabilia from Civil
War.
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6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
communities in about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
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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. 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.
My school and I make an
effort to be part of the
community. We have many
community outreach events
to help those in need. We
have held food drives. The
instructional school also puts on a festival
program that is open to the
community and school
community. At this event,
our older students get the
chance to work the event.
We also hold a major project
and event called
International Night.
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The school engages in

community serves and
raising money for different
services that provide for
families in the community.
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full Models
understanding of responsibilities in responsibilities and range of professional professionalism and
professional manages time and effort
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professional timely ways and seeks
responsibilities. support as needed.
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates
commitments to commitment by
students. exploring ways to
address individual
student needs.
I make sure to complete
all grading and lesson
responsibilities to plans for the classes that
maintain I teach. I strive to remain
motivation and professional and uphold
commitment to all my contract. I have a
good working
students relationship with my co-
workers. I also make sure
to practice good time
management to better
my mental health.
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required to meet responsibilities into supports colleagues in
expectations. advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
prepares for situations professional
Pursues ways to support that may be Responsibilities
students’ diverse
challenging. effectively.
learning needs and
maintains belief in
students’ capacity for Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
achievement. effort to seek, develop, maintain the
and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
creative methods to and energy to ensure
ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
This year, my schedule is
incredibly difficulty with
almost no time to prep. I
have had to make
adjustments to what I
grade and use my little
time as efficiently as
possible.
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I manage my
responsibilities as a
teacher and ensure I
grade assignments on
time. I have make sure to
practice good time
management so that I can
model that to the
students.
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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 which and holding peers accountable to norms of
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. respectful treatment and communication.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. and ethical conduct.
 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.
6.7 Demonstrating
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
professional health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
responsibility,  Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
integrity, and  Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
ethical conduct  Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I always uphold a professional attitude with my
students, coworkers, administrations, and families. I
also will communicate with those above me about any
wrongdoing I see by a fellow teacher. I believe in
always having integrity and remaining ethical.
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I value having a high standard when it comes to my

career. Having integrity is important. I follow all rules
and laws and report and cases of child abuse. I work
ethically and expect the same from my colleagues.
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