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 that is focused on making adjustments connections among learning and raising the
or with colleagues on methods to support in teaching practice the elements of the level of academic
immediate student the full range of and impact on the full CSTP to positively achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of impact the full range
learners.9/12/22 of learners.5/1/23 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning. 9/30/23
I am always asking for I am always asking my I am always asking my
new ways to teach mentor teacher and mentor along with
something. I work grade level partners how
6.1 Reflecting on closely with the other I should do something or
other senior teachers
teaching practice kindergarten teachers to if I should reteach how things should be
in support of plan lessons. I am something in a new way. done. I also reach out
student learning always asking my We all bounce ideas off to my mentor for any
mentor if there is a eachother5/1/23 helpful articles she
better way to have
taught something.
may have to better my
9/12/22 understanding of how
to integrate something
like technology into
my classroom.
When working with
others I keep this
article in mind about
how to collaborate
with other teachers.
This is connected to
ISTE 2.4.a. I am
always collaborating
with my grade level
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partners along with
other teachers who
might have some great
ideas.9/30/23

Develops goals Sets goals connected Sets goals connected Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP to the CSTP that take to the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required into account 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 to
protocols. teaching practice. assessment.5/1/23 challenging and based improve instructional
on self-assessment practice and impact
6.2 Establishing Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals and feedback from a student learning within
professional goals professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. and beyond the
and engaging in development. and with colleagues district goals, and classroom.
continuous and through available focuses on improving Engages in and
purposeful professional student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional development. professional inquiry into teacher
growth and Selects and engages in development targeted practice for professional
development professional on student development.
development based on achievement. Pursues
needs identified in a variety of additional Contributes to
professional goals. opportunities to learn professional
professionally.5/1/23 organizations, and
9/30/23 development
opportunities to extend
own teaching practice.
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My goals before were My goals are aligned I attend many PDs that
not through the CSTP. I with the school. I am my school offers. I also
am working with my working with the seek out other
mentor to create some principal to work on the opportunities on my
that align with the goals he has made for breaks in order to better
CSTP.9/12/22 me this year. my teaching
practice.5/1/23
I am attending all the
curriculum PDs. I am I am always looking
also working with my for more
mentor on what she
thinks my areas of
opportunities to
improvement are. I improve my
work closely with the understanding of
other teachers in teaching. I have
kindergarten so we can recently looked into
all become better
teachers.9/12/22
integrating
technology into my
classroom a bit
more.
This is connected to
ISTE 2.1c. I am
always looking for
new articles to help
me stay current on
my research as to
how to best
integrate technology
in the
classroom.9/30/23
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning Works to ensure the
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or broadest positive impact
classroom level. department and possible on instructional
Identifies student and Begins to identify school and district practice and student
teacher resources at how to access student Interacts with levels. achievement at school
the school and district and teacher resources members of the and district levels and
level. in the broader broader professional Engages with for the profession.
professional community to access members of the
community. resources that broader professional Initiates and develops
support teacher community to access professional learning
effectiveness and resources and a wide opportunities with the
6.3 Collaborating student learning range of supports for broader professional
with colleagues teaching the full range community focused on
and the broader of learners.5/1/23 student achievement.
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community to I meet weekly with the My school has us
support teacher other Kindergarten collaborate with our
and student teachers to plan and grade level partners
figure out how to better once a week. We also
learning teach concepts. collaborate with the
whole staff once a month
I am on the PBIS and SST for different
committees learning perspectives. I also am
what my role will be. I on the PBIS and SST
talk with the SPED committees . 5/1/23
coordinator at my
school about students I I have started to
am watching closely collaborate with the
with him. 9/12/22
teachers one grade
level above and one
grade level below. I
did not want to just
collaborate with my
grade level teachers.
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These other teachers
have some great
insight. I have
learned about an
assessment website
from these
collaborations.
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the contribute to the opportunities and of opportunities for
learning and the need family’s role in classroom and school. support for families to families to contribute to
for interactions with student learning. Adjusts actively participate in the classroom and
6.4 Working with families. Seeks information communication to the classroom and school community.
families to support about cultural norms families based on school. Supports a
student learning of families awareness of cultural 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 leadership
family involvement at schools. show understanding to improve student
classroom/ school of and respect for learning.5/1/239/12/23
events. cultural norms. 9/30/23
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I send home a weekly
newsletter along with
posting multiple
reminders about
anything happening in
the class. After an
event, I will post about
what happened for the
parents to see.

I am available during
work hours for
messages or emails.
Parents are also able
to talk with me in
person with an
appointment, or 15
minutes before and
after school with no
appointment.

I also have parent

volunteers almost
every day.

I make sure that

parents are aware that
they can reach out at
any time with
questions about
anything.9/12/22
5/1/23
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I am available during
work hours for
messages or emails.
Parents are also able
to talk with me in
person with an
appointment, or 15
minutes before and
after school with no
appointment. I also
have parent
volunteers almost
every day. I make sure
that parents are aware
that they can reach out
at any time with
questions about
anything. 9/30/23

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 to
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources increase instructional
communities to support the to support the and learning
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the Includes references or curriculum.5/1/23 instructional program, opportunities for
communities in school. connections to students, and families. students.
support of the communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional Uses available lessons or sequence communities when Draws from Engages students in
program neighborhood and of lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service in
community resources implementing community to improve the community.
in single lessons. instruction and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
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I have taught about I attend community
libraries and the events when my I make sure to teach
benefits of using schedule permits. about all cultural events
them.9/12/22 that are important to the
cultures of my students.
I invite community 5/1/23
helpers into the class to
give the students a I have documents for
better understanding of each holiday that my
what they do. 9/12/22
students celebrate.
I invite people from the these documents
community into my class include read alouds,
in order to educate my and activities when
students. I make sure appropriate, that
my students are aware
of the benefits of places
help me teach about
like the public library the things important
and other community to the students'
resources.5/1/23 cultures.9/30/23

Develops an Maintains Anticipates Integrates the full Models professionalism

understanding of professional professional range of professional and supports colleagues
6.6 Managing professional responsibilities in responsibilities and responsibilities into in meeting and
professional responsibilities. timely ways and seeks manages time and advanced planning exceeding professional
responsibilities to support as needed. effort required to and prepares for Responsibilities
Seeks to meet meet expectations. situations that may be effectively.
maintain
required Demonstrates challenging.
motivation and commitments to commitment by Pursues ways to Supports colleagues to
commitment to all students. exploring ways to support students’ Maintains continual maintain the motivation,
students address individual diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, resiliency, and energy to
student needs. and maintains belief and refine new and ensure that all students
in students’ capacity creative methods to achieve.
for achievement. ensure individual
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student
learning.5/1/23
9/30/23

I greet every staff I keep my schedule

member I see flexible, while also
walking in the planned well. I have
hallways. I eat lunch flexibility in my
with anyone who weekly schedule
happens to be in the based on the needs
staff room that day. of the class .
I make sure to not
work too many I also make sure to
hours.9/12/22 connect with my
colleagues often on
more than just work
related
things.5/1/23

I plan a flex day each

week, in the event
that we did not
finish everything I
thought we would. I
also am planned
months in advance,
so week of I just
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need to make the
prints necessary.
9/30/23

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
high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
and ethical conduct. 9/30/23
5/1/23
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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.9/12/22
I make sure to be professional at all times. I do not discuss any confidential I am apart of my schools Instructional
matters with anyone who is not privy to the information. 9/12/22 Leadership Team. This means I help aid the
I uphold my schools handbook policy of professionalism at all times.5/1/23
other teachers in upholding our schools
Employee Handbook.9/30/23