CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
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Plans daily lessons using Plans single lessons or Plans differentiated
available curriculum and sequence of lessons using instruction based on
information from district additional assessment knowledge of students’
and state required information on student academic readiness,
assessments. academic readiness, academic language,
language, cultural diverse cultural
4.1 Using knowledge background, and backgrounds, and
of students’ academic individual development. individual cognitive,
readiness, language social, emotional, and
proficiency, cultural physical development to
background, and meet their individual
individual Is aware of impact of bias needs. 7/15/23
development to plan on learning. Becomes aware of
instruction. potential areas of bias Examines potential
and seeks to learn about sources of bias and
culturally responsive stereotyping when
pedagogy. planning lessons. Uses
culturally responsive
pedagogy in planning.
I plan differentiated
instruction to cater to the
unique needs of my
students. For example,
during a math lesson on
addition, I group students
based on their readiness
levels. Advanced learners
work on more
challenging problems,
while those needing extra
support receive guided
practice. I incorporate
academic language
appropriate for each
group and incorporate
culturally diverse
examples to make the
content relatable.
Additionally, I consider
individual cognitive and
Integrating Innovating
Plans differentiated Plans differentiated
instruction, which is instruction that provides
based on broad systematic opportunities
knowledge of students. for supporting and
Matches resources and extending student
specific strategies to learning based on
students’ diverse learning comprehensive
needs and cultural information on students.
backgrounds. 11/5/23
Planning addresses bias, Engages students in the
stereotyping, and analysis of bias,
assumptions about stereotyping, and
cultures and members of assumptions.
cultures. 7/15/23
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In my phonics lessons, I
use a variety of resources
to engage and support my
students' learning. I
include phonics-based
books that feature
diverse characters and
backgrounds. Interactive
online games and videos
reinforce phonetic
concepts. I ensure that
the materials are relevant
and accessible to each
student, fostering a
positive and inclusive
learning environment.
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At the start of each school
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emotional development, year, I distribute a parent
allowing breaks for survey that includes
students who may need questions aimed at
them. 7/15/23 gaining insights into their
perspectives, concerns,
needs, and their
knowledge of their child's
strengths and areas for
growth. This information
guides my teaching
approach to better
support each student's
unique background and
learning journey. I engage
students by tapping into
their prior knowledge,
fostering connections,
and revisiting relevant
vocabulary to facilitate
the acquisition of new
content and skills.
Moreover, I integrate
students' diverse cultures
and backgrounds into my
planning and instruction
to create a more inclusive
and relatable learning
experience. 11/5/23

Communicates learning Establishes and shares Establishes and Establishes and Establishes and
objectives for a single learning goals for skill communicates to articulates learning goals articulates
lesson to students based development with students clear learning to students that integrate comprehensive short-
4.2 Establishing and on content standards and students in single lessons goals for content that are content standards with term and long-term
articulating goals for available curriculum. and sequence of lessons. accessible, challenging, students’ strengths, learning goals for
student learning and differentiated to interests, and learning students. Assists students
address students’ diverse needs. 7/15/23 11/5/23 to articulate and monitor
learning needs. learning goals.
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In my classroom, I
establish clear learning
goals for each lesson that
align with content
standards while
considering my students'
strengths, interests, and
learning needs. For
example, during a writing
unit, I set the goal of
improving descriptive
writing skills. To make it
engaging, I allow students
to choose their own
topics based on their
interests. For those who
struggle with writing, I
offer additional support
and resources to help
them achieve the learning
goal. By integrating their
interests and strengths
into the learning process,
students feel more
motivated and confident
in their academic journey.
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I communicate the
learning goals for the
lesson to initiate the
lesson by reading it to
students and selecting
students to read it aloud.
I often remind students
how the learning
objective is a bit different
from the previously. In
ELD, the lessons are
projected through slides
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and the learning objective
are slighting different
since they build on each
other. I highlight the
difference by asking
questions to the students.
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Uses available curriculum Begins to plan curriculum Establishes short- and Refines sequence of long- Utilizes extensive
for daily, short- and long- units that include a series long-term curriculum term plans to reflect knowledge of curriculum,
4.3 Developing and term plans. of connected lessons and plans for subject matter integrations of content standards, and
sequencing long- are linked to long-term concepts and essential curriculum guidelines, assess learning needs to
term and short-term planning to support related academic frameworks, and design cohesive and
instructional plans to student learning. language and formats assessed instructional comprehensive long- and
support student that support student needs to ensure student short-term instructional
learning learning. learning. 7/15/23 plans that ensure high
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I regularly review and

refine my long-term plans
to ensure they align with
curriculum guidelines,
frameworks, and
assessed instructional
needs. For instance, if I
notice that some students
are struggling with math
concepts, I adjust the
sequence of lessons to
provide more practice
and reinforcement. By
continuously adapting my
long-term plans, I ensure
that my students'
learning needs are
addressed effectively
throughout the academic
year.7/15/23

I've created a Long-Term

Plan (LTP) that
strategically distributes
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essential content
standards throughout the
academic year. These
LTPs serve as my guiding
framework, and I revisit
them as needed based on
the specific unit we're
covering. Instead of
planning week by week, I
organize my instruction
into comprehensive unit
plans, making necessary
adjustments along the
way. I ensure that my
daily or bi-daily updates
align with both short-
term and long-term
planning to maintain
accuracy and relevance in
our learning journey.
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Plans instruction that Selects strategies for Incorporates Plans instruction using a Plans instruction
incorporates strategies single lessons or differentiated wide range of strategies incorporating a
suggested by curriculum sequence of lessons that instructional strategies to address learning styles repertoire of strategies
guidelines. respond to students’ into ongoing planning and meet students’ specifically meet
diverse learning needs. that addresses culturally assessed language and students’ diverse
4.4 Planning responsive pedagogy, learning needs. Provides language and learning
instruction that students’ diverse appropriate support and needs and styles to
incorporates language, and learning challenges for students. advance learning for all.
appropriate Is aware of student Seeks to learn about needs and styles. 7/15/23 11/5/23
strategies to meet content, learning, and students’ diverse learning Facilitates opportunities
the learning needs of language needs through and language needs Uses assessments of Integrates results from a for students to reflect on
all students data provided by the site beyond basic data. students’ learning and broad range of their learning and the
and district. language needs to inform assessments into impact of instructional
planning differentiated planning to meet strategies to meet their
instruction. 7/15/23 students’ diverse learning learning and language
and language needs. needs.
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CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
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I use ongoing
assessments to gauge
students' learning
progress and language
needs. For instance, after
a math assessment, I
notice some students
struggle with
multiplication. I then plan
differentiated instruction,
offering extra practice
and visual aids to
reinforce the concept. By
using assessments as a
guide, I tailor my
instruction to meet each
student's specific learning
and language
requirements, ensuring
their academic growth
and success. 7/15/23
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In a science unit on
animals, I plan instruction
using various strategies
to accommodate different
learning styles and
language needs. Visual
learners engage with
animal diagrams and
posters, while hands-on
learners participate in
animal-themed
experiments. For English
language learners, I use
simplified language and
visual aids. . By providing
appropriate support and
challenges, I ensure that
all students can
effectively grasp the
content and feel confident
in their learning journey.
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I implement a scaffolding
approach that enables
students to both reinforce
and extend their prior
learning experiences. For
math instruction, I
dedicate four consecutive
days to teaching new
content and utilize the
fifth day for reteaching or
frontloading. This fifth
day is dedicated to
reinforcing essential
skills that will be crucial
in the upcoming week's
math lessons. While
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students are actively
engaged in group work
during these lessons, I
circulate around the
classroom, offering
support and guidance as
needed. To gauge student
comprehension, I often
use a thumbs-up or
thumbs-down assessment
method. Finally, at the
conclusion of each lesson,
I employ a cool-down
activity to assess and
consolidate
understanding. 11/5/23

Implements lessons and Begins to adapt plans and Makes adjustments and Makes ongoing Anticipates and plans for
uses materials from materials in single adaptations to adjustments to a wide range of
curriculum provided. lessons or sequences of differentiate instructional instructional plans and adaptations to lessons
lessons to address plans. Uses culturally uses a variety of based on in depth
4.5 Adapting
students’ learning needs. responsive pedagogy and materials as the analysis of individual
instructional plans
additional materials to instructional needs arises student needs.
and curricular
support students’ diverse to support student
materials to meet the
learning needs. learning. 7/15/23 Engages with students to
assessed learning
11/5/23 identify types of
needs of all students.
adjustments in
instruction that best meet
their learning goals.
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I adjust instructional
plans based on students'
needs. For instance,
during a reading
comprehension lesson, I
notice some students
require more support. I
adapt the lesson by
incorporating interactive
activities and providing
additional practice
materials. If students
show a particular interest
in a science topic, I seize
the opportunity to use
hands-on experiments
and videos to deepen
their understanding. By
being flexible and using
various materials to
address instructional
needs, I ensure that every
student receives the
support necessary to
succeed in their learning
journey.7/15/23

I tailor learning goals to

accommodate the unique
needs of individual
students by providing a
diverse range of
manipulatives and
activity options that cater
to different learning
modalities. As part of my
instructional approach, I
frequently adjust the
curriculum to address
any gaps in
understanding,
reteaching concepts,
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methods, or skills as
needed. In writing
lessons, I employ two
primary instructional
strategies: shared writing
and interactive writing.
To assist students in their
writing tasks, I offer them
an example of a previous
student's work as a model
and guide. Additionally, I
walk students through
my own writing process,
demonstrating how to
navigate challenges
effectively. 11/5/23