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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. (7/16/23) range of learners. the full range of (12/8/23) learners. Engages in and fosters reflection among colleagues for school wide impact on student learning. During PD at the start of As a middle school team, the school year, my we meet at the beginning teammates and I and end of every 6.1 Reflecting on collaborate on what we semester to reflect on teaching practice in can improve on from the what did and did not support of student previous year. We make work for our students; learning individual and team goals and/or how we can (7/16/23) improve and/or implement new techniques to improve student learning. (12/8/23) CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating 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 (7/16/23) 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 goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to continuous and professionally. professional purposeful organizations, and professional growth development and development opportunities to extend own teaching practice. I would like to grow as an educator by attending the CUE Conference to gain more knowledge on incorporating technology into my classroom. (7/16/23) CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating 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. (7/16/23) 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 (12/8/23) teaching the full range professional learning with colleagues and of learners. opportunities with the the broader broader professional professional community focused on community to student achievement. support teacher Team meetings are held Collaboration meetings every 2 - 3 weeks to take place every 2 weeks and student address any challenges to reflect and revise learning we are having in our teaching practices. classroom and with During district wide students. Team members training, we collaborate collaborate with each with other teachers in other to help find the district to discuss the solutions. (7/16/23) similarities and differences we are seeing in our classrooms and how we are addressing them. (12/8/23) CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating 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. (7/16/23) 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. (12/8/23) norms. student learning.
I host a back to Open communication
school virtual night is imperative with every semester for my students, and 6.4 Working with my students' families their families. Our families to support and inform them of independent study student learning the expectations in program does not my classroom and work if we do not our program. work together to (7/16/23) ensure student success. Families are encouraged to attend in-person events. (12/8/23) CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating 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. (7/16/23) 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. References and links to community resources are 6.5 Engaging local available in my weekly communities in newsletter. (7/16/23) support of the instructional program CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating 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 (7/16/23) student learning. achieve. 6.6 Managing Completing monthly professional and weekly planning responsibilities to allows me to maintain prioritize motivation and professional commitment to all responsibilities and students support student's learning needs. (7/16/23) CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating 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. (12/8/23) * 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 (7/16/23) learners, including English learners and students with special needs. • Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the Contributes to fostering a school culture with a California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. high degree of resilience, professional integrity, • Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and and ethical conduct. 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. In effort to build team community and supporting the mental health of my colleagues I helped start a teacher weightlifting group this year. (7/16/23)
This semester I set a goal to hold myself to a higher
standard as an educator and to commit to maintaining a higher standard for my students. I cannot expect to hold my students to a higher standard with their learning, if I am not hold myself accountable to a higher standard. (12/8/23)