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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually and Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between practice and connections supporting student
Reflects individually or that is focused on making adjustments among the elements of learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support in teaching practice the CSTP to positively the level of academic
immediate student the full range of and impact on the impact the full range of achievement.
learning needs. learners. full range of learners. learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I am making it a habit to I reflect daily on my
stay more organized with teaching. I journal what
6.1 Reflecting on tasks by having a when right and what
planner. In this planner I needs improvement. I
teaching practice in also note needs of also engage in
support of student students so later I can reflection with my
learning brainstorm about ways team. We analyze data
to better serve them in and see what worked
class. I also talk with my for some teachers and
mentor when I have an what did not for others.
issue and try to get This way we can share
guidance. strategies and best
practices.

I talk with my mentor

and collaboration
teachers when I have
an issue and try to get
guidance and support.
I also set goals with
my instructional
coach, Lead and
Principal to increase
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my effectiveness as a
teacher. Below I have
my self-evaluation
and a goal I set with
my principal this
year.
6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
professional goals connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into to the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
and engaging in through required account self- authentic, connected to the CSTP professional goals
continuous and processes and local assessment of teaching challenging, and that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. practice. based on self- challenging and based to improve
purposeful
assessment. on self-assessment and instructional practice
professional growth
Attends required Expands knowledge feedback from a variety and impact student
and development professional and skills individually Aligns personal goals of sources. learning within and
development. and with colleagues with school and beyond the classroom.
through available district goals, and Engages in and
professional focuses on improving contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. student learning. professional inquiry into teacher
development targeted practice for
Selects and engages on student achievement. professional
in professional Pursues a variety of development.
development based additional opportunities
on needs identified in to learn professionally. Contributes to
professional goals. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
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I am using the CSTP to
prioritize goals I really
want to focus on for
improvement as a
teacher. I also reflect in a
journal on things I need
to work on. For example,
one thing I recently
wrote was working on
my end of class dismissal
and how to end my
lessons without it feeling
too rushed and scattered.
I constantly make goals
with my team, learning
coach, and school wide.
For example, right now
I am working on a
student engagement
goal. I am shooting for
at least 70% student
participation in
completing warm up
questions in the
beginning of class

I make weekly
commitment goals
focused on CSTP
standards and on
student learning. I
check in weekly to
make a new goal,
modify, or reflect on
how well I was able to
execute those
commitments. Below
is a snippet of my
weekly goals and
follow up reflections.
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to colleagues to expand collaboration with
other required how best to support improve student impact on teacher and colleagues.
meetings and teacher and student learning and reflect student learning within
collaborations. learning. on teaching practice grade or department and Works to ensure the
at the classroom school and district broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how level. levels. impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and instructional practice
the school and district teacher resources in Interacts with Engages with members and student
level. the broader members of the of the broader achievement at school
professional broader professional professional community and district levels and
community. community to access to access resources and for the profession.
resources that a wide range of supports
support teacher for teaching the full Initiates and develops
6.3 Collaborating effectiveness and range of learners. professional learning
with colleagues and student learning opportunities with the
the broader broader professional
professional community focused on
community to student achievement.
support teacher In my school we have This year we are really
chats we use to ask starting to work
and student
questions or share together as a school to
learning resources. I do go on for plan for all students.
help but not as much as I We unpack standards,
should be. These veteran plan instruction,
teachers have a lot of organize learning
knowledge and resources targets and share
I could be using in my students in reteach.
classroom. I also meet Having this support in
with my mentor teacher my school allows me to
weekly and she helps me reflect on my teaching
with things I am with other teachers and
struggling with that in turn share best
week. practices.

I consult with my
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mentor teacher, lead
and collaboration
team to support me
and get ideas of how
to improve my
teaching. We use
skype groups to
quickly get in touch
and share resources
with each other. We
share what has worked
well and what did not
and how to improve.
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 families range of opportunities
learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and to actively participate in for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks school. Adjusts the classroom and contribute to the
families. information about communication to 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 families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at range of experiences show understanding of families take
classroom/ school with schools. and respect for cultural leadership to improve
6.4 Working with
events. norms. student learning.
families to support
student learning I have taken the
time to know my
families through
connection calls,
emails, and
conferences. This
way I know their
needs and can
better
communicate with
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them through out
the year. It is easier
to have those
difficult
conversations with
families when you
build those
relationships first.

I have taken the time

to know my families
through connection
calls, emails, and
conferences. This
way I know their
needs and can better
communicate with
them throughout the
year. It is easier to
have those difficult
conversations with
families when you
build those
relationships first. I
also make sure to
send weekly
newsletters to
parents to keep them
in the loop and to
engage them in their
child's learning.
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I am continuing to
support families and
keep them in the
loop. I create weekly
newsletters, I send
emails, I check up
on students who are
failing or may have
been missing a lot of
class.
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 to increase
communities to support the support the instructional instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. program, students, and learning opportunities
connections to families. for students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of of communities when Draws from Engages students in
community resources lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
6.5 Engaging local in single lessons. implementing community to improve in the community.
communities in instruction and enrich the Incorporates
support of the instructional program. community members
instructional into the school
program learning community.
From going to PLC’s and
talking in my skype
groups I am getting to
know more about my
local neighborhood and
communities. Since we
are an online school it is
hard because we all come
from different
communities. However, I
do plan virtual outings
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with my students. Last
outing we watched a
video about Hawaii and
discussed what we
learned.

My students come
from multiple places
in California, and we
have made projects
about our local
communities and their
history. For example,
we have learned about
the different Native
American Tribes that
have lived in different
parts of California. We
have used internet
resources to read
informational texts
about the different
tribes in our
communities.

Since I work in an
online school my
students are all over
California. However, I
did host an outing in
my local community
in San Diego. It was
in Coronado in a
beautiful park
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overlooking the
skyline. I got to meet
some parents and
students in person.
Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full range Models
understanding of responsibilities in professional 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 prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates meet expectations. that may be challenging. Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by effectively.
students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to Maintains continual
address individual support students’ effort to seek, develop, Supports colleagues to
student needs. diverse learning and refine new and maintain the
needs and maintains creative methods to motivation, resiliency,
belief in students’ ensure individual and energy to ensure
6.6 Managing capacity for student learning. that all students
professional achievement. achieve.
responsibilities to I have tried to stay
maintain organized by having
motivation and a planner and
commitment to all calendar. Using this I
students make sure I am
aware of my teaching
deadlines. I also
make sure I respond
to parent emails in
24 hours.

I am in constant
contact with my
parents, principal, lead
and mentor teacher if I
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need support. I
understand that having
good communication
with parents and
colleagues is essential
for student success. I
keep a outlook
calendar with all my
meetings to make sure
I am prepared and
organized which in
turn helps student
success.

I ensure that I manage

my professional
responsibilities in a
timely matter. I turn in
grades, provide
feedback to students,
email parents back
before the 24 hour
limit.
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.
6.7 Demonstrating * As follows:
professional  Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
responsibility,  Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in and holding peers accountable to norms of
integrity, and which these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of respectful treatment and communication.
ethical conduct students.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the and ethical conduct.
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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.
I make sure to demonstrate professional responsibility, integrity, and ethical
conduct different ways. I make sure to complete my trainings to stay up to date
of my responsibilities as an educator. I attend IEP meetings as needed. I make
sure I am completing this class to clear my credential and become a better
educator. I treat students and parents with respect and listen to their needs and
concerns. I also look out for the social emotional needs of my students by
constantly checking up on them before and after class. I take the time to ask
them how things are going and let them talk to me about whatever they want in
order for them to feel heard.

 I continue demonstrating professional integrity by completing all my

mandatory training and staying up to date with my induction classes. I
make sure to be ethical in and outside the classroom by treating my
colleagues, students and parents with respect and kindness. I continue
to attend IEP meetings and make sure to accommodate as outline in
each plan.

I demonstrate professional integrity by attending my scheduled meetings and

coming prepared with the data we need to analyze. I share resources with my
team and make sure I am doing my part in unpacking standards and coming up
with instructional strategy ideas. I also meet with my mentor teacher weekly and
discuss my reflection of teaching for that week.