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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 range to positively impact achievement.
learning needs. learners. of learners. 7/16/23 the full range of
learners. 12/10/23 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
- I engage in - I routinely
reflection engage in
6.1 Reflecting on individually and personal and
with colleagues on collective
teaching practice in a regular basis in reflection with
support of student order to improve the goal of
learning teaching practices. improving
- Collaboratively teacher practice
brainstorm with and supporting
colleagues to all students in a
better support all more effective
students. 7/16/23 manner.
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6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected Sets goals connected to
professional goals connected to the CSTP to the CSTP that take the CSTP that are
and engaging in through required into account self- authentic, challenging,
continuous and processes and local assessment of and based on self-
protocols. teaching practice. assessment.
purposeful
professional
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals
growth and professional and skills individually with school and district
development development. and with colleagues goals, and focuses on
through available improving student
professional learning.
development.
Selects and engages in
professional
development based on
needs identified in
professional goals.
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- Goals are set at the
beginning of the
year, aligning
personal goals
with school goals
and many check-
ins are facilitated
throughout the
year.
- Teacher
observations are
also tied in to the
goals set at the
beginning of the
year and support
Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
authentic goals broad range of
connected to the CSTP professional goals
that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
feedback from a and impact student
variety of sources. learning within and
beyond the classroom.
Engages in and
contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional inquiry into teacher
development targeted practice for
on student professional
achievement. Pursues development.
a variety of additional
opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
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development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
- Teacher sets
appropriate
goals that are
intellectually
challenging and
in line with the
school goals
based on
personal
reflection.
- Teacher
schedules
observations
with a peer or
with admin to
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from other determine
educators and further
admin is provided professional
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year. the reflective
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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 classroom within grade or Works to ensure the
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 members instructional practice
the school and district teacher resources in of the broader Engages with and student
level. the broader professional community members of the achievement at school
professional to access resources that broader professional and district levels and
6.3 Collaborating community. support teacher community to access for the profession.
with colleagues and effectiveness and resources and a wide
the broader student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
professional teaching the full range professional learning
community to of learners. 7/16/23 opportunities with the
support teacher 12/10/23 broader professional
and student community focused on
learning student achievement.
- I frequently
collaborate with
other educators
on content,
projects and
student support
plans.
- I also
collaborate with
members of the
broader
professional
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community that
I have met
through my
graduate
program or
through non-
profits in the
community
where I used to
work before
becoming an
educator.
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- I am continuing
to collaborate
with colleagues
and members of
the broader
professional
community to
help connect
students with
new learning
opportunities.
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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 communication participate in the contribute to the
families. information about to families based on classroom and school. classroom and school
6.4 Working with cultural norms of awareness of cultural community. Supports
families to support families represented norms and wide range of Communicates to a school/district
student learning in the school. experiences with families in ways which environment in which
Welcomes family schools. 7/16/23 show understanding of families take
involvement at 12/10/23 and respect for leadership to improve
classroom/ school cultural norms. student learning.
events.
- I prioritize
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open
communication
with families
and frequently
update them on
learning
happening in
the class.
- I have also
created
opportunities
for
partnerships
with families to
come in and
share with
students about
specific topics
relevant to our
units.
- I make it a
priority to
communicate
with families
based on a
preferences and
backgrounds.
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- I have been able
to implement
more
comprehensive
and frequent
communication
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with families to
partner with
families to
better support
students.
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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 to community resources to increase
instructional communities support the curriculum. to support the instructional and
surrounding the Includes references or instructional program, learning opportunities
program
school. connections to Includes knowledge of students, and families. for students.
communities in single communities when
Uses available lessons or sequence of designing and Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and lessons. implementing understanding of leadership and service
community resources instruction community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
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- I have
implemented
several
opportunities
for students to
think about and
interact with the
surrounding
community and
have access to
different
resources.
- I also use
community
issues to inform
my teaching and
help encourage
students to
connect with
their community
in a wide variety
of ways.
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- I have been able

to connect
students with
more learning
opportunities,
volunteer and
community
involvement
opportunities as
well as other
community
events.
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full Models
professional understanding of responsibilities in responsibilities and range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks manages time and effort responsibilities into supports colleagues in
maintain responsibilities. support as needed. required to meet advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
expectations. prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all
commitments to commitment by Pursues ways to support challenging. effectively.
students students. exploring ways to students’ diverse
address individual learning needs and Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
student needs. maintains belief in effort to seek, develop, maintain the
students’ capacity for and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
achievement. 7/16/23 creative methods to and energy to ensure
ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
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- I think one of - I have been
my strengths is focusing on
managing time refining my
to be present systems and
and invested in preparing in
managing my advance for
professional challenging
responsibilities. situations.
Even when - I am
completing my dedicated to
graduate being a
program, I continual
created and learner and
hosted several seeking new
events for the and creative
school methods to
showcasing better
student work support
and learning. student
- I am committed learning in
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to research and
apply practices
to support all of
my students in
their learning
and
achievements.
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
professional contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
responsibility, profession in all circumstances.
integrity, and * As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
ethical conduct
 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 7/16/23
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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.
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- I am highly committed to student learning
and achievement and maintain a high
standard of professionalism and care as an
educator in supporting all students succeed.
- I contribute to building professional
community by organizing events and
collaborating with other educators in
building a more equitable school
environment and culture and holding others
accountable to these norms.
- Highly committed to a safe and equitable
school culture that supports students and
act with integrity to ensure this is prioritized
at the school.
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- I am continuing to refine and develop my
systems, assessments, and content to make
learning more engaging for students.
- I am committed to continuing to find new
technologies and applications to help
support learning in my classroom.
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