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Element Emerging Exploring Applying
Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between
making adjustments in
Reflects individually or that is focused on
teaching practice and
with colleagues on methods to support impact on the full range
immediate student the full range of of learners.
learning needs. learners. 7/16/23
After each lesson and
unit, I will assess myself
6.1 Reflecting on and see where I could
have made other
teaching practice in adjustments to support
support of student
student learning,
learning especially if I see one
group of students receive
lower grades. My
colleagues have been a
wonderful resource to
learn different strategies.
This is especially helpful
when working with
students who need
support that I have not
used before. 7/16/23
Integrating Innovating
Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
and with colleagues on reflective practice and
refinements in action research in
teaching practice and supporting student
connections among the learning and raising
elements of the CSTP the level of academic
to positively impact achievement.
the full range of
learners. 11/15/23 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
Teacher meets with
grade level team two
time a week to go over
lesson plans,
classroom issues, and
more. Teacher
participates in
collaboration to ensure
that everyone is on the
same page and giving
students the same
access to quality
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6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
professional goals connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
and engaging in through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
continuous and processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. 7/16/23 practice. 11/15/23 assessment. challenging and based to improve
purposeful
on self-assessment and instructional practice
professional growth
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
and development 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. 7/16/23 professional inquiry into teacher
11/15/23 Selects and engages in development targeted practice for
professional on student professional
development based on achievement. Pursues development.
needs identified in a variety of additional
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
I have not developed any When meeting with
goals aligned with CSTP, grade level team, the
but I have started to teacher uses that time to
consider what types of assess how the lessons
goals I would like to set. are going. I then use the
7/16/23 CSTP standards to find
ways to improve each
lesson. 11/15/23

Our school offers

numerous Professional
Development days with
workshops that I take
with my colleagues.
These workshops cover
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curriculum, teaching
strategies, and staff
needs assessments.
Hillsdale also offers
online office hours where
I can go to ask questions
and discuss different
parts of the curriculum.
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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 within grade or Works to ensure the
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how 7/16/23 and district levels. impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and 11/15/23 instructional practice
the school and district teacher resources in Engages with members and student
6.3 Collaborating level. the broader Interacts with of the broader achievement at school
with colleagues and professional members of the professional and district levels and
the broader community. broader professional community to access for the profession.
community to access resources and a wide
professional
resources that support range of supports for Initiates and develops
community to teacher effectiveness teaching the full range professional learning
support teacher and student learning. of learners. opportunities with the
and student 7/16/23 broader professional
learning 11/15/23 community focused on
student achievement.
As a team leader, I was
able to lead team
meetings where we were
able to share our
experiences in the
classroom and strategies
that have worked in the
classroom. I also met
with my admin to ask for
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support about
curriculum, classroom
management, and
student support.
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I have a network of
friends who are teachers
in other districts and we
share strategies and
resources throughout the
year. I have also gone to
some BCSI office hours to
ask questions about the
curriculum. 7/16/23
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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 participate in the contribute to the
6.4 Working with families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
families to support cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
student learning 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. 7/16/23 and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. 11/15/23 norms. student learning.
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At our school, we have
many opportunities to
invite parents to join us
in creating awareness of
cultural norms and
experiences at the school.
We have town halls
where families are
invited to learn about the
school culture and
parents are made aware
at the school Meet and
Greet and Back to School
Night. Parents are also
heavily involved in
volunteering for different
departments in the
school as well as helping
in the classroom.
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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 community resources to increase
instructional communities to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. 11/15/23 instructional program, learning opportunities
program
7/16/23 connections to students, and families. for students.
communities in single Includes knowledge of
Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources implementing community to improve in the community.
in single instruction. 11/15/23 and enrich the Incorporates
lessons.7/16/23 instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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Many of our students Teacher makes a
come from other cities, concerted effort to
which means we should
be doing more to develop
become aware of
awareness of our community
surrounding community resources and
and neighborhoods. This incorporate them
is probably where I into the curriculum.
would like to grow the
most. 7/16/23
Teacher creates PBL
with community
To be honest, I have not issues in mind.
been able to use any local 11/15/23
resources in my lessons.
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Students participate
in meaningful
community circles.
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
professional understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
maintain responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
7/16/23 effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all
commitments to Demonstrates 11/15/23 challenging. effectively.
students students. commitment by
exploring ways to Pursues ways to Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
address individual support students’ effort to seek, develop, maintain the
student needs. diverse learning needs and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
7/16/23 and maintains belief in creative methods to and energy to ensure
students’ capacity for ensure individual that all students
achievement. student learning. achieve.
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Part of the reason why I As I gain experience
decided to become a from each year I
team lead was to
continue developing my
learn from my
commitment to mistakes and how to
professional properly handle
responsibility. situations that may
Throughout the year, I arise. I demonstrate
learned how to manage
my time more wisely and
positive behavior in
who I should go to for and outside the
support when I need it. I classroom. 11/15/23
try to respond to every
message I receive but
this is something that I
am still working on.
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In the CSUF MSCP, the

phrase “lifelong learner”
has been repeated many
times. As a teacher I am
committed to improving
as a teacher and that
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starts with having the
patience and
commitment to get
outside of my comfort
zone. That was evident
this year as I worked
with a new 4th grade
teacher who wanted to
make changes to our
units. I agreed to make
some of those changes
and as a result, I truly
believe I have become a
better teacher. 7/16/23
6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
professional policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
responsibility, profession in all circumstances. 7/16/23
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.
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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. 7/16/23
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
 Understands and implements school and district policies and state and Teacher complies and follows state and
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior. district standards. Teacher acts in a
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy, professional manner and creates a
health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals. classroom environment that is conducive to
 Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession. learning. Teacher contributes to school and
 Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students. fellow educators. Teacher is always
 Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school respectful and holds himself to a high
community. 11/15/23 standard. Teacher helps to foster a good
school culture and works hard to set a good
example for students and fellow educators.
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The reason I became a teacher is to provide support
and safety to all students. That means that I must take
responsibility for what I do in and out of the
classroom. I never want to feel like I am done growing
as a teacher, I have committed myself to being a
lifelong learner to help students succeed not just in
school but in life. 7/16/23

As a lead teacher, I was placed into a role that

required integrity, patience, and humility. I took many
opportunities to check in with my team and other
colleagues to support wherever I could. 7/16/23

We stand on our pillars of virtue, and it is important

to live it out and model it for the students and
community. I want students to see me and see what it
means to be courageous, honest, respectful,
responsible, courteous, and a good citizen towards
my peers, students, and the rest of the community.
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