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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching
practice to support practice individually
student learning. and with colleagues
Reflects individually or that is focused on
with colleagues on methods to support
immediate student the full range of
learning needs. learners.
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My school has
implemented various
methods of reflection
6.1 Reflecting on that mandate teachers
teaching practice in take the time to reflect on
their own teaching
support of student experiences and in ways
learning they would like to
improve. As a
department and a PLC we
have broken down these
reflections and have
spoken with colleagues in
a one-on-one settings to
further analyze our own
reflections and areas we
would like to progress in.
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Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
colleagues on the refinements in action research in
relationship between teaching practice and supporting student
making adjustments in connections among the learning and raising
teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
impact on the full to positively impact achievement.
range of learners. the full range of
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reflection among
April 22, 2024 colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
In my virtual classroom, I In my virtual classroom, I
actively engage in engage in individual and
reflective practices, both collaborative reflection
individually and on refinements in
collaboratively with teaching practice and
colleagues, to explore the connections among the
elements of the California
nuanced relationship
between adjustments in Standards for the
teaching practices and Teaching Profession
their impact on the full (CSTP) to positively
spectrum of learners. impact the full range of
Through thoughtful self- learners. For instance,
reflection and after a lesson, I may
constructive discussions reflect on its
with peers, I seek to effectiveness in meeting
understand how changes diverse student needs
in my teaching methods and achieving learning
resonate with diverse goals. I also participate in
learning styles and professional learning
needs. This ongoing communities where we
reflection not only discuss strategies, share
enhances my own insights, and explore
professional growth but ways to enhance our
also contributes to a teaching practices
collective understanding collectively. Through
ongoing reflection and
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of effective teaching collaboration, I
strategies within our continuously strive to
virtual learning improve instructional
community. By approaches and create
continuously examining inclusive learning
and refining my environments that
practices, I aim to support the success of all
optimize the learning learners.
experience for every
student and promote an April 22, 2024
inclusive and responsive
virtual educational
environment.

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
6.2 Establishing processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
professional goals protocols. practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
and engaging in on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
continuous and
professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
purposeful development. and with colleagues district goals, and beyond the classroom.
professional growth through available focuses on improving Engages in and
and development professional student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. professional inquiry into teacher
7/10/2023 Selects and engages in development targeted practice for
professional on student professional
development based on achievement. Pursues development.
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needs identified in a variety of additional
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
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organizations, and
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opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.

I often tried to set In my virtual classroom, I In my virtual classroom, I

challenging goals for prioritize the set and modify authentic
myself and discuss these establishment of goals goals connected to the
goals with my superiors aligned with the California Standards for
so they understand California Standards for the Teaching Profession
where I would like to the Teaching Profession (CSTP) that are
progress and continue to (CSTP) that are not only intellectually challenging
grow to best support authentic and challenging and rooted in self-
students and their but also rooted in assessment and feedback
families. Going forward rigorous self-assessment. from diverse sources. For
however I believe that By setting these goals, I example, I might set a
these goals can be more ensure a continuous goal to enhance my
authentic and challenging commitment to ability to integrate
and based on my self- professional growth that technology effectively
assessments. directly impacts student into instruction based on
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Connecting my personal professional reflection.
goals with the broader Additionally, I actively
objectives of the school engage in and contribute
and district, I foster a to targeted professional
cohesive approach to development
educational excellence. I opportunities focused on
actively engage in student achievement.
professional This may involve
development attending workshops,
opportunities tailored to participating in online
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address the specific courses, or collaborating
needs identified in my with colleagues to
professional goals, explore best practices.
creating a dynamic and Furthermore, I pursue a
targeted learning variety of additional
journey. This intentional opportunities to learn
alignment of goals and professionally, such as
professional joining professional
development endeavors organizations, attending
contributes to a holistic conferences, and seeking
and effective virtual mentorship, to
teaching environment continuously enhance my
that ultimately enhances teaching practice and
the educational positively impact student
experience for all learning outcomes.
students.
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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
6.3 Collaborating classroom level. department and school broadest positive
with colleagues and Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
the broader teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
professional 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
community to
professional community to access professional and district levels and
support teacher community. resources that support community to access for the profession.
and student teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
learning and student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
teaching the full range professional learning
of learners. opportunities with the
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community focused on
student achievement.
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I have previously been a In my virtual classroom, I

PLC lead and currently actively foster
help lead the MAP collaboration with
assessments. While a PLC colleagues to create a
lead I would lead the synergistic learning
results from MAP environment.
assessments and Recognizing the broader
encourage in-depth impact that effective
conversation regarding instructional practices
the trends of these can have on student
results and how to best achievement, I work
support different collaboratively at both
students. the school and district
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positive and far-reaching
influence. By initiating
and developing
professional learning
opportunities within the
broader professional
community, I contribute
to a collective focus on
enhancing student
achievement. Whether
through virtual
collaborations,
workshops, or
community initiatives, I
aim to create a ripple
effect, positively
impacting instructional
practices not only within
my immediate teaching
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sphere but also across
the wider educational
profession. This
commitment to
collaborative learning
and knowledge-sharing
serves to elevate the
overall quality of virtual
instruction and, in turn,
contributes to improved
student outcomes.
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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
families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
6.4 Working with cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
families to support families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
student learning 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
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I am currently a In my virtual
member of the classroom, I
“Learning Coach prioritize providing
Mentor” support opportunities and
team at my school. support for families
As a member of this to actively
team I make phone participate in both
calls and send classroom and school
messages to best activities. For
support families so instance, I might
they can understand organize virtual
their student parent workshops,
progress and feel family nights, or
comfortable in our volunteer
environment. I will opportunities where
show families how to families can engage
communicate with with their child's
the school and be an learning and
active member of our contribute to the
community. school community.
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communicate with
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understanding of and
respect for cultural
norms. This might
involve offering
translated materials,
hosting multilingual
meetings, or
acknowledging and
celebrating cultural
holidays and
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traditions. By
fostering strong
partnerships with
families and
respecting their
cultural
backgrounds, I create
a collaborative and
inclusive learning
environment where
all students feel
supported and
valued.

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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
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
communities in connections to students, and families. for students.
support of the Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
program community resources lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. implementing community to improve in the community.
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instructional program. community members
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This is a tough category
as my school is
completely virtual in the
entire state of California.
Due to the broad
population that we serve,
it is difficult to create
awareness of something
so local when our
population is so diverse.
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In my virtual classroom, I
actively seek available
neighborhood and
community resources to
enrich student learning
experiences. For
example, I might invite
local experts or guest
speakers to virtual
sessions to share their
expertise on relevant
topics, providing
students with real-world
insights and connections.
Additionally, I integrate
references or
connections to
communities within
single lessons or
sequences of lessons.
This could involve
exploring cultural
traditions, historical
events, or contemporary
issues relevant to the
communities
represented in my
students' backgrounds.
By incorporating local
resources and
community connections,
I enhance the relevance
and authenticity of
learning experiences,
fostering deeper
engagement and
understanding among my
students.
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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
6.6 Managing commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
professional students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
responsibilities to address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
maintain
and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
motivation and students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
commitment to all achievement. ensure individual that all students
students student learning. achieve.
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I feel this is an area I
excel in as I
supervise multiple
other teachers and
strive to be a
professional model. I
support these
teachers by following
up on their progress
and answering any
questions along the
way.
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.*
* As follows:
6.7 Demonstrating • Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which
professional
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
responsibility,
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
integrity, and learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
ethical conduct • Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
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.
Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances.
Contributes to building professional community
and holding peers accountable to norms of
respectful treatment and communication.
Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
and ethical conduct.
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• Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
• Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.

I absolutely follow all state education codes legal

requirements, district and state policies, contractual
agreements, and ethical responsibilities.
Furthermore, I make it a priority to make maintain a
high standard of personal integrity and commitment
to student learning and the profession in all
circumstances. I assure that these protocols are met
by holding myself accountable, reflecting on my
practices, speaking with my colleagues, checking in
with my superiors and even including families in this
process to make sure their needs are being met.
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