CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

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 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 in among the elements of learning and raising the
with colleagues on methods to support the teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
immediate student full range of learners. impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement.
learning needs. 9/15/23 of learners. learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.

I do take a little As a staff, we

time to assess my have
6.1 Reflecting on
teaching practice in teaching methods established
support of student and make and set aside
learning necessary collaboration
changes to reach time in order to
the learning goals. discuss
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lesson
planning.
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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 the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required into 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 instructional
on self-assessment and practice and impact
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety student learning within
professional and skills individually with school and district of sources. and beyond the
development. and with colleagues goals, and focuses on classroom.
through available improving student Engages in and
professional learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. 9/15/23 professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted on practice for professional
6.2 Establishing professional student achievement. development.
professional goals development based on Pursues a variety of
and engaging in needs identified in additional opportunities Contributes to
professional goals. to learn professionally. professional
continuous and organizations, and
purposeful development
professional growth opportunities to extend
and development own teaching practice.
Every year I establish
I attend seminars goals for myself for
teaching and work
and workshops
towards achieving and
that help and make meeting those goals
through collaboration
me a better and mentorship. 4/24/24
educator. 9/15/23
I have attended a few
Diocesan professional
development and other
professional
opportunities to
increase my
understanding of
teaching and learning.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Attends staff, grade Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
level, department, and to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
other required meetings support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher and
and collaborations. student learning. reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
practice at the grade or department and broadest positive impact
Identifies student and Begins to identify how classroom level. school and district possible on instructional
teacher resources at the to access student and levels. practice and student
school and district level. teacher resources in the Interacts with achievement at school
broader professional members of the Engages with members and district levels and
community. broader professional of the broader for the profession.
community to access professional community
resources that support to access resources and a Initiates and develops
teacher effectiveness wide range of supports professional learning
and student learning. for teaching the full opportunities with the
6.3 Collaborating 9/15/23 range of learners. broader professional
with colleagues and community focused on
the broader student achievement.
professional I attend Diocesan
I attend
community to wide meetings for
collaborations with teachers to work in
support teacher and
student learning colleagues and grade level specific
professionals from groups to enhance
other schools and teacher practices
and learning.
exchange ideas.
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I belong to a few
online teaching
communities that
help me practice my
skills, pose
questions and give
community
feedback. 4/24/24
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
learning and the need for family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts the classroom and the classroom and
families. information about communication to school. school community.
cultural norms of families based on Supports a school/
families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to district environment in
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range families in ways which which families take
family involvement at of experiences with show understanding of leadership to improve
classroom/ school schools. 9/15/23 and respect for cultural student learning.
events. norms.

At the onset (Back I provide

to school night) I opportunities for all
6.4 Working with make families and families irrespective
families to support of racial, cultural and
students aware of
student learning socioeconomic
learning goals and background, to
what is expected participate in the
classroom and social
of them. 9/15/23
community. 4/24/24

Weekly newsletters
are sent home every
Friday. We also
communicate with
parents through
emails, google
classroom and Parent
Square that translates
all the posts into any
language. 4/24/24
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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 to
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase instructional
communities to support the support the instructional and learning
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. program, students, and opportunities for
connections to families. students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
community resources in lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service in
single lessons. implementing community to improve the community.
instruction. 9/15/23 and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.

I make it a We work with our

community to
6.5 Engaging local point to get to build student’s
communities in connect with abilities to learn
support of the the community and grow. Some of
instructional and make the opportunities
program are community
references so
care days,
that students breakfast with the
get more principal and meet
involved too. and greet. 4/24/24
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We use additional
resources from the
local communities
and businesses to
support student
learning. 4/24/24
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full range Models professionalism
understanding of responsibilities in timely professional of professional and supports colleagues
professional ways and seeks support responsibilities and responsibilities into in meeting and
responsibilities. as needed. manages time and advanced planning and exceeding professional
effort required to meet prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to commitment by
students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
address individual support students’ effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
student needs. diverse learning needs and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
and maintains belief in creative methods to ensure that all students
students’ capacity for ensure individual achieve.
achievement. 9/15/23 student learning.

6.6 Managing I attend school I challenge myself

professional outings to get intellectually and
responsibilities to to know creatively and
maintain motivation students and develop strategies
and commitment to
all students
their families to balance
and be a good professional
observer. responsibilities
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needs. 4/24/24

I maintain a
positive attitude
with students and
colleagues. 4/24/24
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* commitment to student learning and the profession
in all circumstances.
* 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
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a high
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the degree of resilience, professional integrity, and
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. ethical conduct.
• 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.
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.
• Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
integrity, and ethical • Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
conduct community. Text

I am an educationist with a commitment to prepare

my students to be lifelong learners while I provide
them with a good learning environment. 9/15/23
I attend all required meetings, training, seminars, retreats
and conferences. I am known for not taking time off. I
contribute to school and student success by helping
plan school activities, train students for masses and
other school programs. I interact appropriately with
students and families outside of the classroom. 4/24/24