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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 and colleagues on the
student learning. Reflects with colleagues that is relationship between
individually or with focused on methods to making adjustments in
colleagues on immediate support the full range of teaching practice and
student learning needs. learners. impact on the full range
of learners.
I reflect on how my
teaching practices are
beneficial to students and
6.1 Reflecting on where they are lacking.
teaching practice in In areas that are lacking, I
support of student look for ways to fix those
learning problems. I also ask for
input from my team who
may have run into a
similar situation.
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Reflects individually and Maintains ongoing
with colleagues on reflective practice and
refinements in teaching action research in
practice and connections supporting student
among the elements of learning and raising the
the CSTP to positively level of academic
impact the full range of achievement.
learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
Teacher reflects on Teacher maintains focus
practice and then on students and the
explores new strategies instructional goals when
and techniques. reflecting on teaching
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Develops goals connected
to the CSTP through
required processes and
local protocols.
Attends required
professional
development.
6.2 Establishing
professional goals and
engaging in continuous
and purposeful
professional growth
and development
Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals range of professional
account self-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP goals connected to the
of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually CSTP to improve
assessment. challenging and based on instructional practice and
Expands knowledge and self-assessment and impact student learning
skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety within and beyond the
with colleagues through with school and district of sources. classroom.
available professional goals, and focuses on
development. improving student Engages in and Engages in ongoing
learning. contributes to inquiry into teacher
professional practice for professional
Selects and engages in development targeted on development.
professional student achievement.
development based on Pursues a variety of Contributes to
needs identified in additional opportunities professional
professional goals. to learn professionally. organizations, and
development
opportunities to extend
own teaching practice.
As a school site, we are Teacher expresses Teacher assesses own
asked to create goals for commitment to lifelong teaching practice to
ourselves based on self- learning as a critical role target areas for
assessment. I make sure of educators. professional
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improve student
learning. I engage in as
many professional
development
opportunities as I can.
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6.3 Collaborating with Attends staff, grade level, Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
colleagues and the department, and other to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
broader professional required meetings and support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher and
community to support collaborations. student learning. reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
teacher and student practice at the classroom grade or department and broadest positive impact
learning Identifies student and Begins to identify how to level. school and district levels. possible on instructional
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teacher resources at the access student and
school and district level. teacher resources in the Interacts with members
broader professional of the broader
community. professional community
to access resources that
support teacher
effectiveness and student
learning
I collaborate with
colleagues daily on how
to improve student
learning. I interact with
colleagues whenever
possible. These
colleagues are not only at
my site, but at other sites
throughout the district.
This happens mostly at
district professional
development days.
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Integrating
Engages with members of
the broader professional
community to access
resources and a wide
range of supports for
teaching the full range of
learners.
Teacher actively
collaborates with
colleagues for the benefit
of the entire instructional
program. 12/10/2023
Innovating
practice and student
achievement at school
and district levels and for
the profession.
Initiates and develops
professional learning
opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
Teacher collaborates
with colleagues or draws
upon their areas of
strength to support his
own teaching.
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Is aware of the role of the
family in student learning
and the need for
interactions with families.
Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and school. the classroom and school
information about to families based on community. Supports a
cultural norms of families awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
represented in the norms and wide range of families in ways which environment in which
school. Welcomes family experiences with schools. show understanding of families take leadership
involvement at and respect for cultural to improve student
classroom/ school norms. learning.
events.

I am constantly reaching Teacher considers Teacher acquires a deep

out to parents. These aspects of students' understanding of
parents are from both backgrounds that can students’ culture and
6.4 Working with students in my classes make a significant explains the impact this
families to support and students on my difference in the manner might have on student
student learning caseload. The more they in which they understand learning. 4/29/2024
know about what is going the content. 12/10/2023
on at school with their
student, the more they
can be involved at home.
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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 support about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members to
of the instructional neighborhoods and community resources. community resources to community resources to increase instructional
program communities surrounding support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
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the school. Includes references or program, students, and opportunities for
connections to Includes knowledge of families. students.
Uses available communities in single communities when
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of designing and Draws from Engages students in
community resources in lessons. implementing instruction understanding of leadership and service in
single lessons. community to improve the community.
and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
A program called Teacher identifies Teacher makes a
workability comes into community resources concerted effort to
some of our classes and that can provide become aware of
helps to prepare students additional support to community resources
with getting ready for students such as library, and incorporate them
college and career youth center, health into the curriculum.
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Rehabilitation also comes
in and helps our
upperclassmen get
connected with
companies that are hiring
and help them to get jobs.
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full range Models professionalism
professional understanding of responsibilities in timely responsibilities and of professional and supports colleagues
responsibilities to professional ways and seeks support manages time and effort responsibilities into in meeting and exceeding
maintain motivation responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and professional
and commitment to all expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
students Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
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commitments to students. commitment by Pursues ways to support
exploring ways to students’ diverse Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
address individual learning needs and effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
student needs. maintains belief in and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for creative methods to ensure that all students
achievement. ensure individual student achieve.
learning.
I keep three color-coded Teacher balances Teacher participates in
calendars that help me to professional activities outside of
manage my time responsibilities with school that reduce stress.
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deadlines are coming up needs. 12/10/2023
and when certain work
needs to be done. I
participate in any
professional
developments that focus
on helping students.
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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 and
 Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which these holding peers accountable to norms of respectful
values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. 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 ethical
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. 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.
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy, health,
6.7 Demonstrating and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
professional  Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
responsibility, integrity,  Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
and ethical conduct  Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. I am aware of my
own personal values and biases and do not implement them into my classroom
instruction. I follow any IEP or 504 to help the student in their pursuit of
knowledge. I have reported cases of child abuse to CPS on multiple occasions. I
create a safe environment for learning. I make sure to protect the privacy of each
student. I model appropriate behavior on and off campus. I am a very ethical
teacher. I uphold professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community. 7/15/2023
Teacher demonstrates a professional demeanor both in the classroom and within
the school community. 12/10/2023
Teacher maintains a high commitment to student learning and the ongoing
development of teacher skills and knowledge. 4/29/2024