CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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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 to positively impact achievement. (4/24/24)
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
(7/13/23) learners. (12/10/23) Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
(4/24/24)
I regularly reflect I reflect on my teaching I consistently reflect not
individually and with practice individually, only on my teaching
6.1 Reflecting on colleagues, including my with colleagues, my practice and pedagogy,
teaching practice in supervisor, PLC team, supervising teacher, and but also as a member of
support of student and instructional school administration to the community and staff
coaches. We reflect on constantly improve upon member at my school. I
learning student data and how to my instruction. engage with colleagues
adjust instruction to (12/10/23) around change for
meet student needs. improving student
(7/13/23) learning and safety in
school. (4/24/24)
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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 into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required 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
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
6.2 Establishing development. and with colleagues district goals, and (7/13/23) (12/10/23) beyond the classroom.
professional goals through available focuses on improving (4/24/24)
and engaging in professional student learning. Engages in and
development. contributes to Engages in ongoing
continuous and
Selects and engages in professional inquiry into teacher
purposeful development targeted practice for
professional
professional growth development based on on student professional
and development needs identified in achievement. Pursues development.
professional goals. a variety of additional (4/24/24)
(7/13/23) (12/10/23) opportunities to learn
professionally. Contributes to
professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice. (4/24/24)
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I participate and I set goals for myself I set and modify a broad
engage in professional based on self- range of goals for myself,
development in the assessments, feedback from standards
school wide setting, to from my supervising throughout the CSTP, for
improving my teaching
assist in my teacher, and
practices and also my
professional goals. instructional coaches. I impact as an educator. I
(7/13/23) (12/10/23) seek out feedback and reflect on bias, inclusion
suggestions on goal and equity and how I can
setting for myself. grow continuously as an
(7/13/23) (12/10/23) educator and community
member. (4/24/24)

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 (7/13/23) (12/10/23) and district levels. impact possible on
the broader teacher resources at to access student and (4/24/24) instructional practice
professional the school and district teacher resources in Interacts with and student
community to level. the broader members of the Engages with members achievement at school
support teacher professional broader professional of the broader and district levels and
and student community. community to access professional for the profession.
learning resources that support community to access
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide Initiates and develops
and student learning. range of supports for professional learning
(7/13/23) (12/10/23) teaching the full range opportunities with the
of learners. (4/24/24) broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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I collaborate with I work closely and
colleagues to reflect collaborate with
upon and improve colleagues to ensure that
instruction and our school is making
positive changes for
student achievement. I
student learning. I also
seek help and work with and learn from
connections with educators in the broader
members of the professional community
broader professional both in other states and
education community. internationally as well.
(7/13/23) (12/10/23) (4/24/24)

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
cultural norms of families based on (7/13/23) (12/10/23) community. Supports a
families to support
families represented in awareness of cultural school/district
student learning Communicates to
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with families in ways which families take
classroom/ school schools. show understanding of leadership to improve
events. and respect for cultural student learning.
norms. (7/13/23) (4/24/24)
(12/10/23)
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As an online school I incorporate new ways
and independent study of inviting families in to
program, our families the online classroom and
are required to school community each
year. I work to provide
participate in student
opportunities for families
learning daily. I to connect with one
provide families another and to take
opportunities to leadership of student
participate in class, learning. (4/24/24)
and support them
through learning our
program. I
communicate with
families and get to
know them at the
beginning of the year
to ensure I
communicate
respectfully. (7/13/23)
(12/10/23)

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 (7/13/23) (12/10/23) to support the to support the instructional and
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the school. curriculum. (4/24/24) instructional program, learning opportunities
communities in Includes references or students, and families. for students.
support of the Uses available connections to Includes knowledge of
instructional neighborhood and communities in single communities when Draws from Engages students in
program community resources lessons or sequence of designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. lessons. (7/13/23) implementing community to improve in the community.
(12/10/23) instruction (4/24/24) and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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As an online school, my I have worked hard to
students live in a wide gather resources that are
range of areas all over community based, as an
the state. I have found online school we service
many different
it challenging to seek
communities all
more information throughout the state so
about community and often times families are
neighborhood from communities that
resources, but I want may or may not have
to improve my access to resources.
knowledge of available (4/24/24)
resources that can help
students and families
in their areas.
(7/13/23) (12/10/23)

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
6.6 Managing responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
professional effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
responsibilities to Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. (7/13/23) that may be Responsibilities
maintain commitments to commitment by challenging. (12/10/23) effectively. (4/24/24)
motivation and students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
commitment to all address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
students student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. (7/13/23) ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve. (4/24/24)
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(12/10/23)

I manage my time and I plan ahead to meet the I model professionalism

daily working routine full range of professional and meet all of my
to meet all professional responsibilities. I professional
responsibilities. I seek schedule time to reflect responsibilities in a
on my routines and make timely manner. I support
out help and resources
sure that I am meeting colleagues by being
to support students. I the needs of all students. honest about my own
firmly believe all (12/10/23) goals and areas I want to
students are capable of work on, offering up
achievement and support and feedback on
growth. (7/13/23) others goals, and
communicate effectively
with my team. (4/24/24)
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.*
* As follows:
• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
• 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.
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.
integrity, and • Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
ethical conduct • Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
Integrating Innovating
Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances. (7/13/23)
(12/10/23) (4/24/24)
Contributes to building professional community
and holding peers accountable to norms of
respectful treatment and communication.
(7/13/23) (12/10/23) (4/24/24)
Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
and ethical conduct. (7/13/23) (12/10/23)
(4/24/24)
I maintain high standards of personal and
professional integrity. I take my work very
seriously and know the importance of positive
school and classroom culture. I conduct myself
with ethical integrity and resilience. I contribute
to my PLC and school positively and
professionally. (7/13/23) (12/10/23) (4/24/24)