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 teaching action research in
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between practice and supporting student
Reflects individually or that is focused on making adjustments in connections among the learning and raising the
with colleagues on methods to support the teaching practice and elements of the CSTP to level of academic
immediate student full range of learners. impact on the full range positively impact the achievement.
learning needs. of learners. full range of learners.
7/15/23 4/24/24 Engages in and fosters
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colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
Because I’m still in my Through this teacher
early stages of induction program,
6.1 Reflecting on
teaching, I spend a lot there were so many
teaching practice in of time self reflecting opportunities to reflect
support of student on my teaching on my teaching
learning practice. I’m also open practice in support of
to ideas and student learning. It’s
suggestions provided definitely made me
by my sixth grade analyze how I’ve been
team. They’ve both teaching and got me
been teaching for 20 thinking on the
years and it’s good to changes I could make
have different for growth.
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from veteran teachers.
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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 authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local self-assessment of and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. teaching practice. assessment. 7/15/23 challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety and impact student
professional and skills individually with school and district of sources. learning within and
development. and with colleagues goals, and focuses on 4/24/24 beyond the classroom.
through available improving student
professional learning. 7/15/23 Engages in and Engages in ongoing
development. contributes to inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in professional practice for
professional development targeted professional
6.2 Establishing development based on on student development.
needs identified in achievement. Pursues a
professional goals variety of additional Contributes to
professional goals.
and engaging in opportunities to learn professional
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continuous and 12/2/23 professionally. organizations, and
purposeful development
professional growth opportunities to extend
and development own teaching practice.
In the beginning of the Taking this teacher
year, all staff are required induction program this
to set goals for the school year was a lot on my
year. 7/15/23 plate in many ways but
it has definitely made
The goals align with
me a better teacher.
what the school and 4/24/24
district would like
teachers to focus on
throughout the year.
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Professional
Development takes place
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quarterly and it’s
required to attend the
meetings. They provide
time to collaborate with
grade level teachers from
other schools. 7/15/23

Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
other required meetings how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and
and collaborations. teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
learning. practice at the grade or department broadest positive
Identifies student and classroom level. and school and district impact possible on
teacher resources at the Begins to identify how 7/15/23 levels. instructional practice
school and district level. to access student and 4/24/24 and student
teacher resources in the Interacts with members achievement at school
broader professional of the broader Engages with members and district levels and
community. professional of the broader for the profession.
community to access professional
resources that support community to access Initiates and develops
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide professional learning
and student learning. range of supports for opportunities with the
6.3 Collaborating teaching the full range
7/15/23 broader professional
with colleagues and 12/2/23 of learners. community focused on
the broader student achievement.
professional
community to
support teacher and
student learning
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Collaboration with Meeting with my
grade level teachers is mentor and
required of our school collaborating with my
and we are allotted grade level team, I was
time for this to happen able to grow in my
on a weekly basis. collaboration skills this
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The VP usually joins
our team level
meetings to touch base
with us and to give us
input. 7/15/23

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 family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and the classroom and
families. information about to families based on school. school community.
cultural norms of awareness of cultural 4/24/24 Supports a
families represented in norms and wide range school/district
the school. Welcomes of experiences with Communicates to environment in which
family involvement at schools. families in ways which families take leadership
classroom/ school show understanding of to improve student
events. and respect for cultural learning.
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6.4 Working with

families to support
student learning
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Family involvement This year, I’m grateful
plays a huge role in the that I had a very
performance of involved group of
students, academically parents. Keeping
and behaviorally. parents in the loop and
Weekly newsletters are asking them to partner
sent out to families to and collaborate for the
inform them about the success of their
topics being taught and student; parents
the activities taking responded very well
place at school that this year.
parents are welcomed 4/24/24
to join. 7/15/23

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 to
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources increase instructional
communities to support the to support the and learning
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, opportunities for
7/15/23 connections to students, and families. students.
12/2/23 communities in single Includes knowledge of
4/24/24 lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
Uses available implementing community to improve in the community.
neighborhood and instruction and enrich the Incorporates
community resources in instructional program. community members
single lessons. into the school learning
community.

6.5 Engaging local

communities in
support of the
instructional
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There is an awareness
about local
communities that
surround our school,
but we are a private
school so the
involvement of
community is not
frequent.
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We have a new
principal this year
and we’ve already
been doing a few
community events so
far this year.
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full range Models professionalism
understanding of responsibilities in responsibilities and of professional and supports colleagues
professional timely ways and seeks manages time and responsibilities into in meeting and
responsibilities. support as needed. effort required to meet advanced planning and exceeding professional
7/15/23 expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required 12/2/23 4/24/24 that may be effectively.
commitments to challenging.
students. Demonstrates Pursues ways to Supports colleagues to
commitment by support students’ Maintains continual maintain the
exploring ways to diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, motivation, resiliency,
address individual and maintains belief in and refine new and and energy to ensure
student needs. 7/15/23 students’ capacity for creative methods to that all students
achievement. ensure individual achieve.
student learning.

6.6 Managing
professional
responsibilities to
maintain motivation
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Professional I’ve been pursuing
responsibilities include ways to support
submitting weekly students’ diverse
lesson plans and learning needs.
newsletters on time for 4/24/24
it to be approved.
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Providing students
with their test and quiz
scores in a timely
manner to follow up
with the standards and
concepts that have
been taught. 7/15/23
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
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* As follows: Contributes to building professional community

• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. 7/15/23 and holding peers accountable to norms of
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which respectful treatment and communication.
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
7/15/23 12/2/234/24/24 Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. and ethical conduct.
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• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. 7/15/2312/2/234/24/24
• Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
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• Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
6.7 Demonstrating federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
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responsibility, • Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
integrity, and ethical health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
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• Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
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• Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students. 7/15/23
• Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community. 7/15/2312/2/234/24/24
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As a school employee, I follow all state codes and requirements and
required by the school and the law. As a teacher, I take responsibility for
student academic learning outcomes.
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