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 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.
learning needs. learners. 9/17/23 range of learners. the full range of
5/2/24 learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I engage in personal I write notes and reflect
reflection of my teaching on lessons after I’ve
6.1 Reflecting on progress following my executed them in order
student appointments to make improvements
teaching practice in and my direct instruction and changes for the
support of student classes. I highlight what following year. I also use
learning went well, what I want the data to determine
students to accomplish what supports are
next time. I write my needed in the following
reflections on paper and lessons, often by finding
speak with other new resources. 5/2/24
teachers when I need
support. 9/17/23
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Develops goals
connected to the CSTP
through required
processes and local
protocols. 9/17/23
Attends required
professional
development. 9/17/23
6.2 Establishing
professional goals
and engaging in
continuous and
purposeful
professional growth The CSTP allows me to
and development reflect on my teaching
practices and develop an
idea of what goals I should
be setting, based on the
language and evidence
required from the
Integrating and Innovation
levels of the rubrics.
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I attend and participate in
professional development
offered by my school, and
work collaboratively with
other math and independent
study teachers during PLCs.
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Attends staff, grade
6.3 Collaborating
level, department, and
with colleagues and other required
the broader meetings and
Exploring
Sets goals connected to
the CSTP that take into
account self-
assessment of teaching
practice. 5/2/24
Expands knowledge
and skills individually
and with colleagues
through available
professional
development. 5/2/24
After working on CSTP self-
reflection and collective
evidence this semester, I use
the different levels for each
element to set goals for
advancing to the Applying
and Integrating sections
that are tangible. I have
attended more online
workshops and PDs besides
the required, such as a PD
on supporting LGBTQ+
identifying students. 5/2/24
Consults with
colleagues to consider
how best to support
teacher and student
Applying Integrating Innovating
Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
the CSTP that are authentic goals range of professional
authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP goals connected to the
and based on self- that are intellectually CSTP to improve
instructional practice and
assessment. challenging and based
impact student learning
on self-assessment and within and beyond the
Aligns personal goals feedback from a classroom.
with school and variety of sources.
district goals, and Engages in ongoing
focuses on improving Engages in and inquiry into teacher
student learning. contributes to practice for professional
professional development.
Selects and engages in development targeted
professional on student Contributes to
professional
development based on achievement. Pursues
organizations, and
needs identified in a variety of additional
development
professional goals. opportunities to learn opportunities to extend
professionally. own teaching practice.
Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
colleagues to expand with colleagues.
colleagues to improve
student learning and impact on teacher and
reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
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collaborations. learning. 9/17/23
Identifies student and Begins to identify how
teacher resources at to access student and
the school and district teacher resources in
level. the broader
professional
community. 9/17/23
professional I use Math PLC times to ask
experienced math teachers
community to for advice about how to
support teacher address topics in Algebra. I
and student also work closely with other
independent studies
learning teachers and pick up on
their effective teaching
habits to implement into my
own practice. 9/17/23
I collaborate with staff to
learn about resources
available to students and
connect them with
career/educational
opportunities, such as field
trips and workshops in the
community. 9/17/23
Applying Integrating Innovating
practice at the grade or department and broadest positive impact
classroom level. school and district levels. possible on instructional
practice and student
Interacts with Engages with members of achievement at school
the broader professional and district levels and for
members of the
community to access the profession.
broader professional resources and a wide
community to access range of supports for Initiates and develops
resources that support teaching the full range of professional learning
teacher effectiveness learners. opportunities with the
and student learning broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
I worked closely with my
mentor teacher this
semester, meeting at least
once a week to discuss CSTP
elements and improve on
the teaching practices that
felt the most relevant. For
collaboration with the
broader professional
community at my center, I
worked with the CPC to
advertise resources and
programs for students, and
learned from the counselor
about planning for my
independent studies
students. 5/2/24
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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. 9/17/23 information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
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
events. 5/2/24 norms. student learning.

When working with my I encourage families to be

independent studies involved in their child’s
students, I make sure to education and engage in
6.4 Working with communicate with the school’s events,
families to support parents/guardians about especially Back to School
their monthly goals and and Parent Conferences. I
student learning progress through emails also regularly
and phone calls. Their communicate with
involvement is crucial to families when students
student success, so I’d exhibit a change of work
like to find ways to pattern, both positive
increase their and negative. 5/2/24
participation. 9/17/23

6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
communities in about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
support of the
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communities 5/2/24 to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
9/17/23 Includes references or students, and families. for students.
connections to Includes knowledge of
Uses available communities in single communities when Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources lessons. 5/2/24 implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. instruction and enrich the Incorporates
9/17/23 instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
I learn about In order to support students
opportunities for more, I oftentimes work
students and families with them in signing up for
programs and asking
through our schools CPC,
questions about community
promote them to students resources, especially those
instructional and encourage them to that involve their interests
program find ways to be involved like volunteering and arts. I
in their community. also make attempts to
9/17/23 incorporate them into
lessons, by having them
I would like to find ways research programs and
for students to complete answer questions about
them. 5/2/24
community service based
on their interests, and
participate with them. It
would also be interesting
connect my lessons to the
community they live in.
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
professional
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professional timely ways and seeks
responsibilities. support as needed.
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Seeks to meet required
commitments to Demonstrates
students. commitment by
exploring ways to
address individual
student needs.
I establish a work-life
balance while still holding
responsibilities to myself accountable to
maintain making sure I’ve dedicated
enough time for my
motivation and professional
commitment to all responsibilities. I ask for
students advice from other
colleagues and support from
my AP to ensure I am
growing professionally.
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Applying Integrating Innovating
responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
expectations. 5/2/24 that may be Responsibilities
challenging. effectively.
Pursues ways to
support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
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. 9/17/23. ensure individual that all students
5/2/24 student learning. achieve.
When a student is struggling
or feeling unmotivated, I
find ways to make the
material more accessible or
engaging to them. We create
homework plans together,
compile a list of resources,
chunk units into
manageable parts, and
reflect on what needs to be
done to reach goals.
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I use Google Calendar and
personal planners to
effectively manage my time
and make sure my
professional responsibilities
are being addressed in a
timely manner. 5/2/24
I make sure my lesson plans
are accessible and gives
students access to resources
so that they feel confident in
their ability to succeed and
achieve their goals. 5/2/24
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
policies, contractual agreements, & ethical responsibilities. 9/17/23. 5/2/24 and 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
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. and 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.
integrity, and  Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
ethical conduct  Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I am continuously learning about my professional and legal responsibilities as a teacher, in
order to be a positive influence for the community I am serving. I’m also trying to be
involved with parents and families so that I can be more comfortable with communicating
with them, and can learn more about their needs and advocate for my students. 9/17/23
I collaborate with my fellow staff members to ensure we are creating a positive learning
and classroom environment, and be sure students feel valued and heard at our center.
When it comes to situations of child abuse/neglect, I work with my AP to ensure that these
situations are handled promptly and safely. 5/2/24