IDAHO CORE

TEACHER
Cindy Sellman – EDUC STANDARDS AND
DANIELSON
290

FRAMEWORK
PRESENTATION
VIEWER WILL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY
THE TEN AREAS THAT THE STATE
OF IDAHO HAS ADOPTED FOR
BASIC TEACHER STANDARDS OBJECTIVES
WILL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE
EXPECTATIONS FOR TEACHERS IN
IDAHO

UNDERSTAND DANIELSON
FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING AND
HOW IT USED TO EVALUATE
TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

UNDERSTAND THE 4 DIFFERENCES

OF A TEACHER: UNSATISFACTORY,
BASIC, PROFICIENT AND
DISTINGUISHED.
 WHAT ARE THE IDAHO CORE
TEACHER STANDARDS?

The Idaho Core Standards

The Idaho Core Teacher
provide a teacher with a A new teacher in Idaho is
Standards consists of ten
road map of successful expected to demonstrate
standards that all teachers
instruction with clear proficiency in the Idaho
in Idaho are expected to
expectations of what the Core Standards
meet or exceed.
overall outcome should be
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #1

Learner Development
The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of
learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic,
social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally
appropriate and challenging learning experiences
The teacher understands how learning occurs and knows how to use
instructional strategies that promote learning
The Teacher understands that each learners' developmental influences and
can make instructional decisions that build on their strengths and needs.
Identifies readiness for learning, and understands how development in one
area may affect performance in others
Understands the role of language and culture and can modify instruction to
make it comprehensible, relevant, accessible and challenging.
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #2

Learner Differences
The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities
to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards

Understands and identifies differences in approaches to learning and performance

and knows how to design instruction that uses each learner’s strengths to promote
growth.
Understands students with exceptional needs, including those with disabilities and
giftedness and can use strategies and resources to address those needs
Understands linguistic diversity and can access and reliable information about
diverse cultures and how to incorporate learner’s experiences and cultures and
community resources into instruction.
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #3

Learning Environments
The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning,
and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self- motivation

Understands the relationship between motivation and engagement and

knows how to design learning experiences using strategies that build
learner self- direction and ownership of learning
Can create respectful learning communities where learners work
collaboratively to achieve learning goals
Can collaborate with learners to establish and monitor elements of safe and
productive learning environments
Understands that learner diversity can affect communication and knows
how to communicate effectively in different situations
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #4

Content Knowledge
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she
teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners
to assure mastery of the content

Understand major concepts, assumptions, debates and ways of knowing

that are central to the discipline that he/she teaches
Understands common misconceptions in learning the discipline and how
to guide learners to accurate conceptual understanding
Understands the language of the subject and how to make it accessible to
learners
Can integrate culturally relevant content to build on learners existing
knowledge
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #5

Application of Content
The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in
critical thinking, creativity and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues

Teacher understands the ways of knowing their discipline and how it

relates to other disciplinary approaches
Understands how current interdisciplinary themes connect to the core
subjects and can integrate them into meaningful learning experiences
Knows how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and
effectively achieving specific learning goals
Understands critical thinking processes and how to engage learners into
producing original work
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #6

Assessment
The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own
growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.

Understands the differences between formative and summative applications

of assessment and knows how and when to use each
Understands the range and types of multipurpose of assessment and how to
design, adapt, or select appropriate assessments to address specific
learning goals.
Can analyze date to understand patterns and gaps in learning and provide
meaningful feedback to all learners
Understand the positive impact of effective descriptive feedback for
learners and can communicate this feedback
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #7

Planning for Instruction

The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning
goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary
skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context
Understands content and content standards and how there are organized
in the curriculum
Can Integrate cross-disciplinary skill in applying content knowledge
Understands learning theory, human development, cultural diversity, and
individual difference and how these impact ongoing planning
Understands the strengths and needs of individual learners and to how to
plan instruction to these strengths and needs
Knows a range of evidence-based instructional strategies
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #8

Instructional Strategies
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage
learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to
build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways
Understands the cognitive process associated with various types of
learning
Can apply an effective range of developmentally, culturally, and
linguistically responsive instructional strategies to achieve learning goals
Understands how multiple forms of communication convey ideas, foster
self-expression and build connections.
Knows how to use a wide variety of resources, including human and
technological, to engage students in learning
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #9
Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually
evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on
others and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner

Understands how to use a variety of self-assessment and problem-solving

strategies to analyze and reflect on his/her practice and to plan for
adjustment/adaptations
Can use learner data to analyze practice and differentiate instruction
accordingly
Understands the laws and responsibilities related to the learner
Understands the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators
Understands professional responsibilities
 IDAHO CORE TEACHER STANDARDS
STANDARD #10

Leadership and Collaboration– The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and
opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners,
families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure
learner growth, and to advance the profession
Understands schools as organizations within a historical, cultural, political and
social context and can work with others across the system to support learners
Understands the alignment of family, school and community spheres of
influence enhances student learning
Can work with other adults and has developed skills in collaborative
interaction
Can contribute to a common culture that supports high expectations for
student learning.
 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR
ME?

These standards are These are

just one tools that is requirement that are
used by expected of you as a
administrators to teacher, you do not
evaluate your have to perfect but
effectiveness as a you do have to be
teacher. proficient
 DANIELSON FRAMEWORK FOR
TEACHING EVALUATION

Not only has Idaho adopted that Idaho

Core Teacher Standards, but they also
utilize “Framework for Teaching” by
Charlotte Danielson. This is an
additional tool to evaluate the
competency of a teacher
 FOUR DOMAINS OF DANIELSON FRAMEWORK
FOR TEACHING

• Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

• Domain 2: Classroom Environment
• Domain 3: Instruction
• Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
 1a. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content
and Pedagogy
1b. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

DOMAIN 1 – 1c. Setting Instructional Outcomes

PLANNING
AND 1d. Demonstrating Knowledge Resources
PREPARATION
1e. Designing Coherent Instruction

1f. Designing Student Assessments

 2a. Creating and Environments of
Respect and Rapport
2b. Establishing a Culture for
Learning
DOMAIN 2 –
2c. Managing Classroom
CLASSROOM Procedures
ENVIRONMENT
2d. Managing Student Behavior

2e. Organizing Physical Space

 3a. Communicating with Students

3b. Using Questioning and

Discussion Techniques
DOMAIN 3 – 3c. Engaging Students in Learning
INSTRUCTION
3d. Using Assessment in
Instruction
3e. Demonstrating Flexibility and
Responsiveness
 4a. Reflecting on Teaching

4b. Maintaining Accurate Records

DOMAIN 4 – 4c. Communicating with Families

PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITI 4d. Participating in a Professional
ES Community
4e. Growing and Developing
Professionally
4f. Showing Professionalism
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS
Danielson Framework
• Planning and Preparation:
• 1b. Demonstrating Knowledge of
Students
• 1c. Setting Instructional Outcomes
Idaho Core Standards
Standard #1: Learner Development
The teacher understands how learners
grow and develop, recognizing that
patterns of learning and development
vary individually within and across the
cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional,
and physical areas, and designs and
implements developmentally
appropriate and challenging learning
experiences.
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS

Danielson Framework Idaho Core Standards

Domain 1: Planning and
Preparation
1b. Demonstrating Knowledge of
Students
#2: Learning Differences
The teacher uses understanding of
individual differences and diverse
cultures and communities to ensure
inclusive learning environments that
enable each learner to meet high
standards.
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS

Danielson Framework Idaho Core Standards

Domain 2: Classroom Environment
2a: Creating an environment of respect
and rapport
Domain 3: Instruction
3c: Engaging students in learning
#3: Learning Environment
The teacher works with others to create
environments that support individual
and collaborative learning, and that
encourage positive social interaction,
active engagement in learning, and self
motivation.
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS
Danielson Framework
Domain 1: Planning and
Preparation
1a. Demonstrating Knowledge of
Content and Pedagogy
1e: Designing coherent instruction
Domain 3: Instruction
3c: Engaging students in learning
Idaho Core Standards
#4: Content Knowledge
The teacher understands the central
concepts, tools of inquiry, and
structures of the discipline(s) he or she
teaches and creates learning
experiences that make the discipline
accessible and meaningful for learners
to assure mastery of the content.
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS

Danielson Framework Idaho Core Standards

Domain 3: Instruction
3a. Communicating with Students
3c. Engaging Students in Learning
3f. Demonstrating Flexibility and
Responsiveness
• #5: Application of Content
• The teacher understands how to
connect concepts and use differing
perspectives to engage learners in
critical thinking, creativity, and
collaborative problem solving related
to authentic local and global issues.
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS

Danielson Framework Idaho Core Standards

Domain 1: Planning and
Preparation
1f: Designing student assessments
Domain 3: Instruction
3d: Using assessment in instruction
#6: Assessment
The teacher understands and uses
multiple methods of assessment to
engage learners in their own growth, to
monitor learner progress, and to guide
the teacher’s and learner’s decision
making.
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS
Danielson Framework
Domain 1: Planning and
Preparation
1b: Demonstrating knowledge of
students
1e: Designing coherent instruction
Idaho Core Standards
#7: Planning for Instruction
The teacher plans instruction that
supports every student in meeting
rigorous learning goals by drawing upon
knowledge of content areas, curriculum,
cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy,
as well as knowledge of learners and
the community context.
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS

Danielson Framework Idaho Core Standards

Domain 3: Instruction
3b. Using Questioning and Discussion
Techniques
3c. Engaging students in learning
#8: Instructional Strategies
The teacher understands and uses a
variety of instructional strategies to
encourage learners to develop deep
understanding of content areas and
their connections, and to build skills to
apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS
Danielson Framework
Domain 4: Professional
Responsibilities
4a. Reflecting on Teaching
4e. Growing and Developing
Professionally
4f. Showing Professionalism
InTASC Standards
#9: Professional Learning and
Ethical
Practice The teacher engages in ongoing
professional learning and uses evidence
to continually evaluate his/her practice,
particularly the effects of his/her choices
and actions on others (learners, families,
other professionals, and the community),
and adapts practice to meet the needs of
each learner.
 EVALUATION COMPARISONS
Danielson Framework
Domain 4: Professional
Responsibilities
4c. Communicating with Families
4d. Participating in a Professional
Community
4f: Showing professionalism
InTASC Standards
#10: Leadership and Collaboration
The teacher seeks appropriate
leadership roles and opportunities to
take responsibility for student learning,
to collaborate with learners, families,
colleagues, other school professionals,
and community members to ensure
learner growth, and to advance the
profession.
 SOURCES
• Education, Idaho State Department of. "Idaho Standard for Initial
Certification of Professional School Personnel." 2017.
https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/psc/standards/files/standards-initial/St
andards-for-Initial-Certification-for-Program-Reviews-after-July-1-2020.pdf.
02 03 2020.

• The Danielson Group.

https://danielsongroup.org/downloads/framework-teaching-smart-card.
2020. DanielsonGroup.org. 02 03 2020.