Idaho Core

Teacher Standards
Tricia Cook
EDUC 290 – Fall 2021
 Learn about the Idaho Core Standards for
teachers

Relate the standards to the Danielson

Framework

Objectives
Discover how the standards affect
educators

Learn about the ratings scale used to

evaluate performance
 The Idaho Core Teacher Standards are the 10 basic
standards teachers need to abide by. The standards are
placed in four general categories: The Learner, Content,
What are the Instructional Practice, and Professional Responsibility.

Idaho Core The Idaho Core Teacher Standards must be applied to all
areas of teacher certification. The Idaho Core Teacher
Teacher Standards were last revised in the spring of 2012 to align
with national standards as guided by the Interstate

Standards Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC)

Standards.

Every year the Professional Standards Commission

reviews and revises 20% of the standards to ensure the
most up to date policies are in effect.
Idaho Core Standard 1: Learner Development What it means for the teacher:
• The teacher knows how students
Teaching The teacher understands how learners
grow and develop, recognizing that
learn and how to use
instructional strategies and
Standards patterns of learning and development
lesson plans that promote
students to learn.

vary individually with and across the • The teacher appreciates the role
language and culture play in
cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, learning.
and physical areas, and designs and • The teacher collaborates with
families, peers, and the
implements developmentally community to promote learning.
appropriate and challenging learning • The teacher values input from
others.
experiences.

From Idaho Standards for Initial Certification of Professional

School Personnel
Idaho Core Standard 2: Learning What it means for the teacher:
Differences • The teacher values students

Teaching The teacher uses

with exceptionalities, including
students who are gifted and
who have disabilities.
Standards understanding of individual • The teacher knows how to find
information about cultural
differences and diverse cultures values and incorporate that into
the curriculum.
and communities to ensure
• The teacher encourages learners
inclusive learning environments to reach their full potential.
• The teacher respects the
that enable each learner to students as individuals, making
them know their value.
meet high standards.

From Idaho Standards for Initial Certification of Professional

School Personnel
 Idaho Core Teaching Standards
Standard 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.
What it means for the teacher:
• The teacher helps students work effectively and
cooperatively.
• The teacher knows how to use classroom
appropriate technologies.
• The teacher creates learning experiences, engaging
collaboration and self-directed learner interaction
with ideas and people locally and across the globe.
• The teacher is an attentive and responsive listener
and observer.

From Idaho Standards for Initial Certification of Professional

School Personnel
Idaho Core Standard 4: Content Knowledge What it means for the teacher:
• The teacher understands his
Teaching The teacher understands the or her area(s) of discipline(s).

Standards central concepts , tools of inquiry, • The teacher integrates

culturally relevant content in
and structures of the discipline(s) the classroom.
• The teacher uses multiple
he or she teaches and creates methods of representation
learning experiences that make and explanation.
• The teacher evaluates
the discipline accessible and student’s content knowledge
in their home language (as
meaningful for learners to assure needed).
mastery of the content.

From Idaho Standards for Initial Certification of Professional

School Personnel
Idaho Core Standard 5: Application of
Content
What it means for the
teacher:

Teaching The teacher understands how to

• The teacher comprehends
how current interdisciplinary
Standards connect concepts and use
themes connect to core
subjects and uses this
differing perspectives to engage knowledge in lessons.
• The teacher recognizes
learners in critical thinking, creative thinking and how to
creativity, and collaborative encourage students to
produce original work.
problem solving related to • The teacher applies content
knowledge to real world
authentic local and global issues.
situations.

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School Personnel
 Idaho Core Teaching Standards
Standard 6: Assessment
The teacher understands and uses
multiple methods of assessment to
engage learners in their own growth, to
monitor learning progress, and to guide
the teacher’s and learner’s decision
making.
What it means for the teacher:
• The teacher knows the difference between
formative and summative applications of
assessment.
• The teacher engages learners in analyzing
their test results to set their own learning
goals.
• The teacher allows multiple methods of
knowledge demonstration.
• The teacher gives effective, descriptive
feedback to students in a timely manner.

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School Personnel
Idaho Core Standard 7: Planning for
Instruction
What it means for the
teacher:
Teaching The teacher plans instruction
• The teacher understands
the content and the
Standards that supports every student in content standards
regarding the curriculum.
meeting rigorous learning goals
• The teacher understands
by drawing upon knowledge of human development,
content areas, curriculum, cross-
cultural diversity, and
individuality.
disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, • The teacher knows plans
as well as knowledge of learners must be open to
adjustments and revisions.
and the community context.

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School Personnel
Idaho Core Standard 8: Instructional
Strategies
What it means for the teacher:
• The teacher applies
Teaching The teacher understands and developmentally, culturally, and
linguistically diverse instructional
Standards uses a variety of instructional
strategies to encourage learners
methods to achieve educational
goals.
to develop deep understanding of • The teacher can communicate in
content areas and their multiple ways.
connections, and to build skills to
• The teacher monitors and
apply knowledge in meaningful assesses student progress and
ways. adjusts the lessons as needed.
• The teacher engages students to
develop higher order cognitive
skills.

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School Personnel
 Idaho Core Teaching 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
(learners, families, other professionals, and the
community), and adapts practice to meet the
needs of each learner.
What it means for the teacher:
• The teacher knows how to use student
data to analyze and adjust instruction.
• The teacher understands laws governing
students’ rights and teachers’
responsibilities.
• The teacher engages in professional
growth.
• The teacher reflects on personal biases
and strives to build understanding .

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School Personnel
Idaho Core Standard 10: Leadership and
Collaboration
What it means for the
teacher:
Teaching The teacher seeks appropriate • The teacher engages in
schoolwide collaboration
Standards leadership roles and opportunities to enhance learning.
to take responsibility for student • The teacher strives to build
learning, to collaborate with
relationships with the
community.
learners, families, colleagues, and
• The teacher advocates for
other school professionals, and the school.
community members to ensure • The teacher respects family
traditions and cultures
learner growth, and to advance when collaborating on
the profession. goals.

From Idaho Standards for Initial Certification of Professional

School Personnel
 • As a future educator, I must learn
and understand these standards.
• I will be evaluated on the
standards and how they apply to
my work as an educator.
How it • These standards are required
Affects Me knowledge for certification.
• Knowing the standards and how
to apply them to my classroom
will make me an effective
teacher.
Danielson The state of Idaho uses the
Danielson Framework for
Framework Teaching as an added
guideline to evaluate
for Teaching teaching practices in the
classroom.

The Danielson Framework

for teaching was developed
in 1996 by Charlotte
Danielson.
 Danielson Framework for Teaching
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
1a) Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy
1b) Demonstrating knowledge of students
1c) Setting instructional outcomes
1d) Demonstrating knowledge resources
1e) Designing coherent instruction
1f) Designing student assessments
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Danielson Framework for Teaching
Domain 2: Classroom Environment
2a) Creating an environment of respect and rapport
2b) Establishing a culture for learning
2c) Managing classroom procedures
2d) Managing student behavior
2e) Organizing physical space
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 Danielson Framework for Teaching
Domain 3: Instruction
3a) Communicating with students
3b) Using questioning and discussion techniques
3c) Engaging students in learning
3d) Using assessment in instruction
3e) Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
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Danielson Framework for Teaching
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
4a) Reflecting on teaching
4b) Maintaining accurate records
4c) Communicating with families
4d) Participating in a professional community
4e) Growing and developing professionally
4f) Showing professionalism
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How do Danielson InTASC Standards
They Framework
1. Learner Development
Compare? 2. Learning Differences
Domain 1: Planning
4. Content Knowledge
and Preparation
6. Assessment
7. Planning for
Instruction

From Correlation between the Danielson Framework for Teaching and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support
Consortium (InTASC) standards
How do Danielson InTASC
They Framework Standard
Compare?
Domain 2: Classroom 3. Learning
Environment Environment

From Correlation between the Danielson Framework for Teaching and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support
Consortium (InTASC) standards
How do Danielson InTASC
They Framework Standards
Compare? 1. Learner Development
Domain 3:
3. Learning Environment
Instruction
4. Content Knowledge
5. Application of Content
6. Assessment
8. Instructional Strategies

From Correlation between the Danielson Framework for Teaching and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support
Consortium (InTASC) standards
How do Danielson InTASC
They Framework Standards
Compare? 9. Professional Learning
Domain 4:
and Ethical Practice
Professional
10. Leadership and
Responsibilities Collaboration

From Correlation between the Danielson Framework for Teaching and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support
Consortium (InTASC) standards
 Teachers are evaluated on their classroom
Rubric for performance using the Danielson Framework
Teacher for Teaching. Below is an example of what a
rubric for teacher evaluation might look like.
Evaluation
Using the Teachers are scored as followed:
Danielson 1 – Unsatisfactory
Framework 2 – Basic – Needs Improvement
3 – Proficient
for Teaching 4 – Outstanding
 Domain 3: Instruction 1 -- Unsatisfactory 2 – Basic 3 – Proficient 4 – Outstanding

3a. Communicating Communication The teacher gives basic The teacher The teacher

Sample with students between teacher and

student is lacking.
instruction with no
additional
communication.
communicates
assignments
effectively and
communicates
concepts using a
variety of

Rubric
thoroughly. perspectives and
collaboration with
students.

Following
Domain 3: 3b. Using questioning
and discussion
techniques.
The teacher uses one
instructional strategy,
students have little
The teacher uses a
couple of instructional
strategies, the students
The teacher uses a
variety of
instructional
The teacher uses
several instruction
strategies and

Instruction
understanding of have a basic strategies to involve encourages students
material. understanding. students in the to connect their
discussion. knowledge to new
knowledge.

This is not an official evaluation.

 3c. Engaging The teacher The teacher uses The teacher uses The teacher
students in does not vary basic methods of many methods to encourages
learning instruction or engagement. keep students students to
engages Students are not self- engaged. collaborate and

Sample students in the

learning
process.
motivated. provides a
supportive
classroom

Rubric
environment.

Continued: 3d. Using

assessment in
instruction
The teacher
does not
assess the
The teacher provides
one method of
assessment.
The teacher gives a
few opportuhnities
for assessment.
The teacher
provides many
assessment
students. opportunities in a
variety of methods.

This is not an official evaluation.

 Teachers have a set of guidelines they must
follow.

Effective teachers understand and use the

InTASC Standards and the Danielson
Conclusion Framework.

The field of education is always evolving, and

teachers must keep up to date on
expectations and guidelines.
 Correlation between the Danielson Framework for Teaching and the
Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC)
standards. (2014). The Danielson Group.
Idaho standards for initial certification of professional school personnel.
Sources (2013, November). (pp. 2-23) Idaho State Board of Education /
Idaho State Department of Education.

The framework for teaching. (2021). The Danielson Group.

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