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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.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
6/28/19 learners. Engages in and fosters
12/06/19 reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I have regular meetings I update my CSTP log to
with my colleagues to keep track of my teaching
6.1 Reflecting on address adjustments to practice and frame my
my teaching practice and lessons around the CSTP
teaching practice in advice for particular requirements to fit all
support of student lessons, activities, learner’s needs. I relay
learning behavior management this to my mentor and in
tips or students. meetings.
I also reflect on an 12/06/19
individual basis by 3/20/20
referring to my unit plan,
student feedback,
behavior management,
and year plan to assess
how well my teaching is
helping my students and
school. 6/28/19
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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
development. and with colleagues district goals, and 6/28/19 beyond the classroom.
through available focuses on improving 12/06/19
professional student learning. 3/20/20 Engages in ongoing
development. inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in Engages in and practice for
professional contributes to professional
6.2 Establishing development based on professional development.
professional goals needs identified in development targeted
professional goals. on student Contributes to
and engaging in
achievement. Pursues professional
continuous and a variety of additional organizations, and
purposeful opportunities to learn development
professional growth professionally. opportunities to
and development 6/28/19 extend own teaching
12/06/19 practice.
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Each new school year I
assess what goals and
skills I want to teach my
students. These goals
may be modified
throughout the year.
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I attend conferences and

trainings in the summers
to get ideas and support
from teachers in
surrounding schools and
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districts. I read books
centered around
children, teenagers,
parenting, and teaching
and the latest best
practices.
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6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
the broader other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues. 3/20/20
professional meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
community to
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
support teacher
Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
and student teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with 6/28/19 instructional practice
learning the school and district teacher resources in members of the 12/06/19 and student
level. the broader broader professional achievement at school
professional community to access Engages with members and district levels and
community. resources that support of the broader for the profession.
teacher effectiveness professional 3/20/20
and student learning community to access
resources and a wide Initiates and develops
range of supports for professional learning
teaching the full range opportunities with the
of learners. 6/28/19 broader professional
12/06/19 community focused on
student achievement.
3/20/20
I have been a PEP I have led a presentation
meeting presenter on to my department.
behalf of the English
department and the 8th I time my lessons per the
grade high school structure that best
placement test teacher. I supports student
have regular meetings learning.
with my colleagues to
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address adjustments to I challenge myself to
my teaching practice and speak to my
advice for particular administrators about
lessons, activities, presenting to the public,
behavior management parents, and fellow
tips or students. teachers.
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I attend conferences and

trainings in the summers
to get ideas and support
from teachers in
surrounding schools and
districts. I read books
centered around
children, teenagers,
parenting, and teaching
and the latest best
practices. 6/28/19
12/06/19
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. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on 6/28/19 community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural 12/06/19 school/district
6.4 Working with the school. Welcomes norms and wide range 3/20/20 environment in which
families to support family involvement at of experiences with families take
student learning classroom/ school schools. Communicates to leadership to improve
events. families in ways which student learning.
show understanding of
and respect for cultural
norms. 6/28/19
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I have organized a
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field trip and invited
parents (many of
which attended) to
join our trip to the
African American
museum in LA. I
meet with parents at
Back to School Night.
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I have regular
communication via
emails with parents.
Parents know that I
will respond to their
questions quickly
and efficiently as
possible. I learn
about the student’s
family background
and approach the
family in a respectful
way to their cultural
norms. 6/28/19
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3/20/20
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
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
instructional communities to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. 6/28/19 instructional program, learning opportunities
program
connections to students, and families. for students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of 12/06/19
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neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when 3/20/20 Engages students in
community resources lessons. designing and leadership and service
in single lessons. implementing Draws from in the community.
instruction. 6/28/19 understanding of Incorporates
community to improve community members
and enrich the into the school
instructional program. learning community.
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I have connected our I manage and piloted a
school and my students new class at my school,
with a well-known poet Journalism. My students
in our city. He has come are a staff that creates a
to our school for the past weekly publication of the
two years and spoken new online magazine,
about poetry and the art "The Halo." This serves as
of writing (I organized a contact for the
this seminar). 6/28/19 community and alumni
on the school's website.
Our speaker selected one 12/06/19
of our students from our 3/20/20
poetry contest (that I
organized) and published In our local and school
her in his poetry news section of our
anthology. 6/28/19 magazine, I encourage
students to engage with
the community of Long
Beach, take photos, and
interview classmates. In
these articles, one of our
writers interviewed
athletes and others for
the piece. 12/06/19
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
professional understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
maintain responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. 6/28/19 that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all
commitments to commitment by challenging. 12/06/19 effectively.
students students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to 3/20/20
address individual support students’ Supports colleagues to
student needs. diverse learning needs Maintains continual maintain the
and maintains belief in effort to seek, develop, motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for and refine new and and energy to ensure
achievement. 6/28/19 creative methods to that all students
ensure individual achieve.
student learning.
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I manage my time so I read multiple books
that I have time to about the teaching
destress after school. profession and
I usually do my teaching students in
grading and planning this generation to
during my prep prepare me to be a
period and better teacher and
before/after school mentor. Here is are a
(if need be). I few books I have
exercise and spend read this summer
quality time with my about teaching and
family. 6/28/19 having resilience,
integrity, and ethics
I attend students’ as an adult in a
sports games to child's life:
show that I believe in -The Gift of Failure
their capacity to be -The Collapse of
great at things other Parenting
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than school. 6/28/19 -Marching Off the
Map
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I maintain a
professional
relationship with all
of my students and
include appropriate
office hours and
ways to reach me on
my syllabus that are
not intrusive to my
off-hours. I also
include ways to be
respectful of all
students and
community
members. 12/06/19
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
professional policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
responsibility, profession in all circumstances. 6/28/19
integrity, and * As follows: 12/06/193/20/20
ethical conduct  Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
 Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which Contributes to building professional community
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. and holding peers accountable to norms of
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of respectful treatment and communication.
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. 6/28/193/20/20
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the 12/06/19
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
 Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment. high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
 Understands and implements school and district policies and state and and ethical conduct. 6/28/193/20/20
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federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
 Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
 Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
 Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
Integrating Innovating
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I have a high standard for myself (which trickles
down to my students). I attend conferences, speak
with my colleagues frequently, and read reference
books because I care about the art of teaching.
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I hold my peers accountable by respecting the laws
and regulations of being a teacher and what it means
to be a teacher, such as creating a respectful,
communicative, and safe learning environment for
everyone involved. 6/28/19. 12/06/193/20/20
I respect myself and others enough to do what I think
is best in accordance to the policies and guidelines set
in place to create such a respectful, communicative,
and safe learning environment. 6/28/19. 12/06/19
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