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 reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the on 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 learning and raising the
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and the elements of the level of academic
immediate student the full range of impact on the full CSTP to positively achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. impact the full range
of learners. 7/19/19 Engages in and fosters
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colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
I am constantly
reflecting on my
teaching practices. I
6.1 Reflecting on reflect on what parts of
teaching practice in the lesson were
support of student successful, and also
learning which parts need more
fine tuning. If the lesson
did not run smoothly, I
consider ways to
improve this for the
next lesson. My
colleagues and I meet
weekly to discuss data
and to share best
teaching practices. We
share ideas and
integrate them into our
own classrooms to
positively impact out
students. 7/19/19

I completed self-
assessments to
determine my level of
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development in
the National Board for
Professional Teaching
Standards
and the Teacher
Leader Model
Standards. I used
these self-assessments
to create
professional learning
goals for myself.

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Develops goals Sets goals connected Sets goals connected Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
connected to the CSTP to the CSTP that take to the CSTP that are authentic goals range of professional
through required into account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the goals connected to the
6.2 Establishing processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- CSTP that are CSTP to improve
professional goals protocols. practice. assessment. intellectually instructional practice and
and engaging in challenging and impact student learning
continuous and Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals based on self- within and beyond the
purposeful professional and skills individually with school and assessment and classroom.
professional development. and with colleagues district goals, and feedback from a
growth and through available focuses on improving variety of sources. Engages in ongoing
development professional student learning. inquiry into teacher
development. Engages in and practice for professional
Selects and engages in contributes to development.
professional professional
development based on development Contributes to
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needs identified in targeted on student professional
professional goals. achievement. Pursues organizations, and
a variety of additional development
opportunities to opportunities to extend
learn professionally. own teaching practice.
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I conduct self- I have completed multiple

assessment to evaluate self-assessments to evaluate
my present levels my present levels connected
connected to the CSTP. I to the CSTP, TLMS, and
create goals for myself NBTPS. Upon evaluating
as an educator. I myself, I set goals for areas
participate in that I would like to improve
professional in. I have completed two
development sessions individualized learning
and look for other projects to further my
opportunities to grow growth and development as
as an educator. I an educator. I utilize my
frequently read peers and my mentor
literature on pedagogy. teacher for input on best
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6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
the broader other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher
professional meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching and student learning Works to ensure the
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or broadest positive impact
community to classroom level. department and possible on instructional
support teacher Identifies student and Begins to identify how school and district practice and student
and student teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with levels. achievement at school
learning the school and district teacher resources in members of the and district levels and for
level. the broader broader professional Engages with the profession.
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professional community to access members of the
community. resources that support broader professional Initiates and develops
teacher effectiveness community to access professional learning
and student learning resources and a wide opportunities with the
range of supports for broader professional
teaching the full community focused on
range of learners. student achievement.
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I frequently make
contact with our special
education staff to
monitor student
progress and
accommodations for
learning activities. I
collaborate with
colleagues to share best
teaching practices. We
draw upon each other’s
strengths to create the
best learning
opportunities for our
students. 7/19/19

I continue to meet
with my teammate
for PLC sessions. I also
meet with my mentor
teacher to discuss
teaching practices. My
mentor provides me
with feedback on my
instructional practices
as well as shares best
practices with me.
Together, we discuss
ways to promote
student learning
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across our campus.

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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the contribute to the opportunities and of opportunities for
learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and school. support for families families to contribute to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts to actively participate the classroom and school
6.4 Working with families. information about communication to in the classroom and community. Supports a
cultural norms of families based on school. school/district
families to support
families represented in awareness of cultural environment in which
student learning the school. Welcomes norms and wide range Communicates to families take leadership
family involvement at of experiences with families in ways to improve student
classroom/ school schools. which show learning. 4/16/20
events. understanding of and
respect for cultural
norms. 7/19/19
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I maintain constant I maintain a constant
communication with communication with
families regarding the families through a
learning of their variety of methods.
students. My
Distance Learning has
classroom is a
made parent
welcoming
environments and I communication more
invite parents to important than ever. I
become part of the utilize a homepage on
learning experience. Schoology to post
Two specific notices, assignments,
examples are that and links to websites. I
parents can be continue to utilize Class
involved in “Math Dojo for daily
Day” or “Famiy Read communication, and I
Aloud Day.” I keep
involve parents in
the cultural
background of my
family projects.
students in mind 4/16/20
when communication
with families.
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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
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the Includes references or curriculum. instructional opportunities for
communities in school. connections to program, students, students.
support of the communities in single Includes knowledge of and families.
instructional Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Engages students in
program neighborhood and lessons. designing and Draws from leadership and service in
community resources implementing understanding of the community.
in single lessons. instruction 7/19/19 community to Incorporates community
improve and enrich members into the school
the instructional learning community.
program.
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I make a point to attend I reached out to our
community events. I look local movie theater to
out what resources are arrange a private
available to our families screening of the film
and make sure they are adaptation of The Call
aware. For example, our of the Wild for our
community library often students. We had
offers free homework completed a novel
help. Our community study unit on, The Call
center has a variety of of the Wild, and the
classes to enrich student local theater was more
learning. 7/19/19 than happy to
accommodate
our group and
provided us an
excellent deal and
wonderful experience.
Student were able to
compare and contrast
the books with the
film adaptation.
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models professionalism

understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional and supports colleagues
professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into in meeting and exceeding
6.6 Managing responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning professional
professional effort required to meet and prepares for Responsibilities
responsibilities to Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. situations that may effectively.
maintain commitments to commitment by be challenging.
motivation and students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to Supports colleagues to
commitment to all address individual support students’ Maintains continual maintain the motivation,
students student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, resiliency, and energy to
and maintains belief in develop, and refine ensure that all students
students’ capacity for new and creative achieve.
achievement. methods to ensure
individual student
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learning. 7/19/19
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I keep myself
organized with my
teacher planner and
my life planner. I
keep myself aware
of obligations an
responsibilities and
plan accordingly. I
carefully balance
professional life
and personal life,
being sure to
prioritize my
obligations.
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I continue to
develop as an
educator with the
support of my
mentor and
colleagues. I seek
professional
development
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opportunities and
ways to grow as a
teacher leader. I
designate time to
focus on my
personal health and
well-being to keep a
balance 4/16/20.

Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances.
* As follows:
6.7 Demonstrating • Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in and holding peers accountable to norms of
professional respectful treatment and communication.
which these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of
responsibility, students.
integrity, and • Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
ethical conduct learners, including English learners and students with special needs. high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the and ethical conduct. 7/19/19
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. 4/16/20
• 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
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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.

I demonstrate professionalism and have a high

commitment to student learning. During PLC, I
frequently act as a facilitator and we keep each
other accountable for the norms. Our school code
of conduct is posted in my classroom to keep
students and myself accountable. 7/19/19