Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
area of the NBPTS. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing. On the last page, summarize your
strengths and areas of possible growth. Boxes will expand as needed.
• Exploring/Emerging (E/E) - a level of practice in which the teacher relies on ongoing assistance from more experienced colleagues for
support, guidance, and survival. The teacher is moving toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his practice.
• Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruction and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educational practice.
• Integrating/Innovating (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and confident. The Integrating/Innovating
teacher is contributing to the broader educational community through staff development, research, or publication in professional
journals.

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice Accordingly
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• One of my favorite resources to share with families
is a set of illustrated alphabet cards in Spanish.
Regardless of home language, families are
encouraged to read and practice the alphabet in
their home language with their student.
• I incorporate a lot of movement and visuals in my
lessons! I try to have a song, dance, or chant to
support my young students learning and help them
The area within Proposition 1 where I am interested in
retain information. I also use thinking maps and growing as a teacher is 2) Teachers Understand How
sentence frames. Students Develop and Learn.
• We have 3 personal standards in our classroom.
Make good decisions, solve problems, and show
respect. At the beginning of the year there’s a lot of
explicit instruction on what each one looks like,
sounds like, and feels like. Solve Problems is a big
one. Students learn it's ok to make mistakes and they
learn to persevere in finding ways to solve problems
that come up.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to E/E A I/I
students.
5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to Other
Disciplines
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students
7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I love teaching science! As a primary teacher I'm
not delving deep into the concepts, but I get to
teach students foundational skills and create I would like to grow in all areas of Proposition 2. The text
excitement around the subject. mentioned Literacy is a foundational component of learning
• I stay current with research that supports and instrumental to comprehending subject matter and
improved student learning outcomes, including connecting one discipline to another. I absolutely agree, it is
findings from the learning sciences. I receive email a necessary life skill.
newsletters from the Buck Institute for Education
PBL Works. I've also been researching The Science
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 of Reading and signed up to attend a few webinars.
• I have already attended a couple of webinars on
The Science of Reading and it helped me really
understand and appreciate teaching skills that
students can apply to new and unfamiliar words
they may come across in a text. I've started
teaching sight words in a completely different way
and can't wait to see the results.

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I analyze the effectiveness of my lessons and the
activites my students complete.
• I have high expectations for all my students. This The area within Proposition 3 where I am interested in
year I have a wide range of abilities in my class, but growing as a teacher is 1) Teachers Call on Multiple Methods
all students are capable of making growth. to Meet Their Instructional Goals. I would like to keep
• I provide my students with a clear, developmentally learning and developing strategies based on learning goals
appropriate, understanding of the lessons objective and student needs.
and make a connection to why we are learning the
concept.

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from experience. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment
2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student Learning
Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I continually seek to deepen my knowledge and
skills as an educator of young students. My students
are learning the foundational skills that they will The area within Proposition 4 where I am interested in
build upon during their academic career. I take growing as a teacher is 2) Teachers Use Feedback and
advantage of professional opportunities to ensure I Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact
am incorporating appropriate new findings. Student Learning. I am really passionate about my students
• My pacing guide and lesson plans are really developing a love for reading. Teaching kindergarten was so
important to me. However, there are instances fun and I saw my students make significat growth. I felt like it
was the most important grade. This year, I'm teaching first
where those are put to the side in order to nurture
grade and now I find that it's probably the most important
our classroom relationships if for example grade. I have a high sense of urgency in making sure my
something happened on the playground. students have strong foundational reading skills. I've spent
• I am lucky that both of the teachers in my grade more time looking up the research and attending webinars to
level are amazing experienced educators. Both are ensure I am prodiving the most effictive learning experiences
open to co-teaching and sharing feedback on their even during distance learning.
observations. They also share strategies and
resources with me to improve student learning.

Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness
2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
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 • I receive email newsletters from the Buck Institute
for Education PBL Works. I've also been
researching The Science of Reading and signed up
to attend a few webinars. The area within Proposition 4 where I am interested in
• I collaborate with other school professionals to growing as a teacher is 2) Teachers Work Collaboratively with
improve student learning or advocate for resources the Community.
they may need.
• I communicate regularly with students families
regarding their students progress.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

My strenghts are reflecting on my teaching and seeking feedback from my colleagues to improve my teaching. I also love
collaborating with my grade level team and analyzing student data to improve student learning outcomes. The area I
would like to grow in is using research to improve my practice and positively impact student learning.

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