CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually and Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. Reflects with colleagues that is relationship between practice and connections supporting student
individually or with focused on methods to making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
colleagues on immediate support the full range of teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
student learning needs. learners. impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement.
of learners. 12.06.20 learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
The first year of teaching I am given an evaluation
in an alternative school once a year and we
was a challenge but I am review my strengths and
lucky enough to have areas of growth. We
6.1 Reflecting on amazing colleagues who discuss my performance
teaching practice in have helped me along the for the year and I reflect
support of student way. This year my school on how I can improve and
learning will be holding grow professionally for
professional myself and my students.
development meetings at During my online
least once a month. meetings with colleagues
9.29.19 we reflect on our practice
and explore new
strategies to approach
distance learning. 5.5.20

ISTE 1C- As educators

work through the
challenge of distance
learning and reflect on
our lessons we must also
take time to be mindful.
Stress can lead to
burnout and that will not
result in us being the best
educators for our
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Develops goals connected
to the CSTP through
required processes and
local protocols.
Attends required
professional
development.
6.2 Establishing
professional goals and
engaging in continuous
and purposeful
professional growth and
development
I’ve set goals connected to
the CSTP as part of this
induction program and
hope to make significant
improvements as a
teacher in the coming
months/years.
As stated previously, my
school will be holding
professional
developments at least
once a month. 9.29.19
students. Podcasts can
help us learn from others
and also know that we
are not going through
this stress alone.
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Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals range of professional
account self-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP goals connected to the
of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually CSTP to improve
assessment. challenging and based on instructional practice and
Expands knowledge and self-assessment and impact student learning
skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety within and beyond the
with colleagues through with school and district of sources. classroom.
available professional goals, and focuses on
development.5.5.20 improving student Engages in and Engages in ongoing
learning. contributes to inquiry into teacher
professional practice for professional
Selects and engages in development targeted on development.
professional student achievement.
development based on Pursues a variety of Contributes to
needs identified in additional opportunities professional
professional goals.5.1.21 to learn professionally. organizations, and
development
opportunities to extend
own teaching practice.
I am committed to
Clearing my credential
lifelong learning and
through CSU Fullerton
continue to seek
(fotip.org) is helping me
resources to grow
improve my teaching
professionally. I am
practice. I am having
clearing my credential
discussions with other
through CSU Fullerton
teachers sharing their
(FOTIP) and it is helping
best practices.
me improve my teaching
practice. I am having I've set professional goals
discussions with other connected to the CSTP as
teachers and sharing our part of the induction
best practices. 5.5.20 program and hope to
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
make significant
improvements as a
educator in the coming
months/years.

I am committed to
lifelong learning and
continue to seek
resources to grow
professionally. 5.1.21

Attends staff, grade level,
department, and other
required meetings and
collaborations.
Identifies student and
teacher resources at the
school and district level.
6.3 Collaborating with
colleagues and the
broader professional
community to support
teacher and student
learning
Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher and
student learning. reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
practice at the classroom grade or department and broadest positive impact
Begins to identify how to level. school and district levels. possible on instructional
access student and practice and student
teacher resources in the Interacts with members Engages with members of achievement at school
broader professional of the broader the broader professional and district levels and for
community. 12.06.20 professional community community to access the profession.
to access resources that resources and a wide
support teacher range of supports for Initiates and develops
effectiveness and student teaching the full range of professional learning
learning learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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I attend all required
meetings and PDs but
have not seeked out other
professional development
opportunities.
Our curriculum room is
full of teacher and student
resources but I have not
looked beyond what is
available at
school.9.29.19
I keep in close
communication with our
school’s English
Language teacher and
special education teacher
to best support the
learning needs of our
students. We monitor
student progress and
provide needed
accommodations to
support learning
activities. I attend all
required meetings and
professional
developments. 5.5.20
I​ STE 4C- There are so
many resources and
communities for teachers
to join in the digital
environment. We can
learn and share ideas and
best practices. Some that
I had not considered
before were from social
media such as Instagram
and Tiktok. I have
learned from many
teachers who have
shared their approaches
and tech tips to distance
learning through these
social media sites and I in
turn share it with my
colleagues. 12.06.20
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Is aware of the role of the
family in student learning
and the need for
interactions with families.
Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and school. the classroom and school
information about to families based on community. Supports a
cultural norms of families awareness of cultural Communicates to families school/district
represented in the school. norms and wide range of in ways which show environment in which
Welcomes family experiences with schools. understanding of and families take leadership
involvement at 5.5.20 respect for cultural to improve student
classroom/ school events. norms. 12.06.20 learning.

I believe that when I consider aspects of

I use a free template I
families are involved in students’ backgrounds
found on Teachers Pay
the education process the that can make a
Teachers to send updates
6.4 Working with students are motivated to difference in how they
to families. These
families to support work harder towards understand the lesson. I
newsletter updates keep
student learning their academic goals. keep in regular
parents in the loop on
I encourage parents to communication with
what is going on at
contact me if there are parents to ensure that
school, the progress their
concerns or questions student goals are in
student is making,
regarding their child’s progress and met. The
important dates and
education. various ways I
events, and also the
I also hold communicate with
various ways they can
parent/teacher parents include letters
contact me 12.06.20.
conferences twice a year home, progress reports,
(more if necessary). individualized learning
9.29.19 education plans, email
and remind messages.
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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 to community resources to increase instructional
communities surrounding support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
the school. Includes references or program, students, and opportunities for
connections to Includes knowledge of families. students.
Uses available communities in single communities when
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of designing and Draws from Engages students in
community resources in lessons.5.5.20 implementing instruction understanding of leadership and service in
single lessons. 12.06.20 community to improve the community.
and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
I do not live in the I engage students in
The community now
community/city that I discussions about their
extends beyond our
teach so I am unfamiliar communities, their past
students' neighborhood.
with the local educational experiences
6.5 Engaging local Now that we are in
neighborhood and and what they hope to do
communities in support distance learning the
surrounding schools. in the future. Our school
of the instructional community includes the
provides volunteer
program digital world. The
I have asked students to opportunities within our
transition was also
tell me about their students community.
sudden for many parents
community and the During this difficult time
and guardians. I work
school they previously we continue to provide
closely with them to
came from (or hope to go essential resources to our
ensure their student is
back to). students to ensure they
making continued
continue their education.
progress during this time.
The school does set up 5.5.20
Surveys are sent out to
volunteer work within the
check in on parents as
community for our
well as students. Parents
students. 9.29.19
also need guidance on
how to manage this
challenging time.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full range Models professionalism
understanding of responsibilities in timely responsibilities and of professional and supports colleagues
professional ways and seeks support manages time and effort responsibilities into in meeting and exceeding
responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and professional
expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to students. commitment by exploring Pursues ways to support
ways to address students’ diverse learning Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
individual student needs. needs and maintains effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
belief in students’ and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
capacity for achievement. creative methods to ensure that all students
12.06.20 ensure individual student achieve.
learning. 5.1.21
My first year teaching I demonstrate a positive
NBPTS: Prop 4- ​I reflect
was a struggle and I find attitude with students,
6.6 Managing on my professional
myself struggling now. I parents, and colleagues. I
professional career and continue to
have been seeking balance professional
responsibilities to add and make
support and will continue responsibilities with
maintain motivation improvements to my
to do so. personal and family
and commitment to all Leadership Experiences
needs. With distance
students and Goals.
I have spoken to the learning I make sure to
Demonstrating a positive
assistant principal and set a timer to step away
attitude and growth
veteran teachers for from work for the day. I
mindset to my students
support with students participate in activities
and colleagues that even
regarding academic outside of school that
though we may have
achievements and reduce stress such as
finished our formal
behavior issues. 9.29.19 reading and gardening.
education we can still
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learn and make
improvements to better
ourselves and our school
community.
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* commitment to student learning and the profession in
all circumstances.
* As follows:
● Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community and
● Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which these holding peers accountable to norms of respectful
values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. treatment and communication.
● Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of learners,
including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a high
● Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the degree of resilience, professional integrity, and ethical
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. conduct. 12.06.20
● 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 federal
law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
● Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy, health,
6.7 Demonstrating and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
professional ● Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
responsibility, integrity, ● Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
and ethical conduct ● Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I have attended meetings, taken courses and/or completed training regarding I ask my students to take responsibilities for their
these legal requirements and ethical responsibilities. The last training completed actions and I must lead by example and do the same. I
with previous month for Mandated Reporter. I ask my students to take demonstrate a professional demeanor in the
responsibility for their actions and I must lead by example and do the same. classroom and within the school community. I
9.29.19 maintain high standards for myself and for my
students. 12.06.20