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 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
7/10/20 learners. 12/9/20 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
After teaching a lesson, I When I reflected on my
jot down notes about initial lesson on
how well students mummies and Egyptian
6.1 Reflecting on
grasped the concept and beliefs about the afterlife,
teaching practice in what I need to improve; I I realized that students
support of student put this on a post-it note didn’t fully understand
learning on the lesson plan. If what I wanted them to
students did not meet the know about Egyptian
learning goal, I revisit the religion. So I found a TED
concept the following Ed video to share with
day. When I learn about a them and to review with
new technology or the next day. 12/9/20
resource, I try to find
ways to incorporate it
into one of my lessons,
whether from a teaching
website, conference, or
discussion with a
colleague. With my
administrators help, I’ve
identified areas of
growth each year and
work towards it.
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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. 7/10/20 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 beyond the classroom.
through available focuses on improving Engages in and
professional student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. 7/10/20 7/10/20 professional inquiry into teacher
development targeted practice for
Selects and engages in on student professional
6.2 Establishing professional achievement. Pursues development.
professional goals development based on a variety of additional
and engaging in needs identified in opportunities to learn Contributes to
continuous and professional goals. professionally. 5/5/21 professional
12/9/20 organizations, and
purposeful
development
professional growth
opportunities to
and development extend own teaching
practice.
I take full advantage of I set both personal goals Presented a PD on
PDs that are made for myself based on my Student Service Learning
available to us at school own self-assessment and Projects to improve
and through the Diocese, goals with my student engagement and
but I haven’t actively administrator based on achievement. 5/5/21
sought out extra PDs on what she sees I can grow
my own time. However, I in. Several of my personal
have sought out videos goals align with the
and articles on areas I school’s goals, including
know I need improving blended
improvement in. learning stations,
7/10/20 differentiated
instruction, and
technology integration. I
tell students openly that I
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want them to be lifelong
learners and I tell them
about what I’ve still
learning to model this.
7/10/20

When my school offered
PDs with Loyola
Marymount University’s
iDEAL Institute, I took
advantage of them,
especially their pocket
PDs on different
technology tools and
usages in the classroom.
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
6.3 Collaborating classroom level. department and school broadest positive
with colleagues and Identifies student and Begins to identify how 7/10/20 and district levels. impact possible on
the broader teacher resources at to access student and 5/5/21 instructional practice
professional the school and district teacher resources in Interacts with and student
community to level. the broader members of the Engages with members achievement at school
support teacher professional broader professional of the broader and district levels and
and student community. 7/10/20 community to access professional for the profession.
learning resources that support community to access
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide Initiates and develops

and student learning range of supports for professional learning
12/9/20 teaching the full range opportunities with the
of learners. broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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I’m beginning to find I have been a part of Engaged in discussions
ways to communicate curriculum planning and with teacher learning
with other teachers in evaluation committees community to exchange
the Diocese who teach for the Diocese of Orange. ideas about various
my content area, as well I engage in discussion technologies that can be
as those in the surround with veteran teachers at implemented in the
school districts. Most of my school to discuss classroom to leverage
my contacts with other better practices to student learning. 5/5/21
professionals in the field enhance student
are through websites, learning. I dialogue with
blogs, and social media. students’ counselors
7/10/20 about how best to
support them. I
personally like to find at
least two take-aways
from any given PD to
incorporate into my own
teaching practice. I meet
with my grade level band
to discuss reading levels
and ways to support our
students better. 7/10/20

As part of the Pocket PD’s
I had with the iDEAL
Institute, I was able to
join breakout rooms with
other teachers to discuss
ideas and resources. I
also meet quarterly with
other teachers in my
Diocese to discuss what
we are doing to
implement strategies.
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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 12/9/20 community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with families in ways which families take
classroom/ school schools. 7/10/20 show understanding of leadership to improve
events. and respect for cultural student learning.
norms.
I have classroom parents As a school, we
who help plan activities encourage students and
and volunteer to their families to
chaperone. All families at participate in school
my school contribute to activities, such as our
6.4 Working with the school community Drive-Thru Trunk-or-
families to support through family service Treat. I also have
hours and I provide students plan a service
student learning opportunities for them to project and families are
fulfill those hours. I ask encouraged to join. I also
students and their allow students to share
families how they prefer their own family stories
to be contacted. I utilize and events during our
other teachers to ensure sharing in the morning.
my communications are 12/9/20
accurate in Spanish and
Vietnamese. I
communicate goals and
expectations during Back
to School Night, through
email, paper reminders,
and Remind messages. I
also dialogue with
families during Parent-
Teacher-Student
conferences and when
students get picked up
from school. I am aware
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that family dynamics are
different so I make sure
that my communications
are sensitive to those
situations. I am
personally aware of some
of the culture norms of
my students that might
explain their behavior
and approach to school
work. 7/10/20

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
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
communities to support the to support the instructional and
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
communities in 7/10/20 connections to students, and families. for students.
support of the communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
program neighborhood and lessons. 12/9/20 designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. instruction and enrich the Incorporates
7/10/20 instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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I am familiar with the I took advantage of the
ethnic and economic fact that it was an
demographics of the election year this year
surrounding and assigned students
neighborhoods and lessons that had to do
student population. I ask with local and national
students about their politics. Resources
neighborhoods, but I available on Peardeck
haven’t really sought out helped me facilitate these
neighborhood resources. discussions on policies
I attend school events, that affected students.
but haven’t been able to 12/9/20
attend larger community
events. 7/10/20

Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models

understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
6.6 Managing responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
professional effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
responsibilities to Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. 7/10/20 that may be Responsibilities
maintain commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
motivation and students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
commitment to all address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
students student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. 7/10/20 ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
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I have invited guest
speakers to talk with
students and I’ve taken
students to the Museum
of Tolerance in LA to
speak with Holocaust
survivors. I do informal
check ins with my
students at the beginning
of class to help them feel
connected to each other. I
also find opportunities to
play games with them,
both in class and on the
playground. I mentor
students as they plan and
execute their own service
projects for the larger
community. I take care of
my own needs, such as
regular exercise, reading,
and being with family. I
am able to balance
professional
responsibilities with my
responsibilities at home.
I try to cultivate a
positive attitude with
students and colleagues
by avoiding negative
discussions of students in
the teacher lounge and
checking in with my
colleagues about their
families and how they are
doing personally.
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* 7/10/20 and commitment to student learning and the
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* As follows:
• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which and holding peers accountable to norms of
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. respectful treatment and communication.
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of 7/10/20 12/9/20 5/5/21
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
• Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and and ethical conduct. 7/10/20 12/9/20 5/5/21
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
• Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
6.7 Demonstrating federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
professional • Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
responsibility, health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
integrity, and • Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
ethical conduct • Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
• Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I follow all guidelines concerning Mandated Reporting and Sexual Harassment and I hold myself to high professional standards, whether
I am up to date with all trainings and requirements. I also follow all the guidelines in communications with students, colleagues,
outlined in the employee handbook. I also maintain professional behavior and families, or stakeholders. I dress professionally and
integrity in the classroom and school community; it is one of my personal goals for make sure my classroom is presentable. I am careful
my students to be well informed and productive members of society and that about what I say in class and how I say it, especially
begins with me modeling that for them through my own actions. 7/10/20 when it comes to discussing current politics or other
sensitive issues, so as to present information in an
unbiased way. I take my task of educating students
seriously and try to better my practice to better serve
them. I have helped build the school culture by being
a part of the group developing Student Learning
Expectations for the school and being in charge of a
school “Family.” I hold students accountable for their
behavior through weekly behavior reports sent home
to parents. I am very grateful to work in a school
environment with colleagues who are all very
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dedicated to student learning and achievement and
building a supportive school culture–it’s a small
school and I feel the staff as a whole is very
professional. 7/10/20 5/5/21