Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Direc5ons: 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, iden5fy 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 prac,ce 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 prac,ce.
• Applying (A) - a level of prac,ce in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruc,on and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educa,onal prac,ce.
• Integra5ng/Innova5ng (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and confident. The Integra,ng/Innova,ng
teacher is contribu,ng to the broader educa,onal community through staff development, research, or publica,on in professional
journals.

Proposi5on 1: Teachers are commiMed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Prac,ce Accordingly x
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn x
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably x
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cogni,ve Development of Their Students x
Three Examples of Proposi5on 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• I work to develop individual learning plans for each

student based on their needs.     
I would like to create more differen,a,on in the ways that
• I also work to create small group opportuni,es to
students can respond to lessons and show their learning.
support student learning.
• I create opportunities for student choice in lessons.

Proposi5on 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 x
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students x
7. Teachers Generate Mul,ple Paths to Knowledge x
Three Examples of Proposi5on 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• I am consistently learning in growing by researching

best prac,ces in each subject area.   I would like to work more to teach across curriculums. I would
• I par,cipate in curriculum based professional also like to use student data to inform more re-teaching when
development. needed.
• I align my teaching with state standards.

Proposi5on 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Call on Mul,ple Methods to Meet Their Instruc,onal Goals x

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 2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Se\ngs and Groups x
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement x
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress x
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process x
Three Examples of Proposi5on 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• Students are aware of each week’s learning goals.

• Regular formal and informal assessments are given.   I would like to use assessment data to more regularly inform
• Assessment data is used to create small groups and future lessons.
goals for these groups.

Proposi5on 4: Teachers think systema5cally about their prac5ces and learn from experience. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment x

2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Prac,ce and Posi,vely Impact Student Learning x
Three Examples of Proposi5on 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• I learn from trainings oaen.   

• I also oaen par,cipate in mee,ngs in which I listen to I would like to do more research on current best prac,ces and
and learn from colleagues. new teaching strategies.
• I oaen reflect on my teaching.

Proposi5on 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communi5es E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effec,veness x

2. Teachers Work Collabora,vely with Families x
3. Teachers Work Collabora,vely with the Community x
Three Examples of Proposi5on 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• I regularly meet with and collaborate with

colleagues.     
• I would like to create more ways to share feedback and
I also collaborate with community members through
student data with families.
service projects.
• I allow parents to share with students about their
careers through “career share”.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 Strengths:
-Collabora5ng with colleagues
-Crea5ng mul5ple seWngs and groupings for student learning
-SeWng class-wide and small-group goals

Growth:
-Communica5on and feedback to families
-Research of new teaching strategies

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Self-Assessment of NBPTS (adapted from NBPTS (h7p://accomplishedteacher.org/preface/).