CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Element Emerging Exploring Applying
Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the
student learning. with colleagues that is relationship between
Reflects individually or focused on methods to making adjustments in
with colleagues on support the full range of teaching practice and
immediate student learners. 07/18/21 impact on the full range
learning needs. of learners. 12/10/21
I engage in reflection of I engage in reflection, both
teaching practice often. I individually and with my
6.1 Reflecting on use student data to drive colleagues, to make
instruction and support. I adjustments to my teaching
teaching practice in meet with colleagues to practices. My colleagues
support of student focus on teaching methods and I discuss our teaching
and lessons, weekly. practices and feedback to
learning
07/18/21 make adjustments to our
pacing and planning. An
example of this reflection
is when recording our
trimester SMART goals
and determining the next
step to help our students.
Our goal was to have 80%
of kindergarteners know
70% of their letter names.
We did not reach this goal,
so we decided to continue
on working on these skills
before pursuing a new
trimester SMART goal.
12/10/21
Integrating Innovating
Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
and with colleagues on reflective practice and
refinements in teaching action research in
practice and connections supporting student
among the elements of learning and raising the
the CSTP to positively level of academic
impact the full range of achievement.
learners. 05/08/22
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
I reflect individually and
with colleagues on
refinements in teaching
practice and connections
among the elements of
the CSTP to positively
impact the full range of
learners. I worked with
my mentor throughout
the induction program to
reflect and gain
feedback on my teaching
practices. 05/08/22
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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-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. 07/18/21 assessment. 12/10/21 challenging and based to improve instructional
Expands knowledge and on self-assessment and practice and impact
Attends required skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety student learning within
professional with colleagues through with school and district of sources. 05/08/22 and beyond the
development. available professional goals, and focuses on classroom.
development. 07/18/21 improving student Engages in and
learning. 12/10/21 contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted on practice for professional
professional student achievement. development.
development based on Pursues a variety of
needs identified in additional opportunities Contributes to
professional goals. to learn professionally. professional
12/10/21 05/08/22 organizations, and
development
opportunities to extend
own teaching practice.
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Element Emerging
I will be developing goals
connected to CSTP. Before,
I was following goals based
6.2 Establishing on curriculum and student
professional goals data. I would like to grow
as an educator and be able
and engaging in to set a broad range
continuous and professional goals in my
career. 07/18/21
purposeful
professional growth
and development
Exploring
I expand knowledge of
skills both individually and
with colleagues. I attend
professional development
classes and other trainings
offered through my
district. I meet with
colleagues to discuss new
strategies and plan on how
to incorporate them into
instruction. 07/18/21
Applying
I set goals connected to the
CTP that are professional a
reachable. I set these goals
for myself. An example
may be, to try to organize
and prep a week ahead to
be prepared. 12/10/21
I align my personal goals
with school and district
goals. An example is
incorporating our SMART
goals that I develop with
my teammates to achieve
as a kindergarten unit.
12/10/21
I engage in professional
development on my own
time. For example, I read
the book, "Fast Track" by
Chris Biffle, to learn new
ways to incorporate whole-
brain teaching strategies
into the classroom. This
allows me to advance my
professional learning.
12/10/21
Integrating Innovating
I set and modify
authentic goals
connected to the CSTP
that are intellectually
challenging and based
on self-assessment and
feedback from a variety
of sources. An example
of setting and modifying
goals is setting an
expectation for myself
(ex. meeting with my
colleagues each week to
plan). but modify them
by sending resources to
each other online.
05/08/22
I engage in and
contribute to
professional
development targeted on
student achievement. An
example is sharing my
own self-made
assessments that align
with our Benchmark
Advanced curriculum. I
pursues a variety of
additional opportunities
to learn professionally. I
love to find teaching
blog pages that share
content-aligned activity
centers/ resources.
05/08/22
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Attends staff, grade Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
level, department, and to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
other required meetings support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher and 05/08/22
and collaborations. student learning. reflect on teaching student learning within
practice at the classroom grade or department and Works to ensure the
Identifies student and Begins to identify how level. 07/18/21 school and district broadest positive impact
teacher resources at the to access student and levels. 12/10/21 possible on instructional
school and district level. teacher resources in the Interacts with members practice and student
broader professional of the broader Engages with members achievement at school
community. professional community of the broader and district levels and
to access resources that professional community for the profession.
support teacher to access resources and a 05/08/22
effectiveness and wide range of supports
student learning. for teaching the full Initiates and develops
07/18/21 range of learners. professional learning
12/10/21 opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
05/08/22
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying
I collaborate with
colleagues to improve
student learning and reflect
6.3 Collaborating on teaching practices.
Every Wednesday, I
with colleagues and
partake in staff meetings
the broader and team planning. We
professional discuss new strategies,
community to student data, pacing, and
upcoming events. 07/18/21
support teacher and
student learning I interact with members of
a professional community
by partaking in
professional development,
new teacher trainings, and
other trainings. I use the
internet to research other
resources, from teachers,
that I can use in my class.
(i.e. Teachers Pay
Teachers). 07/18/21
Integrating
I collaborate with
colleagues to expand on
teacher and student
learning. An example is by
finding and sharing online
resources on the program
SeeSaw. My teammate and
I will find and customize
activities based on
curriculum to enrich
student understanding.
12/10/21
I engage with members of
the broader professional
community to access
resources. For example, I
worked with another
kindergarten teacher in my
district to find appropriate
accommodations and
resources for a transfer
student with diverse
learning needs. 12/10/21
Innovating
I facilitates
collaboration with
colleagues. I ask them to
plan a meeting day/time
to arrange for prepping
and data review.
05/08/22
I work to ensure the
broadest positive impact
possible on instructional
practice and student
achievement at school
and district levels and
for the profession. I
work with our PBIS
team to think of new
strategies to keep
students engaged with
academic achievement
and positive behavior.
05/08/22
I initiate and develop
professional learning
opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement. I
worked with my
colleagues to create our
own assessments and
shred it during my
Teacher Leader Project.
05/08/22
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
learning and the need for family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and the classroom and
families. information about to families based on school. 07/18/21, school community.
cultural norms of awareness of cultural 12/10/21 Supports a school/
families represented in norms and wide range of district environment in
the school. Welcomes experiences with Communicates to which families take
family involvement at schools. families in ways which leadership to improve
classroom/ school show understanding of student learning.
events. and respect for cultural 05/08/22
norms.07/18/21,
12/10/21
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I support families in order I work with families to
to contribute to our support student learning
classroom and school by providing families
environment. My school with student data, my
offers Kindergarten expectations, and
6.4 Working with Round-Up, Back to School
resources to improve
families to support Night, and Open Houses to
invite families into our student learning.
student learning 05/08/22
classrooms. We hold a
school-wide carnival in the
Fall. I send home resources
such as flashcards, puzzles,
books, and more. I invite
parents to volunteer in our
classroom. 07/18/21,
12/10/21

I use Class Dojo, email,

and telephone to
communicate often with
parents in their preferred
language. I send home
weekly newsletters and
student check-ups for
parents to monitor. I hold
parent-teacher conferences
each trimester with
translators, if needed.
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Element Emerging
Develops awareness
about local
neighborhoods and
communities
surrounding the school.
07/18/21
Uses available
neighborhood and
community resources in
single lessons. 07/18/21
I am aware about the local
neighborhoods and
6.5 Engaging local communities surrounding
the school I research
communities in student demographics. I
support of the understand that my school
instructional is in a low-income, heavy
gang-activity area.
program 07/18/21
I use available resources
provided from my district. I
would like to incorporate
more community resources
into lessons. 07/18/21
Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members to
community resources. community resources to community resources to increase instructional
support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
Includes references or 12/10/21, 05/08/22 program, students, and opportunities for
connections to families. students.
communities in single Includes knowledge of
lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service in
implementing community to improve the community.
instruction. 12/10/21, and enrich the Incorporates community
05/08/22 instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
I use a variety of
community resources to
support curriculum such as
referencing community
workers, local markets, and
encouraging students to
attend fundraisers.
12/10/21, 05/08/22
I include communities
when designing and
implementing instruction.
An example of connecting
community with the
classroom is interviewing a
veteran to hear his/her
prior contributions and
experiences for Veteran's
Day. I had students write a
“thank you hero” letter for
him and sent it to him.
12/10/21, 05/08/22
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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
responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and exceeding professional
expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively. 05/08/22
commitments to commitment by Pursues ways to support 07/18/21, 12/10/21
students. exploring ways to students’ diverse Supports colleagues to
address individual learning needs and Maintains continual maintain the motivation,
student needs. maintains belief in effort to seek, develop, resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for and refine new and ensure that all students
achievement. creative methods to achieve. 05/08/22
ensure individual
student learning.
07/18/21, 12/10/21

6.6 Managing
professional
responsibilities to
maintain motivation
and commitment to
all students
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating
I integrate a range of
professional
responsibilities and
advanced planning. I
dedicate time each week to
prep and plan for lessons,
including materials and
accommodations for
difficult lessons. 07/18/21,
12/10/21
I am passionate about
teaching and making
learning fun! I enjoy
watching videos of new
teaching methods, finding
seasonal resources, and
incorporating interesting
projects into class. After
school, I enjoy going to the
teacher-supply store or
scrolling on Teachers Pay
Teachers to find new and
innovative ways to teach
content. 07/18/21,
12/10/21
Innovating
I model professionalism
and support colleagues
in meeting and
exceeding professional
responsibilities
effectively. I work with
colleagues to discuss
formal letters and
conversations in address
situations, formally. I
make sure that I am
following the
appropriate protocol.
05/08/22
I support colleagues to
maintain the motivation,
resiliency, and energy to
ensure that all students
achieve. I do small
things like bring other
teachers coffee or buy
matching team-shirts to
maintain our motivation!
05/08/22
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high I take responsibility for
contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* standard of personal my student academic
integrity and learning outcomes and
* As follows: commitment to student track them using goals
• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. learning and the and grade-level
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which profession in all standards. I am aware of
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. circumstances. 07/18/21, biases when teaching
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of 12/10/21 and ensure that maintain
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. a fair and respectful
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the Contributes to building diverse-community. I
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. professional community include appropriate
• Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and and holding peers modifications and
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment. accountable to norms of accommodations to
• Understands and implements school and district policies and state and respectful treatment and ELLs and students with
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior. communication. special needs. I report
• Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy, 07/18/21, 12/10/21 any suspected cases or
health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals. abuse/neglect. I am
• Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession. Contributes to fostering professional in all
• Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students. a school culture with a settings and treat
• Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school high degree of students with kindness. I
community. resilience, professional maintain professional
integrity, and ethical conduct in the classroom
conduct.07/18/21, and school community.
12/10/21 05/08/22

6.7 Demonstrating
professional
responsibility,
integrity, and ethical
conduct
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I believe I maintain a high
standard of professionalism
both and outside of the
classroom. I am committed
to students learning and my
career in all circumstances.
I am passionate about my
job, and carry myself with
integrity. 07/18/21,
12/10/21

I contribute to building a
professional community by
holding myself, colleagues,
and other students
responsible for their
actions. I follow all class,
school, and state-wide
rules in this profession.
07/18/21, 12/10/21

I contribute to fostering a
school culture with a high
degree of resilience,
professional integrity, and
ethical conduct. I enforce
school rules and good
morals each day. I hold all
members accountable for
their actions. I create a
positive and safe learning
environment for all.
07/18/21, 12/10/21
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