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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
7/18/2021 learners. 12/4/2021, Engages in and fosters
5/3/22 reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
My team and I reflect on This semester I really
learning outcomes and grew to understand the
6.1 Reflecting on collaborate on ideas to CSTPs as well as the ISTE
help things run more Standards and I reflected
teaching practice in smoothly or help on my use of the
support of student students reach learning standards as well as my
learning goals. 7/18/2021 growth this semester.
12/4/2021

I am observed by and
debrief with my mentor
seven times during the
school year which helps
facilitate my own
reflection and growth
5/3/22
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into
through required account self-
processes and local assessment of teaching
protocols. practice.
Attends required Expands knowledge
professional and skills individually
development. and with colleagues
through available
professional
development.
7/18/2021
6.2 Establishing
professional goals
and engaging in
continuous and
purposeful
professional growth
and development
I set goals for myself, but
I think I can be better
about seeking out more
professional
development outside of
what is available at my
school. I am committed
to growth throughout my
entire professional
career. 7/18/2021
Applying Integrating Innovating
Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
assessment. challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
with school and variety of sources. learning within and
district goals, and beyond the classroom.
focuses on improving Engages in and
student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted practice for
professional on student professional
development based on achievement. Pursues development.
needs identified in a variety of additional
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
12/4/2021 organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice. 5/3/22
This year my school This semester I set
started using Get Better leadership goals and as
Faster goals for our part of that attended the
teacher observations and RULER 2022 professional
debriefs. I am observed development to learn my
seven times throughout about my school’s SEL
the year and debrief with curriculum 5/3/22
administrators at my
school. One goal that I am
working towards is
economy of language and
having more student and
less teacher talk.
12/4/2021
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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
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
the school and district teacher resources in members of the Engages with members and student
level. the broader broader professional of the broader achievement at school
professional community to access professional and district levels and
community. resources that support community to access for the profession.
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
and student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
6.3 Collaborating teaching the full range professional learning
with colleagues and of learners. opportunities with the
the broader 7/18/2021, broader professional
professional 12/4/2021 community focused on
community to student achievement.
support teacher 5/3/22
and student I truly value As part of my leadership
collaborating with my goals, I presented
learning team, my colleagues, and takeaways from the PD I
my administrators. I attended to my
observe in other colleagues and was able
classrooms when I can to to share with
learn from my colleagues. administration what my
I participate in school colleagues would like to
committees and work learn more about in our
collaboratively with para professional
professions, special development cycles next
education teachers, and year. 5/3/22
enrichment teachers.
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I participate in my school
adjuct duty, which this
year is the English
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Learner committee. I also
attend all professional
development meetings
and collaborate with my
first grade team weekly.
12/4/2021
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 community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with show understanding of families take
classroom/ school schools. and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. norms. 7/18/2021 student learning.
12/4/2021. 5/3/22
I love to use parent I continue to
volunteers in the communicate with
6.4 Working with classroom for centers or parents many different
families to support to share their knowledge ways. Now that we are
student learning about applicable topics. back in person, it is very
Parents are partners in important to me to allow
their child’s education, parents to participate in
and I always seek to form my classroom. One
a connection to better parent comes into help
understand their child students with math each
and their needs. I Monday. 12/4/2021
communicate through
newsletters, homework, My room parents have
report cards, back to implemented amazing
school night, conferences, lessons during our
emails, and website garden time, inviting
posting. 7/18/2021 other parents in to talk
about their cultures and
relevant experiences.
During Ability Awareness
Month, a parent came in
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to read a book about
autism and teach the
class about it. 5/3/22
6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
communities in about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
instructional communities to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
program
connections to students, and families. for students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
community resources lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. implementing community to improve in the community.
instruction 7/18/2021 and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
12/4/2021, 5/3/22 into the school
learning community.
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Community members are
invited to speak in our
citizenship unit as well as
our unit on Ethiopia. For
our service-learning
project, students learn
about a local foodbank,
collect canned goods, and
take a field trip to help at
the foodbank. 7/18/2021
Integrating Innovating
I have two parents from
my class who teach
garden lessons in our
school garden. They tie in
lessons to relevant
cultural and community
events. For example,
teaching about the three
sisters’ vegetables during
Indigenous People’s Day
by tasting the vegetables
in our garden.
12/4/2021
The teachers at my
school created a
fundraiser in the
community for new
playground equipment.
My team also applied for
and got a grand for new
math manipulatives
funded by a community
organization. 5/3/22
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
professional understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
maintain responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
students students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
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. ensure individual that all students
7/18/2021 student learning. achieve.
12/4/2021, 5/3/22
I make sure to set This year I took
times that are work- advantage of an
opportunity that my
free to give myself school gave teachers to
breaks that leave me get EdWell coaching,
refreshed and ready which helps support
to return to work. I teachers in their personal
make an effort to and professional lives. I
meet with my coach
keep nights after every other week to
9pm work-free to develop strategies to help
establish boundaries me succeed and set goals.
and be my best self 12/4/2021
for my students the
This year has been
following day. challenging but I have
7/18/2021 stayed on top of planning
and organizing
curriculum as I have
needed last minute
substitutes many times. I
work with my team to
support them in their
absences by helping
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.*
* As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
 Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
 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
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.
Integrating Innovating
organize curriculum.
5/3/22
Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances.
Contributes to building professional community
and holding peers accountable to norms of
respectful treatment and communication.
Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
and ethical conduct. 7/18/2021, 12/4/2021,
5/3/22
I am always professional with my students, student
families, community members, and colleagues no
matter what. I take my role and responsibility
seriously and adhere to all school policies. I place a
huge emphasis on social-emotional learning and
ensure my classroom is a safe space for all.
7/18/2021
This year I have incorporated even more social-
emotional learning into my classroom by partnering
with the school counselor to teach lessons on
friendship, kindness, inclusion, and managing big
feelings. 12/4/2021
I promote equity and restorative justice in my
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classroom. I use mindfulness strategies and calm
down techniques. I meet all my students where they
are and emphasize growth mindset and progress over
perfection. 5/3/22