MN Core Leadership Competencies (required for all licensure areas)
Portfolio Evaluation Form: Madyson Webber
SKILL/KNOWLEDGE Initial (ED 695A) Mid-Program (Practicums) Final (ED 695B or ED 699)
A. Leadership
A1. Collaboratively accessing
and improving culture, and
climate;
A2. Providing purpose and direction
for individuals and groups;
A3. Modeling shared leadership
and decision-making strategies;
A4. Demonstrating an understanding
of issues affecting education
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 - Culture and inclusivity is something I
value in the classroom. I would like to
gain more knowledge on how to do this
more fluidly.
3 - Everything done in my classroom has
an established purpose. I would like to
improve my ability to attract the
student’s motivation better.
3 - I attend weekly PLCs with four other
fourth grade teachers and various other
staff members. My input is valued in this
group. I would like to take on a stronger
role in the group by gaining more
knowledge on becoming a better leader.
2 - With the understanding I’ve gained
during my first year as a teacher, I have
been able to identify issues affecting
education. I am still learning strategies on
how to best adapt to a variety of
situations.
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
4 - Participating in professional
development, PLC environments, PBIS
committees and more, I have been growing
in this area.
3 - Transitioning from first grade to fourth
grade has been difficult. I feel as if I am
growing and adapting to these changes in
positive ways that can serve many more
learners
3 - Moving into a new grade level with
three other new teachers and two teachers
who have been in the grade level for some
time was a learning process where I did
what I could or what I knew I could
accomplish.
3 - I feel more knowledgeable with issues
affecting education as I take steps to
research and learn more.
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
5 - This is an area I feel like I grew a lot in
throughout this year. It was among one of
my goals to feel more strength in this area.
Through professional development,
collaboration, and positive interactions
with administration, staff, and the
community I feel much more confident in
this area.
4 - I feel stronger in this area through
experience working with a variety of
students in different grade levels.
Establishing a purpose for teaching and
learning is a trait that has guided my
practices and optimized or enhanced
student learning experiences.
4 - This is an area of strength.
4 - I am more involved in our community
and school. I attend school board meetings
and research topics that are addressed
locally, I also keep up to date with current
issues. I am still learning and taking steps

A5. Through a visioning process,
formulating strategic plans and goals
with staff and community;
A6. Setting of priorities in the context
of stakeholder needs;
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A7. Serving as a spokesperson for the
welfare of all learners in a multicultural
context; Serving as a spokesperson for
the welfare of all learners in a
multicultural context;
4 - During PLC and other collaborative
planning times, I feel as if my ideas and
goals are valued and utilized in various
settings.
2 - I could use more experience with this
area.
4 - I am a constant advocate for my
students of a variety of cultures. I have
been constantly learning and opening up
my room for conversations about the
similarities and differences in our
communities. Keeping an open mind and
continuously learning about how I can
advocate for multicultural settings have
been leading me a long way.
5 - I am actively engaged and contributing
to different school committees, community
events and organizations.
3 - This is not an area of strength at this
moment. I feel as if moving from a new
school to a completely different grade level
this year has been a learning experience. I
have taken steps to grow as well as
understand my students and their strengths
or weaknesses. I do understand that our
priorities in a classroom are not always
meant to be academic.
4 4 - I value individuality and have a passion
to feel more confident in my
understanding, but I am actively involved
in the process of what it takes to grow.
5 - I am actively engaged and contributing
to different school committees, community
events and organizations.
4 - I understand how to analyze data to
better support my students and move
forward with their learning. I am also a
firm believer in building relationships and
have continuous goals to establish a
positive learning environment for all
learners. Understanding the needs, the
personalities, and the strengths of those
involved can help identify a list of
priorities to focus on. I have not only
grown in this area, I have also grown in
understanding its depth.
for incorporating a variety of cultures into
our learning. I work with the multicultural
instructor to plan activities and gain new
understandings in order to best teach and
guide my students into a fully immersed
classroom community. I will be furthering
my passion for a multicultural learning
environment by taking on the role of a
multicultural educator through our
school’s summer program.
A8. Understanding how education
is impacted by local, state,
national, and international events;
A9. Demonstrating the ability to
facilitate and motivate others;
A10. Demonstrating the ability to
implement change or educational
reform.
B. Organizational Management
B1. Demonstrating an understanding
of organizational systems;
2 - I have not seen many effects on how
education is impacted by a variety of
outside factors. I have however seen how
a pandemic affects a school environment
in many drastic ways. It creates a space
that requires continuous adaptation. I felt
as if I was able to do what was required
and necessary under the given
circumstances.
3 - I value an environment that is based
on encouragement and positive
reinforcement. I would like to learn how
to better facilitate my classroom
management strategies. During my first
year I taught distance learning models
and this created a hard time to maximize
student motivation.
1 - I have not needed to implement a
change in the education or curriculum
thus far. I have been learning about the
schools provided curriculum.
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 - I understand the value of an
organization system to support
education. My knowledge can be
expanded with more experience however.
3 - I am gaining more understanding
through courses and seeking out new
information. I still lack understanding and
information to support my strengths in this
area
4 4 - I have constantly grown in this area
2 2 - I don’t hold any position to create a
3 - I understand the value of an
organization system to support education.
My knowledge can be expanded with more
experience however.
3 - I feel more knowledgeable in this area
after taking courses and seeking out
information. With more experience and
gaining more knowledge, I feel like I will
have a stronger understanding.
through my experiences working with a
variety of learners at different grade levels.
Building relationships and structuring
learning experiences based upon the
students has maximized my growth. I
would still like to grow in regards to
behavior management.
change in educational reform. I also am
still learning about what it takes to
understand and serve this area’s criteria.
4 - I have been gaining more
understanding of organizational systems.
Taking part in school committees and
working in professional development
opportunities has guided me to understand
how various organization systems are
needed to support the entirety of an
educational system.
 B2. Defining and using processes for
gathering, analyzing, managing and using
data to plan and make decisions for
program evaluation;
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B3. Planning and scheduling personal
and organizational work, establishing
procedures to regulate activities and
projects, and delegating and
empowering others at appropriate
levels;
B4. Demonstrating the ability to
analyze need and allocate personnel
and material resources;
B5. Developing and managing budgets
and maintain accurate fiscal budgets;
B6. Demonstrating an understanding
of facilities development, planning
and management;
2 - I have had the chance to use student
data to make informed decisions. I
however have not used this data to
evaluate programs.
2 - Within my classroom, I have planned
and scheduled work in an organized
manner. I have not necessarily worked
with delegating others to accomplish
tasks.
2 - I have little experience in this area but
understand how to navigate material and
resources. I could use more experience
and understanding with this area.
0 - I have no experience or understanding
in this area.
1 - I understand the development and
planning processes. I could use more
experience with the management
3 - I began diving more into student data
as well as how to use it to make decisions.
I have also had the chance to have
discussions revolving around data and
adapting new curriculum to support
student success. This is my first year
teaching primary students, so I am still
learning and gaining confidence when
addressing their needs most effectively.
2 - This is not an area I have a strong
position to grow in at the moment.
2- I don’t have many opportunities to grow
in this area in regards to school leadership.
0 - I do not have experience in this area
and have a limited understanding.
2 - I have a little more understanding in
this area but have limited opportunities to
impact our facilities development,
4 - I have a much deeper understanding of
using data to make informed decisions. I
also feel as if I am able to use data to serve
a variety of learning at differing age levels.
This is an area I am feeling confident in,
but could use more experience to
maximize my understanding.
3 - I have taken on more leadership roles
in our grade level and I am more involved
in committees to become stronger. I again
don’t have many opportunities to grow in
this area, but I am taking on the role to
participate in these leadership roles more.
3 - I have more understanding in this area
and can address the needs in a classroom
or a committee, outside of the classroom, I
do not have many opportunities to lead or
allocate resources.
1- I have more understanding in this area
through research and participating in
budgetary discussions for our school. I
however don’t have experience working
with or managing a school budget and still
lack knowledge in most areas surrounding
it.
2 - I have no opportunities or roles in
managing a facility. I feel strong in regards
to developing, planning, and managing a

B7. Understanding and using technology
as a management tool.
C. Diversity Leadership
C1. Demonstrating an understanding
and recognition of the significance of
diversity, and responding to the needs
of diverse learners;
C2. Creating and monitoring a
positive learning environment for all
students;
process/facilitation.
3 - I have a good understanding of
technology and how it can be used as a
management tool. I could use some more
experience.
3 - I have an understanding and
appreciation for diversity and the need to
respond to diverse learners.
Accommodating and modifying the
learning environment is crucial to the
success and equity in education.
4 - I do well with creating a positive and
enjoyable learning environment for all of
my students. With more experience I
hope to continue to grow and learn how
to keep the learning environments
positive and encouraging at all times.
planning, and management. classroom environment. My understanding
and roles outside of the classroom are
however limited.
4 5 - I grew a lot in this area through being a
distance learning teacher. Using
technology in the classroom outside of
teaching distance learning is an area I
wanted to grow more in. I now understand
how to use technology as a tool to analyze
data and maximize student engagement or
growth.
3 4 - After switching grade levels and
working with a variety of learners at
different abilities and grade levels has
supported my growth in this area. I have
not only worked with learning and
adapting or accommodating learning to
students, I have also been becoming more
knowledgeable in regards to a variety of
cultures, I will also be taking on the role of
teaching a cultural class this summer to
further and diversify my learning.
4 5 - I believe this is an area of strength. I
value and support a learning environment
that emphasizes engagement and
positivity. I build relationships with my
students so they feel valued in the
classroom and are able to work with
information or activities that suit their
interest levels.
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C3. Creating and monitoring a
positive working environment for all
staff;
C4. Promoting sensitivity of
diversity throughout the school
community;
C5. Demonstrating the ability to adapt
educational programming to the needs
of diverse constituencies;
D. Policy and Law
4 - I feel as if I help create a positive
working environment for my coworkers.
I have gained experience by being a part
of our school's sunshine committee and
hope to have more opportunities as I gain
more experience.
3 - I understand diversity and how it can
be affected in a school environment. I
however need more experience on how to
respond to the bias/implicit bias that
surrounds diversity.
3 - My first class was diverse culturally
and academically. It was my job to adapt
and modify the learning environment to
the needs of my learners. Based on my
students’ motivation and data, I saw many
great results.
3 - Moving schools and grade levels has
made it take more time to build
relationships with my peers and insert
myself into opportunities to be involved in
a positive way. Through this shift I have
been taking steps to be positive and get to
know my peers.
3 4 - I have been able to take part in different
3 - Moving to a new school and working
with new material has been a challenge
that I am still building confidence with.
With more understanding and working
with this new age group of students, I will
gain more confidence on how to adapt or
accommodate the learning material better.
4 - I enjoy working with our staff
community to bring positivity to our
environment. I am a part of our PBIS
committee and have made presentations
that include a variety of staff members. I
am also getting to learn more about my
peers by building relationships with them.
I believe spending more time in our school
will give me more opportunities to grow.
learning environments that have allowed
me to experience diversity through culture,
behaviors, and abilities. I am also feeling
like I have been establishing myself in the
school, which has made me feel like a
more effective and informed advocate for
our students, staff and community.
4 - Having only three years of experience
with teaching, and one year with my
current grade level, leaves me with a lot of
space to grow in this area. I feel as if I am
able to effectively adapt or accommodate
learning experiences to support a diverse
group of learners. I however am still
working on finding new ways to support
all of my learners. I have been a part of
professional learning experiences and have
constantly been working on developing
myself as an educator.
 D1. Developing, adjusting, and
implementing policy to meet local,
state, and federal requirements and
conditional provisions, standards, and
regulatory applications;
D2. Recognizing and applying standards
of care involving civil and criminal
liability for negligence, harassment, and
intentional torts;
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D3. Demonstrating an understanding
of state, federal, and case law
governing general education, special
education, and community education.
E. Political Influence
and Governance
2 - I understand educational policy, how
to navigate it, and identify discrepancies.
I also had many instances where I had to
act on my role as a mandated reporter in
regard to the maltreatment of my
students. I lack experience and
understanding in some of these areas.
3 - In regard to the wellbeing of my
students, I was a strong advocate in
response to maltreatment over the past
year. I also understand how to respond
ethically and responsibly to negligence,
harassment and intentional torts from
staff, parents, and students. I have limited
experience in this area. I also feel as if I
still look for support in how to handle
situations I am uncomfortable with. This
is an area I look forward to growing in. I
know that teachers
are looked upon to be role models and
care for the wellbeing of the students
we come across. I want to ensure I am
able to do my best job in this area.
2 - I have a general understanding of the
laws and legal requirements in this area. I
however could have a lot more knowledge
and understanding.
2 2 - I have more understanding in this area
3 - I have limited experience in this area,
but do have understanding on what I
should be looking and listening for in
order to promote a safe space for all
individuals.
2 3 - I have gained a little more
but have no opportunities to develop or
adjust policy. I have been implementing
policy in the school/classroom. I have been
learning and keeping up to date on policy
and changes within this area.
3 - I have little experience in this area. I
can gain more confidence and
understanding on how to navigate various
situations. I believe that I am able to
address and discuss various harassment
situations, but have not experienced other
civil or criminal matters.
understanding in this area through my
Master’s course work. I however don’t
fully understand or know all of the laws.
With my new understanding. I will
however become more involved in
learning different areas covered in the
laws.
 E1. Exhibiting an understanding of
school districts as a political system,
including governance models;
E2. Demonstrating the ability to
involve stakeholders in the
development of educational policy;
E3. Understanding the role and
coordination of social agencies and
human services;
E4. Demonstrating the ability to align
constituencies in support of priorities
and build coalitions for programmatic
and financial support.
F. Communication
F1. Formulating and carrying out plans
for internal and external
communications;
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2 - I have limited understanding and
experience in this area.
1 - I have knowledge of educational
policies, I have not been a part of
developing such policies or making
changes to them.
2 - I have limited experience in this area.
2 - I have limited knowledge and
experience in this area. I have seen
meetings regarding this area by
observing our local board meetings. Our
school has been experiencing many
changes and I have seen how much work
goes behind these decisions.
4 - I had transparent and consistent
communication with my internal and
external communication. I feel as if I
have been doing well in this area by
reaching out immediately, and by
continuously sharing
the positives and negatives experienced in
the environment we are in.
2 - I have limited understanding and
experience in this area.
1 2 - I have no experience in this area but
2 - I understand this area, yet could use
more understanding.
2 - I have no experience in this area.
4 4 - I would like to be more consistent in
3 - I have gained more understanding in
this area through coursework. I have a
better understanding of how funds are
being allocated and how each school
works together to serve a common
purpose.
have a better understanding of policy and
how others are getting stakeholders
involved in the development of policy.
2 - I still have little understanding in this
area but have more understanding of the
roles of social agencies and human
services.
2 - Working with a PLC team has helped
me grow in the understanding of
determining priorities that best support
students' academic achievement. I could
use more experience to furtherly grow.
this area and provide more engaging
opportunities for communication. I do
actively communicate with parents, peers,
and the community.
F2. Demonstrating facilitation skills;
F3. Recognizing and applying an
understanding of individual and group
behavior in normal and stressful
situations;
F4. Facilitating teamwork;
F5. Demonstrating an understanding
of conflict resolution and problem
solving strategies;
3 - I can use more experience with this
area, however, I have been growing in a
positive direction as I gain more
experience.
4 - I understand that behavior can change
abruptly. I do well staying calm and
collected in stressful situations in order to
support the immediate needs of my
students. I also understand how to manage
changing behaviors effectively but could
use more strategies to utilize under
various circumstances I may be faced
with in my future.
4 - I work closely with my administrative
staff, support staff, and team members. I
understand roles, commitment, and
requirements. I also support teamwork by
designating jobs and roles in the
classroom to ensure all students are
working together at their own levels of
learning.
3 - I have a good understanding of
conflict resolution and problem-solving
strategies inside and outside of the
classroom.
3 - Moving into a new grade level and
school has been an adjustment that I am
still learning about.
4 5 - This is an area of strength. I can
5 - This is an area I have grown much
more in and value.
4 4 - I have not experienced much conflict in
3 - I feel as if I am strong with facilitating
my skills within the classroom. I am
looking to grow more in regards to my
leadership skills and classroom
management.
recognize changes in behaviors and how to
navigate these changes based upon a given
situation. Getting to know each student as
an individual and staying up to date on
changes in society has helped me learn
how to better manage a variety of
circumstances.
5 - Through coaching, working with our
targeted services program, being a part of
the PBIS committee and PLC team has
helped me grow and facilitate various
opportunities that require teamwork. I
value teamwork as a major attribute of a
strong leader. I would consider this a
personal strength of mine.
my short time as a teacher. I however have
knowledge and tools to navigate a
situation where conflict may arise. Clear
communication and collaboration is an
attribute that supports this area. I am also
aware of who to reach out to in case
conflict does arise and needs other
individuals involved.
 F6. Making presentations that are clear
and easy to understand;
F7. Responding, reviewing and
summarizing information for groups;
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F8. Communicating appropriately
speaking, listening, and writing for
different audiences such as students,
teachers, parents, community, and other
stakeholders;
F9. Understanding and utilizing
appropriate communication technology.
G. Community Relations
3 - I have not had much experience
making presentations. When I have, I did
well at keeping the material organized
and purposeful. I have been praised and
asked to share some of my work
furtherly. I have also been asked to guide
coworkers and students with new
resources to create professional and or
engaging presentations.
3 - I lack experience but understand the
process.
4 - I feel as if I am consistently
communicating with a variety of people
for various purposes. I feel valued, heard,
and respected in these settings and have
been asked to furtherly participate or
voice my thoughts.
3 - I understand some forms of
communication through technology. I
could however grow in the ways I
communicate. I would like to have a
basis of communication that’s more
engaging.
Self Score(1-5) and Comments
3 - I have not had much more experience
in sharing presentations, but have been
making more that have a common or clear
purpose.
3 - I have been able to participate in more
experiences, but could use more
experiences in order to grow stronger.
4 5 - This is an area of strength. I am
4 - I had the chance to become more
comfortable and active with using
technology as a communication method.
4 - I have little experience making
presentations. I have had the chance to
make a presentation for our school
assembly and have made a variety of
presentations for my coursework. Making
presentations is a strength of mine, I
however need more experience sharing
presentations in a variety of environments.
4 - This is an area I could use more
experience in. I have however been able to
represent my grade level team in various
meetings of committees and relay
information afterwards.
actively communicating with my students,
peers, community members and parents.
5 - I feel like this is a strength of mine. I
am constantly looking for new tools and
resources in which I can communicate
information through. I am beginning to
teach others how to utilize the
communication resources that the school
uses, as well as how to use other methods
that also show effectiveness.
G1. Articulating organizational purpose
and priorities to the community and
media;
G2. Requesting and responding
to community feedback;
G3. Demonstrating the ability to
build community consensus;
G4. Relating political initiatives
to stakeholders, including
parental
involvement programs;
G5. Identifying and interacting
with internal and external publics;
2 - Need more experience.
1 - Need more experience.
1 - I have a general understanding but
limited perspective or experience.
2 - I have some understanding in this area
but could use more experience and
knowledge.
4 - I feel as if I have positive interactions
between many communities of
individuals.
2 - Need more experience. 2 - I have a little more experience
discussing priorities in education with the
community. But I lack experience or a
position where I can hold an active role in
this area.
1 2 - I have used a polling system to gain
feedback from the community based upon
current issues or topics to use for
educational purposes. I still have a lack of
experience in this area.
1 2 - I have facilitated certain environments
where coming to a mutual agreement or
understanding has been required in order
to achieve our goals. I could use more
experience through stronger leadership
roles.
2 2 - I have an understanding of this area but
am still learning more about the political
initiatives and how to have discussions
about these topics.
4 5 - I have many positive interactions with
various groups of people. Being a part of a
variety of programs inside and outside of
the school has helped me grow in this area.
Soccer, Targeted Services, PBIS
Committee, PTO meetings and being
involved in the community are a few
opportunities that have helped me expand
my interactions with constituents.
G6. Understanding and responding to
the news media;
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G7. Promoting a positive image of
schools and the school district;
G8. Monitoring and addressing
perceptions about school-community
issues;
G9. Demonstrating the ability to identify
and articulate critical community issues
that may impact local education.
2 - I understand that news media can have
an impact on education. I have not
needed to respond to the media recently.
I have witnessed others who have needed
to respond to various problems.
4 - I promote a positive image on schools
and the district by actively sharing
positive stories and experiences within
the community. Many of my experiences
have been shared through the district
webpage for the public to see.
2 - I lack experience in this area.
3 - I have an understanding on how to
identify critical issues. I could use more
experience on how to respond or react.
2 3 - Up until this point I have not stayed
4 5 - I am an active contributor in the
3 - I am staying more current with school
issues as they are seeming more present
post covid.
3 3 - I am more knowledgeable and
well informed in regards to the news
media. I am currently staying much more
up to date with relevant topics. I have little
experience with responding to media
within the news, but have been gaining
deeper understanding in what is being
shared.
community in regards to representing our
school district. Coaching and interacting
with our district's posts on social media are
two areas that can reflect my growth and
strengths in this area. I value our school’s
mission and purpose which makes it easier
for me to promote a positive image.
3 - Being affected personally by budgeting
restrictions post covid has pushed me to
become more aware and current with
issues being faced in the
schools/community. My awareness has
helped me grow and become better
informed on the perception about school
issues. This awareness has also helped me
grow to be a better advocate for issues that
we are facing within the
school/community.
informed in this area. I am still learning
and will feel more confident with my

H. Curriculum Planning and
Development for the Success of
All Learners
H1. Demonstrating the ability to
enhance teaching and learning through
curriculum assessment and strategic
planning for all learners, including
early childhood, elementary, middle
and junior high school, high school,
special education, and adult levels;
H2. Demonstrating the ability to
provide planning and methods to
anticipate trends and educational
implications.
H3. Demonstrating the ability to develop,
implement, and monitor procedures to
align sequence, and articulate
curriculum and validate curricular
procedures;
H4. Demonstrating the ability to
identify instructional objectives and
use valid and reliable performance
indicators and evaluative procedures
to measure performance outcomes;
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
2 - I understand this area but have limited
experience. We did not fully use
assessments as we would in a regular
school year. Using a variety of learning
models under the circumstances of a
pandemic required us to make informed
decisions in a variety of different ways.
3 - I did well at adapting to various
circumstances and anticipated learning
trends and how to respond to them. I
look forward to growing more in this
area.
3 - I understand this area but could use
further experience.
3 - I understand how to use and identify
objectives and procedures to measure
them. I could use some additional
experience.
2 - I have limited experience with a variety
of age groups. I still have little experience
in this area but have been learning and
implementing a variety of strategies to
enhance learning for elementary aged
students.
3 3 - I am still growing as an educator.
3 - I understand this area but could use
further experience.
3 4 - Working with a PLC team has guided
understanding with more learning
opportunities and experience.
2 - I have no experience working with
learners outside of an elementary setting.
Within an elementary setting I also have
limited experiences. With experience, I
will grow stronger as a teacher and gain or
implement new strategies which enhance a
learning environment.
Given my short time as a teacher, I have
been able to identify trends in the student’s
learning and how to adapt to these trends.
Given that I have only been in my current
grade level for one year, I have a lot more
growing to do which will come with more
experience and understanding of this
specific age group of children.
4 - This is an area I am feeling more
strongly in, yet I could use further
experience. Utilizing and helping create
curriculum maps have helped me grow in
this area.
me to become stronger in this area. We are
constantly referring to the standards when
we are planning instructional objectives
and evaluations.
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H5. Appropriately using
learning technologies;
H6. Demonstrating an understanding of
alternative instructional designs,
curriculum, behavior management, and
assessment accommodations and
modifications;
H7. Demonstrating an understanding
of urgency of global
competitiveness.
I. Instructional Management
for the Success of All Learners
I1. Demonstrate an understanding
of research of learning and
instructional strategies;
4 - I use technology for a variety of
learning experiences. I also enjoy
incorporating technology for students to
experience a discovery learning and
critical thinking process. I am a strong
advocate to appropriately use learning
technology.
3 - I have a good understanding of this
area but could use further experience.
1 - I have a general understanding of
global competitiveness. I however do not
fully understand the impact and urgency
of it.
Self Score(1-5) and Comments
3 - I have a good understanding of
research based practice and how to
incorporate various instructional
strategies. I could use further experience.
4 4
4 4 - This year I have focused on growing in
regards to behavioral management. I feel
like I gained new understandings and tools
that have helped me become stronger in
this area. I would like to improve in the
area of behavior management and how to
effectively modify student learning. I
expect to grow and learn more through
further experience.
1 1 - My understanding in this area is
minimal.
3 4 - I am constantly researching learning
and instructional strategies to promote
effective teaching practices. I am able to
identify a reputable and accurate source of
information.
I2. Describing and applying research and
best practices on integrating curriculum
and resources to help all learners achieve
at high levels;
I3. Demonstrating the ability to utilize
data for instructional decision making;
I4. Demonstrating the ability to
design appropriate assessment
strategies for measuring learner
outcomes;
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I5. Demonstrating the ability to
implement alternative instructional
designs, curriculum, behavior
management, and assessment
accommodations and modifications.
3 - My journey has been a continuum of
using research and best practice to
facilitate the various learning
environments. I feel like I have
knowledge to access the information
needed to make influential decisions in
the classroom.
3 - I have used data to form many
instructional decisions. Being my first
year as a teacher, I can use more
experience.
3 - I utilize a variety of assessment
strategies to keep the students engaged
and have pride in their understanding. I
would like to further develop this skill
through experience.
3 - I have done well in this area but could
use more experience.
4 4 - I am knowledgeable of our curriculum
through the use of it and participating in
professional development experiences. I
am using my knowledge to collect data
and assess areas of strength and weakness
that need to be furtherly addressed.
4 4 - This is an area of strength. I believe I
need to gain more experience in order to
become stronger in this area. I am able to
look through a collection of data to
determine what needs to be addressed as a
whole as well as at an individual level.
3 3 - I am still leaning on a team of more
experienced teachers in order to design or
utilize appropriate assessment strategies. I
do however believe I need more
experience in order to become more
confident in my own abilities.
3 4 - I have demonstrated my use of various
instructional designs, behavior
management plans, and assessment
accommodations/modifications. I have a
strong understanding that each student
learns, acts, or grows differently.
Therefore, their differences need to be met
in a variety of ways to promote each
student’s success. I still have some
growing to do in this area, and look
forward to having further experience.
I6. Demonstrating the ability to
appropriately use technology to
support instruction.
J. Human Resource
Management
J1. Demonstrating knowledge of
effective personnel recruitment,
selection, and retention;
J2. Demonstrating an understanding of
staff development to improve the
performance of all staff members;
J3. Demonstrating the ability to select
and apply appropriate models for
supervision and evaluation;
4 - I have a great understanding of
technology and various resources that
can be accessed through it. I have been
able to support my students and
coworkers in this area.
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
2 - I know how and who to involve when
it involves the students. I have little
experience in other aspects of this area.
3 - I have participated in many
developmental processes and
continuously accessed information to
further develop my understanding and
performance. I have a ways to go, but my
eagerness to be a lifelong learner is a
quality I value.
3 - This is an area I have been able to
facilitate well throughout my first year. I
believe I can use more experience.
4 - I have a lot of knowledge of how to use
technology to support instruction. I have
been failing to use it more often after my
switch from fourth to first grade.
2 2 - I have some understanding of this area
3 - I participate and have an understanding
of staff development. I don’t have any
experience guiding or leading these
opportunities.
3 - Moving from fourth grade to first grade
has been an adjustment for me. I have
been learning how different the students
are academically and behaviorally, but I
could still use some more experience.
5 - I have a strong understanding of how to
use technology to support education. I
have utilized Epic, Kahoot, edpuzzle,
OSMO, and splash learn to provide
practice and assessment opportunities. I
also feel much more knowledgeable on
how to use the STAR assessment to gauge
growth and proficiency and how to use the
data to determine or address any areas of
need.
but have no experience or opportunities to
participate in the process.
3 - I have no experience leading this
meetings or the process behind
determining what topics will be addressed.
I do however understand the importance
and value of staff development.
4 - I feel as if I have been growing and
learning how to apply appropriate models
for supervision and evaluation. I feel
stronger in this area as I have been able to
work with a range of students. I have
worked with kindergarten, first, second,
and fourth grade students thus far. I don’t
feel as confident as I would like to in this
area, but I feel like I have the proper
understanding in order to sufficiently meet
this area’s intention.
J4. Describing and demonstrating the
ability to apply the legal requirements for
personnel selection, development,
retention, and dismissal;
J5. Demonstrating an understanding of
management responsibilities to act in
accordance with federal and state
constitutional provisions, statutory and
case law, regulatory applications toward
education, local rules, procedures, and
directives governing human resource
management;
J6. Demonstrating understanding of
labor relations and collective
bargaining; and
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J7. Demonstrating understanding of
the administration of employee
contracts, benefits, and financial
account;
K. Values and Ethics of
Leadership
K1. Demonstrating an understanding of
the role of education in a democratic
1 - I don’t quite understand the meaning
of this area.
1 - I have limited knowledge and
experience in this area.
1 - I have limited knowledge and
experience in this area.
0 - Besides the understanding of my own
teaching contract. I have no knowledge of
the formulation or administrative side of
it.
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
2 - I understand the role I have as an
educator. My political knowledge is
1 - I have no experience or opportunities in
this area. I also don’t understand or know
all of the legal requirements for the listed
items.
1 - I have a lack of understanding in this
area.
1 1 - I have very limited understanding in
1 - I understand the contract and how the
pay scale or benefits portion works. I have
no administration experience in this area.
2 2 - This is an area that I could use more
2 - I have a little more understanding of
the legal requirements of this area. I
however have no experience or
opportunities to be a part of these
processes. Being in my third year of
budgetary cuts has helped me gain more
understanding through research and
discussions with my mentors or advisors.
2 - I have no experience in this area but
have been gaining more understanding
through my course work and further
research. I have a lot of learning to do in
this area but feel more confident to find the
proper information to help me gain a better
understanding.
this area. I have slightly more
understanding in collective bargaining but
could use further knowledge and
information.
1 - I have a general knowledge of this area,
but have no experience or deeper
knowledge of the background information
regarding the creation and determining
factors of these components.
understanding in. I believe that I have
society;
K2. Demonstrating an understanding of
and model democratic value systems,
ethics, and moral leadership;
K3. Demonstrating the ability to
balance complex community
demands in the best interest of
learners;
K4. Helping learners grow and develop
as caring, informed citizens;
K5. Demonstrating an understanding
and application of the Code of Ethics
for Administrators under Part
3512.5200.
however lacking.
2 - I have limited understanding and
experience in this area.
2 - I always keep my students’ best
interest in mind. I want to become a
stronger leader and advocate to better
approach various circumstances.
4 - I value diversity and community
involvement. I feel as if I portray my
values and understanding of this area
well.
1 - I could use more understanding in this
area.
some general knowledge, but am still
identifying my own biases in regards to
certain areas this competency involves.
2 3 - I feel strongly in regards to my
understanding in ethics and moral
leadership, and have limited understanding
in regards to the democratic component. I
believe I can use more experience and
further understanding to grow in this area.
3 3 - I would consider myself a strong
advocate for my students. However, I have
not worked with the specific managerial
components to balance these demands
across an entire school. I have the best
interest of my students in mind and plan to
become a stronger advocate with
experience and further knowledge.
4 5 - This is a component I feel strongly
about. This is one of my personal mission
statements as a coach and educator. I try to
keep my teaching relevant and I truly care
about teaching them more than just
academic content. I want to help guide
them through the world and show them
how they can create positive impacts in
their community.
2 2 - I can still use further understanding in
this area. I have some knowledge about the
code of ethics through researching it and
learning more about each component, but
have no experience as an administrator.
 L. Judgment and
Problem Analysis
L1. Identifying the elements of a
problem situation by analyzing relevant
information, framing issues, identifying
possible causes, and reframing possible
solutions;
L2. Demonstrating adaptability
and conceptual flexibility;
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L3. Assisting others in forming
opinions about problems and issues;
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 - As a teacher this is an area that is
constantly circulating throughout each
day. Using transparent communication
and utilizing best practice are resourceful
tools in my toolbelt.
3 - Being a first-year teacher during a
pandemic, which had a focus on
adaptation and changing learning
environments, proved it’s challenges. I
was able to apply my knowledge to adapt
to various situations and understandings
with limited time. I have yet to
experience a variety of changes. I
however feel as if I do well in this area.
3 - I guide others to form opinions about
problems and solutions by allowing them
to see both sides equally. I promote an
environment that positively encourages
individuals to be themselves and believe
in their own understanding of the world.
3 3 - This area reminds me to stay current
4 - Moving into a new grade and another
change in experience has been an
opportunity to adapt and become more
flexible in regards to my practices.
3 4 - I have developed a focus on building
with my information and analyze it
through a variety of lenses. I really only
have experience in this area from a
classroom perspective and could use more
in regards to an overall school or
administrative perspective.
4 - I have had the chance to become
flexible and adapt to various learners at a
variety of learning levels. I have been able
to grow through my experience of teaching
two different grade levels in a general
education classroom, as well as four grade
levels in the targeted services program
during my short time as a teacher.
relationships and promoting individuality
in a classroom setting. In my classroom I
support various opinions and how to
navigate any differences that may arise.
Constantly reflecting and respecting each
student's opinion has been a strength of
mine. I help others appreciate their own
understanding and discuss how our
individual morals, experiences, and values
contribute to the ways in which we think.
L4. Reaching logical conclusions by
making quality, timely decisions based
on available information;
L5. Identifying and giving priority
to significant issues.
L6. Demonstrating understanding of
and utilize appropriate technology in
problem analysis;
L7. Demonstrating understanding of
different leadership and
decision-making strategies, including
but not limited to collaborative
models and model
appropriately their implementation.
3 - I have done well in this area but could
use more experience.
3 - This is an important area as an
educator and leader. I have been faced
with many instances which were of
significant priority. I have learned it is
important to be adaptable and address
certain situations immediately. I can use
more experience in various scenarios.
3 - Over the last year, technology was a
valuable resource for my students’
education. I could use more experience.
2 - I have limited experience in this area,
but have been a part of the process.
3 4 - This is a constant in education. We are
often faced with making decisions on the
spot to determine next step outcomes. I
feel like there are more major situations I
am still seeking guidance through. I
however know how to respond to decisions
that can be taken care of on the spot, and
how to navigate a situation where I need
further support. I am also able to
determine relevance and importance of
various situations in order to determine an
order of priority.
3 4 - I believe this is an area of strength for
me. I do believe that I struggle to spend
more focus and prioritize significant issues
as they may all be relevant. My struggles
are also part of my strength in this area. To
see all issues as a relevant matter is a
strength. With limited resources and time,
I need to remember that there is only so
much that can be addressed at one time.
3 3 - I can use more experience utilizing
technology for problem analysis. I do
however feel confident using it to address
gaps in learning and obtaining information
to prioritize best practices.
2 3 - I have more understanding and a little
more experience in this area through
coaching, being a part of committees and
participating in PLC’s. I have not had
much practice in this area through a
leadership role, but believe I have the
knowledge and ambition to take on

M. Safety and Security
M1. Demonstrating the ability to
develop and implement policies and
procedures for safe and secure
educational environments;
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M2. Demonstrating the ability to
formulate safety and security plans to
implement security procedures
including an articulated emergency
chain of command, safety procedures
required by law, law
enforcement assistance, communication
with the public, and evacuation
procedures;
M3. Demonstrating the ability to identify
areas of vulnerability associated with
school buses, buildings and groups and
formulate a plan to take corrective
action;
M4. Demonstrating understanding
of procedural predictabilities and
plan variations where possible;
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 - Having a high trauma room has given
me a lot of experience in this area. I feel
as if I value and look out for the safety
and wellbeing of my students
effortlessly. I have not experienced many
situations where I need to confront an
unsafe situation and could use experience
(even though I hope to experience little
to no unsafe situations throughout my
career).
1 - I have a general understanding on how
to access the information needed. I
however do not have much experience in
this area.
2 - I can understand which areas can be
associated with vulnerability, I have not
needed to correct or confront many issues
however.
2 - I have some experience in this area but
could use more.
stronger leadership roles.
3 3 - I feel confident implementing policy
and procedure to promote a safe and
secure environment for my students within
the classroom or school. I do not have
experience developing policies and
procedures through a leadership or
administrative lens however.
2 3 - I still have a general understanding of
this component through the lens of an
administrator. I know the procedures to
follow in the case of an emergency but
have not practiced all scenarios and
thankfully have not had to experience any
major emergencies. With that being said, I
don’t feel very well equipped for certain
major emergencies to truly occur.
2 2 - I have little experience in this area and
often work with a leader or administrative
member to solve any issues that arise in
this area.
2 3 - With my experience, I am able to
identify different predictabilities and be
more prepared to provide variations when
possible.
M5. Demonstrating the ability to
develop plans that connect every
student with a school adult, eliminate
bullying and profiling and implement
recommended threat assessment
procedures.
4 - I have a close relationship with many
supporting staff members that can assist
students with their safety and well-being.
I connect and develop plans effectively to
support the students in need.
4 4 - I feel confident in this area as I have
worked closely with all supportive staff
members in our school for a variety of
reasons. Staying well informed and having
strong relationships with my students also
has given me the opportunity to serve my
students and identify needed support
systems to the best of my ability.