CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

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 the teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
immediate student full range of learners. impact on the full to positively impact the achievement.4/9/2023
learning needs. range of learners. full range of learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
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Teacher plans and
reflects collaboratively
6.1 Reflecting on with teachers of same
teaching practice in grade level and class as
support of student her. Departmental
discussions facilitated to
learning
best address needs of all
students and to check in
with progress of teacher
and students. 4/9/2023

Teacher works actively

with colleagues
throughout the semester
in order to plan
summative assessments
and check in regarding
progress and skills of
students. To this end,
assessments and
activities are built
collaboratively to ensure
cross-course synergy.
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals range of professional
through required account authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP goals connected to the
processes and local self-assessment of and based on self- that are intellectually CSTP to improve
instructional practice and
protocols. teaching practice. assessment. challenging and based
impact student learning
Aligns personal goals on self-assessment and within and beyond the
Attends required Expands knowledge with school and feedback from a variety classroom.
professional and skills individually district goals, and of sources. 4/9/2023
development. and with colleagues focuses on improving Engages in ongoing
through available student learning. Engages in and inquiry into teacher
professional contributes to practice for professional
Selects and engages in development.
development. professional professional
development based on development targeted
on student Contributes to
6.2 Establishing needs identified in professional
professional goals professional goals. achievement. Pursues a
organizations, and
and engaging in variety of additional development
continuous and opportunities to learn opportunities to extend
professionally. own teaching practice.
purposeful
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professional growth Teacher sets personal
and development goals in conversation
with Department Head
that are challenging but
achievable, and has made
progress already toward
set goals. 4/9/2023

Teacher has made strides

to becoming part of
larger education
community by engaging
in professional
development research
and presenting it to
colleagues for use in the
classroom 4/9/2023
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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. 4/9/2023
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning within
collaborations. learning. practice at the grade or department Works to ensure the
classroom level. and school and district broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how 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
of learners. 4/9/2023 opportunities with the
with colleagues and
broader professional
the broader community focused on
professional student achievement.
community to Teacher has reached out Definite collaboration in
support teacher and to other teachers in other department and across
student learning schools, but not so much grade levels and classes
open conversation there with teachers.
and not often. Teacher Additionally, teacher
keeps abreast of various facilitates collaboration
teacher blogs and topics with colleagues by
to help freshen up reaching out to
content and make sure it collaboratively plan and
is being taught in the prep 4/9/2023
most current and
effective manner
4/9/2023
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
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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 4/9/2023 participate in the contribute to the
families. information about classroom and school. classroom and school
cultural norms of Adjusts community. Supports a
families represented in communication to Communicates to school/district
the school. Welcomes families based on families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at awareness of cultural show understanding of families take
classroom/ school norms and wide range and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. of experiences with norms. student learning.
schools. 4/9/2023
Teacher is available to
talk to parents and
encourages open
6.4 Working with communication, but more
families to support could be done to facilitate
the parent as partner in
student learning
learning for their
children. Communication
is adjusted depending on
cultural norms,
experiences with schools,
and any language needs
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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
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. 4/9/2023 instructional program, learning opportunities
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 4/9/2023 and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
Teacher facilitates
lessons where students
6.5 Engaging local engage with content and
communities in connect it to their own
support of the lives and communities
instructional and how they fit into
those in projects and
program summative assessments.
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Teacher seeks out

connections to
communities outside of
the school through book
club choices and
encourages students to
connect with other
school-related
communities. Effort
started toward building a
resource list and/or
avenues for how students
can better connect their
learning to their outside
communities 4/9/2023
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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
responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by challenging. 4/9/2023 effectively.
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
student learning. achieve.
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professional Teacher does plan around
responsibilities to professional
commitments and
maintain responsibilities to
motivation and manage time for students
commitment to all and teacher adequately
students and is progressively
better 4/9/2023

Teacher stays active on

teaching blogs and
resources, as well as
seeks out colleagues for
discussion, to incorporate
new and more inclusive
ways to address diverse
learning needs and levels
to allow students best
chance at engaging the
material and being
successful 4/9/2023
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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.* and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances. 4/9/2023
* 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 4/9/2023
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. 4/9/2023
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
● Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
6.7 Demonstrating ● Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
professional health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
responsibility, ● Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
integrity, and ● Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
ethical conduct ● Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
Teacher strives to conduct work and discussions with
teachers and students in simultaneously as accessible
and professional a manner as possible. Teacher
demonstrates through word and deed commitment to
student success in class 4/9/2023

Teacher includes other teachers and supervisors (if

necessary) in drafting and sending communication to
ensure understandable and fair discourse with
colleagues, parents, or students as applicable
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Teacher is highly connected and involved in school

culture, demonstrates professional integrity and
ethical conduct in all spheres related to work
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