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 individually and with
practice to support teaching practice colleagues on the
student learning. individually and with relationship between
Reflects individually or colleagues that is making adjustments in
with colleagues on focused on methods teaching practice and
immediate student to support the full impact on the full range
learning needs. range of learners. of learners.
3 times per month we meet
for PLC meetings with our
6.1 Reflecting on grade level to reflect on
student data. During this
teaching practice in time we look at test scores,
support of student formative assessments,
learning interim assessment data
and student participation.
We discuss any
adjustments that need to
be made in our teaching
practices to ensure all
learners needs are met.
Individually after each
lesson I record student
responses to exit slips to
track learning and can
modify my sequence of
lessons depending on how
students perform.
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Integrating Innovating
Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
and with colleagues on reflective practice and
refinements in action research in
teaching practice and supporting student
connections among the learning and raising
elements of the CSTP the level of academic
to positively impact achievement.
the full range of
learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
Collaboratively modified Working closely with my
work samples and how to mentor this semester has
assess and collect them. helped me gain a
We worked together on perspective on reflecting
deciding which lessons to on my teaching practices.
use and assess for I have spent more time
students. researching and also
Working weekly with my planning how to build
mentor on reflection. myself up in my teaching
4/7/22 career. 5/3/23
I have worked more
closely with my mentor
this semester on fine
tuing my teaching
practices to positively
impact the full range of
learners. 12/7/22
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Develops goals Sets goals connected Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP to the CSTP that take the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required into account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local assessment of and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. teaching practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
professional and skills with school and district variety of sources. learning within and
development. individually and with goals, and focuses on beyond the classroom.
colleagues through improving student Engages in and
available learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional professional inquiry into teacher
development. Selects and engages in development targeted practice for
professional on student professional
6.2 Establishing development based on achievement. Pursues development.
professional goals needs identified in a variety of additional
and engaging in professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
continuous and professionally. professional
purposeful organizations, and
professional growth development
and development opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
I set goals with our Working with my I have worked with my
instructional coach to mentor, watching other mentor on improving my
help with student teachers’ strategies and teaching practices for my
learning. These include getting ideas from broad range of learners.
academic goals and them. Attending This has included me
social-emotional goals in workshops for developing lessons that
the classroom. I attend resources to utilize in extend for my advance
required trainings but not my classroom. students, and that allow
anything optional. Participating in scaffolding for my
9/26/21 workshops helping developing students.
other teachers use 12/7/22 5/3/23
online
resources.4/7/22
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6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
the broader other required consider how best to student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
professional meetings and support teacher and reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. student learning. practice at the classroom within grade or Works to ensure the
community to
level. department and school broadest positive
support teacher
Identifies student and Begins to identify and district levels. impact possible on
and student teacher resources at how to access Interacts with members instructional practice
learning the school and district student and teacher of the broader Engages with members and student
level. resources in the professional community of the broader achievement at school
broader professional to access resources that professional and district levels and
community. support teacher community to access for the profession.
effectiveness and resources and a wide
student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
teaching the full range professional learning
of learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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In PLC we use testing Sharing strategies with
data, power standards, other teacher, such as our
and student data to shared google drive with
best support informed lessons and standards.
decisions for teaching. Worked on WASC
We are able to use the accreditation. We sought
variety of resources data and provided
provided by our school resources on certain
as well as additional indicators within our
resources that we school.
share with each other. 4/7/22
9/26/21 I have planned in person
field trips to the aquarium
which was a great way to
see the professional
community in an
educational way. 12/7/22
While working on my
teacher leader project, I
collaborated with
different colleagues in
order to impact student
learning. I was able to
gain resources and also
share resources with
colleagues and other
members of our
professional community.
5/3/23.

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 classroom and school. families to actively for families to
for interactions with student learning. Adjusts communication participate in the contribute to the
families. Seeks information to families based on classroom and school. classroom and school
about cultural norms awareness of cultural community. Supports a
of families norms and wide range of Communicates to school/district
6.4 Working with represented in the experiences with families in ways which environment in which
school. Welcomes schools. show understanding of families take
families to support
family involvement and respect for cultural leadership to improve
student learning at classroom/ school norms. student learning.
events.
Being an online academy,
communication with
families is a priority in
my classroom.9/6/21 It
is extremely important to
have an open line of
communication with my
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families, and to get to
know them on a more
personal level. This helps
me to understand how to
talk to them, given that
each parent is just as
unique as their student.
4/7/22Parents are able
to watch recordings of
any sessions, make any
adjustment to student
plans, and be highly
involved with their
students education. The
online curriculum is
flexible and families can
notify me any time they
need to make
adjustments to a lesson
or assignment. 12/7/22
5/3/23
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 community resources to community resources to increase
instructional communities resources. support the curriculum. to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. instructional program, learning opportunities
program
Includes references Includes knowledge of students, and families. for students.
Uses available or connections to communities when
neighborhood and communities in designing and Draws from Engages students in
community resources single lessons or implementing understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. sequence of lessons. instruction community to improve in the community.
and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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Our school serves 5 Teaching them broad Planning outings in the
counties virtually so I skills about their local community has really
have not considered communities: such as included knowledge of the
adding community the public library and community to implement
resources to support the services available to instruction. 5/3/23
curriculum. I usually them in all cities.
reference general state Students can find their
resources that are nearest service and
applicable to all. research what is
9/26/21 available to them as a
student. College
campuses, Libraries,
fire station, police
station..4/7/22
I have planned in
person field trips to the
aquarium which was a
great way to see the
professional
community in an
educational way.
12/7/22
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Develops an Maintains Anticipates professional Integrates the full Models
understanding of professional responsibilities and range of professional professionalism and
professional responsibilities in manages time and effort responsibilities into supports colleagues in
responsibilities. timely ways and required to meet advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
seeks support as expectations. prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required needed. that may be Responsibilities
commitments to Pursues ways to support challenging. effectively.
students. Demonstrates students’ diverse
commitment by learning needs and Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
exploring ways to maintains belief in effort to seek, develop, maintain the
address individual students’ capacity for and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
student needs. achievement. creative methods to and energy to ensure
ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
6.6 Managing During DDI meetings Prioritizing and managing
professional each month I work responsibilities throughout
responsibilities to with my administrator the workday, not letting
maintain to look at student data one bad moment throw off
and my curriculum your day. Interact
motivation and
plan. I address ways positively with parents and
commitment to all that I meet student students.
students need. I can do this by Discussing with my mentor
holding 1:1 sessions on alternate ways to meet
with students, small student needs. Getting a
groups, program second opinions about
referrals, and by lessons and assessments.
communicating Each cycle creating an
with the family. instructional plan on what
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to assess. Looking ahead on
our calendar and planning
2-3 weeks ahead to avoid
stress and last-minute
rushing. 4/7/22
By adding intervention
sessions I have seen great
achievement in my
students. 12/7/22
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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.
* 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
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. and ethical conduct.
 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
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.
I make sure to protect the privacy of students in the online environment and work After the conclusion of my induction program I can
closely with parents to create a positive environment. I model positive behaviors say that I have worked closely enough with my
and reward students for positive interactions. I work closely with specialist mentor to create a high standard for myself regarding
teachers at my school such as ELD teacher and IEP case managers to meet all a commitment to student learning. I have developed a
student needs and create a beneficial learning environment for the students. goal to eventually speak at a conference for
9/26/21 As a teacher it Is my obligation to comply by all education codes to intervention strategies for students below reading
ensure the best learning environment for my students. 5/6/22 level. I was able to collaborate with my colleagues on
These practices have continues in my teaching as I work with my mentor and this project and will plan to take these skills to further
grade level team. 12/7/22 my career. 5/3/23