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 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
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reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I meet with collogues and
the head of the special
education department on
6.1 Reflecting on
a weekly basis to discuss
teaching practice in students and different
support of student strategies that can be
learning implemented to help the
student as a whole. I also
self-reflect on my own
teaching to see how I can
improve in my teaching.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
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- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. 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 individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
development. and with colleagues district goals, and beyond the classroom.
through available focuses on improving Engages in and
professional student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. professional inquiry into teacher
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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 07/15/2023 professionally. professional
purposeful organizations, and
professional growth development
and development opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
I will set up meetings I attend professional
with my collogues to go development meetings
over strategies that can 07/15/2023
be implemented into our
teaching. Attend
professional develop
meetings and engage in
the topic.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
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
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teacher resources at to access student and instructional practice
the school and district teacher resources in Interacts with Engages with members and student
level. the broader members of the of the broader achievement at school
professional broader professional professional and district levels and
community. community to access community to access for the profession.
resources that support resources and a wide
teacher effectiveness range of supports for Initiates and develops
6.3 Collaborating and student learning teaching the full range professional learning
with colleagues and of learners. opportunities with the
the broader broader professional
professional community focused on
community to student achievement.
support teacher I meet with teachers to
review assessments and
and student student progress and
learning also discuss the over
class. We brainstorm and
implement different
strategies in our
teaching.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
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. student learning.
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I contact my parents
every other week. I have
6.4 Working with an open door policy with
families to support my parents. I include
student learning parents in all areas of
their students, progress

and areas of needs. I
speak to my parents
about cultural norms and
what is accepted and not
based on religious and
cultural beliefs.
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CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
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. 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.
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instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
My school does
community involvement,
6.5 Engaging local by taking walks around
communities in the community and by
support of the shopping at the local
instructional stores in the area.
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program

CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
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 exceeding
responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and professional
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Seeks to meet required that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to students. Demonstrates Pursues ways to support
commitment by students’ diverse Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
exploring ways to learning needs and effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
address individual maintains belief in and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
student needs. students’ capacity for creative methods to ensure that all students
achievement. ensure individual student achieve.
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I attend all meetings and I am constantly looking
6.6 Managing complete all for new ways to support
professional assignments( IEPs and my students ( YouTube,
responsibilities to 504s) in a timely fashion. educational websites,
maintain 10/15/2023 other people)
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motivation and
commitment to all
students

CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* commitment to student learning and the profession in
all circumstances.
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• 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
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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.
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• 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 take my job very seriously and I strive to do my job
with excellence because I want to be the best teacher
that I can be.
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I treat my colleagues and students with respect .
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When I am at work I try to stay off of my phone and
give everyone my undivided attention. If I am having
personal issues, I leave those issues at the door. I am
also professional to my colleagues, students and
families.
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