CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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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. 11/7/23
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
9/17/22 learners. 4/23/23 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
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Through many of our I am in continuous As a member of my
professional communication with my school’s AI research
6.1 Reflecting on development meetings, colleagues to reflect on team, I have begun
teaching practice in hosted on our Altus my teaching practice. participating in action
support of student University (AU) platform, Whether it be informally, research to determine
I engage in frequent in formal meetings each how our school can
learning
reflection individually quarter, and with my remain at the forefront of
and with my colleagues assistant principal, I am this new technology. I
regarding targeted continuously engaging in have shared my findings
adjustments to intentional reflection to with my school
curriculum and improve my skills in colleagues to broaden
instruction and its impact achieving the highest our use of these tools
on our students. 9/17/22 levels of the CSTP with our students to help
elements. I also keep a enhance learning. While
personal notebook where this team is new to action
I can keep track of my research, we have begun
progress and goals. implementing some great
4/23/23 plans to inform future
instructional plans.
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6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
professional goals connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
and engaging in through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
continuous and processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. practice. assessment. 9/17/22 challenging and based to improve
purposeful
on self-assessment and instructional practice
professional growth
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
and development professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
development. and with colleagues district goals, and 4/23/23 ; 11/7/23 beyond the classroom.
through available focuses on improving
professional student learning. Engages in and Engages in ongoing
development. 9/17/22 contributes to inquiry into teacher
professional practice for
Selects and engages in development targeted professional
professional on student development.
development based on achievement. Pursues
needs identified in a variety of additional Contributes to
professional goals. opportunities to learn professional
9/17/22 professionally. organizations, and
4/23/23 ; 11/7/23 development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
I have begun to set goals I constantly self-assess
based on my CSTP self- my practice and how I
assessment that align can improve my skills. I
with school and personal use a variety of sources
goals to improve student from this program, my
learning. Based on my school, and my mentor.
goals and interests, I am Based on my goals, I sign
able to select certain AU up for professional
professional development sessions at
development my school to make
opportunities to improve continuous improvement
my practice. 9/17/22 in areas that I want to
focus on. My school’s
robust professional
development system
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allows me to gain the
necessary skills and
knowledge to improve in
the CSTP elements.
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My constant self-
assessment has
continued to improve my
teaching skills and grow
my repertoire of
strategies. After my 1-
year review, I have been
able to create targeted
goals with input from my
administrators to
strengthen my skills. In
terms of professional
development, I have
recently been asked to
lead a session on AI to
provide insights and
implications for my
colleagues. 11/7/23

6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
the broader other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
professional meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
community to
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
support teacher
Identifies student and Begins to identify how 9/17/22 ; 4/23/23 and district levels. impact possible on
and student teacher resources at to access student and 11/7/23 instructional practice
learning the school and district teacher resources in Interacts with and student
level. the broader members of the Engages with members achievement at school
professional broader professional of the broader and district levels and
community. community to access professional for the profession.
resources that support community to access
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teacher effectiveness resources and a wide Initiates and develops
and student learning range of supports for professional learning
9/17/22 ; 4/23/23 teaching the full range opportunities with the
of learners. 11/7/23 broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
I frequently collaborate As I continue to
with my colleagues in- collaborate with
person and virtually to colleagues and lead
improve my students’ professional
learning and to further development sessions, I
refine my teaching craft. have helped provide
We hold many informal great insights, ideas, and
meetings, in addition to actions to help my
frequent formal meetings colleagues improve
to discuss these issues. I student learning.
also interact with the Additionally, as our
members of the broader school brought in an
professional community outside professional
through our required developer, I have been
internal and external AU able to coordinate with
professional this individual and
development meetings to provide access to
access additional resources and ideas that
community resources. could be applicable in our
9/17/22 independent study
setting. 11/7/23
I constantly collaborate
with my colleagues and
the broader professional
community to
brainstorm ideas about
how we can improve
student learning and
success. Whether
informal or formal, this
communication has been
an essential part of my
success so far as a new
teacher. My continued
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involvement in
professional
development sessions
has provided me with
critical skills that will
serve me well as I enter
my second year as a
teacher. 4/23/23

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 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 9/17/22 ; 4/23/23 community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with families in ways which families take
classroom/ school schools. show understanding of leadership to improve
events. and respect for cultural student learning.
norms. 9/17/22 ; 11/7/23
4/23/23
6.4 Working with
families to support I frequently invite I provide families with
student learning my families to opportunities to engage
in the school
optional school environment through a
events, such as the more structured process.
various Family At our intake meetings, I
Learning Series show my families what
opportunities that opportunities they have
to engage with the school,
help parents become but I also provide them
more involved and with community
engaged in the resources to provide
school. I frequently access to assistance and
ask parents for facilities throughout the
county. Additionally, I
advice and input on help my families take
how to help their
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student. I also leadership to improve
communicate with student learning through
information sessions,
families based on conferences, webinar
their preferences sessions, and other
and cultural norms opportunities. 11/7/23
to ensure that I value
and respect their
diverse cultures.
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I continuously provide
my families with
opportunities to engage
in the school
environment through our
Family Learning Series
events, Back to School
Night, Senior Night,
community events, and
other events. I also am
very careful in how I
communicate with my
families, particularly if I
know what culture and
background that they
come from. 4/23/23

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 resources. community resources community resources to increase
instructional communities 9/17/22 ; 4/23/23 to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
program Includes references or students, and families. for students.
Uses available connections to Includes knowledge of 11/7/23
neighborhood and communities in single communities when Engages students in
community resources lessons or sequence of designing and Draws from leadership and service
in single lessons. lessons. 9/17/22 ; implementing understanding of in the community.
4/23/23
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instruction
I have sought additional
resources from my
coworkers, counselors,
and Learning Lead to
help my families gain
access to additional
supports. As a school, we
are also providing field
trips in our local
communities to help our
students make
connections between
their coursework and the
real world. 9/17/22
I periodically will search
for resources in our
community to assist
families with receiving
support in a variety of
areas. I work closely with
our Equity and Inclusion
office and administrator
to identify areas of
student support and
available resources in
our community. Also, I
typically have my
students complete a
service learning course
or a similar course for
students who wish to
become more involved in
their local community.
4/23/23.
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community to improve Incorporates
and enrich the community members
instructional program. into the school
11/7/23 learning community.
I provide my families
with a wealth of
resources and programs
for my families to
provide them with
critical support of basic
needs. I also have begun
inviting more community
members to school
events, creating
partnerships with local
businesses, and doing
more field trips to
support the instructional
program’s effectiveness.
Understanding the
community has improved
our educational program
by creating these
partnerships and lasting
bonds between school,
families, and
communities. 11/7/23
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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
9/17/22 effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all Demonstrates
commitments to challenging. 4/23/23 effectively. 11/7/23
students students. commitment by Pursues ways to
exploring ways to support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
address individual diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
student needs. 9/17/22 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. 11/7/23
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I maintain my I demonstrate I model strong
professional professional professionalism in my
responsibilities through school, as evident on my
responsibilities by my advanced planning in teaching scorecard and
completing all my busy schedule. I try to conversations with
required tasks in a be as proactive as administration. I have
timely manner and possible when it comes to received an award based
to the best of my identifying challenges or on my professionalism,
situations that may occur integrity, ethical
ability. I frequently before they actually decision-making, and my
seek support from occur. Being prepared for ability to motivate and
my colleagues any possible situation has energize my colleagues. I
whenever I need allowed me to make make sure that my
additional guidance. immediate decisions in a colleagues uphold the
professional manner. same standards. 11/7/23
I also seek out Also, I maintain continual
additional resources effort to ensure student
and help from my learning by being open-
colleagues to remain minded, attending PD
committed to sessions, and
communicating with
addressing my
colleagues. 4/23/23
students’ individual
needs. 9/17/22
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
professional policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* 9/17/22 ;
responsibility, 4/23/23 ; 11/7/23
integrity, and
* As follows:
ethical conduct
 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
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
 Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
 Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
 Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community. 9/17/22 ; 4/23/23; 11/7/23
I make sure that I follow all state, local, district, and site legal codes and policies to
remain compliant. I also make sure that I follow all of my contractual obligations
and ethical responsibilities that are required and expected of me as a public-school
teacher. I fully take responsibility for student learning, am aware of my own
biases, adhere to all legal and ethical obligations, follow my mandated reporter
expectations, carry our district laws and guidelines for sexual harassment,
implement policies regarding student behavior, comply with privacy, health, and
safety guidelines, model appropriate behavior, follow ethical considerations for
students, and maintain professional conduct and integrity. 9/17/22
I continue to follow all legal policies that are required of me as a professional
educator. I make sure to fulfill my contractual obligations and ethical
responsibilities as required by state, local, and educational law. I take all of these
responsibilities seriously, to ensure that I am following all laws, I am remaining
ethical, and that student learning is my responsibility. 4/23/23
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Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances. 9/17/22 ; 4/23/23;
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Contributes to building professional community
and holding peers accountable to norms of
respectful treatment and communication.
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Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
and ethical conduct. 9/17/22 ; 4/23/23; 11/7/23
I make sure that I have a high standard of personal
integrity by always conveying the best version of
myself. I always am committed to student learning
and the profession by constantly self-assessing
myself, following all policies, and attending all
professional development opportunities. I make sure
that I contribute to the professional community and
holding peers accountable by communicating
concerns and modeling ethical behavior and
communication. Finally, I help foster a positive school
culture by being resilient to challenges, always
upholding proper professional behavior, and keeping
ethics at the forefront of my practice. 9/17/22
I always convey the best version of myself by
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remaining professional, fulfilling all responsibilities,
I continue to place legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities at the forefront of all of maintaining my commitment to student learning,
my decisions. I have drastically improved my understanding of educational laws holding my colleagues accountable, and
and proper policies set forth by my school, district, and state and federal demonstrating ethical conduct. Through these
requirements. As part of my continued dedication, I engage in my school’s actions, I am able to foster a positive learning
required trainings and information sessions responsible teaching responsibilities. environment and culture in which all individuals can
11/7/23 be the most successful versions of themselves. My
commitment to high standards for myself and others
has contributed to my success as an educator.
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I continue to convey the absolute best version of

myself each day by fulfilling my responsibilities,
holding colleagues accountable, and fostering positive
and productive environments. My commitment to
high standards and expectations is evident in my
interactions, conversations, actions, and my first
yearly scorecard where I met this target.