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6.1 Reflecting on Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection
teaching practice in reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with
support of student practice to support practice individually colleagues on the
learning student learning. and with colleagues relationship between
Reflects individually or that is focused on making adjustments in
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and
immediate student the full range of impact on the full
learning needs. learners. range of learners.
After my lessons, I reflect
on what went well and
what can be adjusted. I
ask myself if students
were engaged (e.g.,
participating, relevant
responses). I reflect on
the activity and if it was
appropriate practice of
the skill. I will review
student data to see if the
skill was met, or if I need
to review a prerequisite
skill. Every week, I meet
with my mentor and we
discuss what activities
went well and what is an
area of focus.
Integrating
Reflects individually
and with colleagues on
refinements in
teaching practice and
connections among the
elements of the CSTP
to positively impact
the full range of
learners.
I reflect individually after
my lessons to assess
what informal strategies
worked well in checking
for understanding and
student progress.
I reflect with colleagues
about what academic
strengths I am noticing
along with what
strategies are being used
for successes. I will also
ask for advice and
feedback. I will then
apply new strategies to
better serve my students.
For example, I added the
sound wall to my daily
decoding routine.
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Innovating
Maintains ongoing
reflective practice and
action research in
supporting student
learning and raising
the level of academic
achievement.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I will review student
work and exit tickets to
reflect on what went
well, or what students
need to keep practicing.
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I reflect on how students
are interacting with
content. For example, I
make sure centers are
appropriate and
differentiated. I will also
choose center activities
based on student
interests. 12/1/23
I engage in reflections
with my colleagues and
principal to ensure I am
providing a learning
community. 12/1/23
I participate in training to
better my teaching
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practice (e.g., using EL
strategies in the
classroom, adding Math
Talks to promote critical
thinking). These
trainings help me raise
the level of academic
achievement. 4/23/2024

I have met with my

principal to talk about
areas I would like to
improve in and what I
can do (e.g., leadership).
These discussions
positively impact
students. 4/23/2024
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. 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 beyond the classroom.
through available focuses on improving Engages in and
professional student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted practice for
professional on student professional
development based on achievement. Pursues development.
needs identified in a variety of additional
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
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extend own teaching
practice.
I believe being in this A goal of mine is to learn My mentor and I I had the goal of showing
course is encouraging me more about the Science discussed goals for the leadership by creating a
to create teaching goals, of Reading. This can be remainder of the year. I family engagement event.
reflect on my teaching helpful in meeting the have decided to work on This taught me the
practice, and seek advice needs of diverse learners organizing observational importance of family
from my mentor and in my class. This data. 12/1/23 engagement in a child’s
colleagues. Currently, I professional goal will life. 4/23/2024
want to learn more about improve student I have been learning
differentiated instruction learning. about “conscious I attended professional
and incorporating discipline”. This development trainings
teaching strategies that I have attended Getting framework is meant to where I learned about a
promote student leaning Reading Right help with classroom successful TK curriculum
and critical thinking. professional trainings to management and create a that focuses on play,
learn more about the positive learning music, and social
Science of Reading. environment. 12/1/23 emotional development.
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about meeting social
emotional needs and
creating a safe
environment. 4/23/2024
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 and district levels. impact possible on
and student teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
learning 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
teaching the full range professional learning
of learners. opportunities with the
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This is an area that
pushed me out of my
comfort zone. I do
consult with my partner
teacher (mentor). I could
communicate more with
my colleagues on how to
best support student
learning. This element is
beneficial in being able to
add to my resume
because I am working on
improving areas in my
teaching. I would like
more opportunities to be
involved in clubs and
committees.
Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the
the family in student importance of the
learning and the need family’s role in student
for interactions with learning. Seeks
6.4 Working with families. information about
families to support cultural norms of
student learning families represented in
the school. Welcomes
family involvement at
classroom/ school
events.
Applying
I met with K-2 grade
teachers to discuss the
ways we successfully
teach students how to
read. This was an
opportunity to learn
about different strategies
and share evidence of my
teaching.
I interact with other
teachers on social media
to receive free resources
to support my students.
Instead of reinventing
activities and strategies, I
am able to use resources
from other teachers. This
fosters student learning.
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Supports families to
contribute to the
classroom and school.
Adjusts
communication to
families based on
awareness of cultural
norms and wide range
of experiences with
schools.
Integrating Innovating
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
I am a part of the PBIS I organized a Bubble Run
Committee. I collaborate Fundraiser and
with colleagues and my collaborated with
principal. The goal is to colleagues to put on a
help foster a safe and schoolwide event.
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Being a part of the PBIS
Committee requires me
seeking information and
resources from my
district. 12/1/23
As part of the PBIS
committee, we have
started creating a matrix
that will be used to
support teachers and all
of our students. The
matrix was created by
resources and
information the
committee had gathered.
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Provides opportunities Structures a wide
and support for range of opportunities
families to actively for families to
participate in the contribute to the
classroom and school. classroom and school
community. Supports a
Communicates to school/district
families in ways which environment in which
show understanding of families take
and respect for cultural leadership to improve
norms. student learning.
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I work with families to Family Support: I organized a Bubble Run
support student learning. 1. Families help by fundraiser that offered
I provide appropriate opportunities for families
homework and
donating items to the to contribute to the
encourage family reading class (e.g., stocking school:
nights. I send links and fillers). 1. Families could donate
resources that can be 2. Families help by money to the school
used as extra practice. taking home projects 2. Families could come
For example, homework and cheer their child on
packets are made with
that need to be during the run
resources that can be prepared. 3. Families could make
used as a dry erase 3. I post on ClassDojo motivational signs for
board. I will also send asking for families to their child
links to educational participate in school All these interactions
videos that students can support the school and
listen to at home. I post
events (e.g., game encourage a positive
daily and communicate night). 12/1/23 learning environment.
with parents daily on 4/23/2024
ClassDojo. I communicate
through Class Dojo,
I will have families come
flyers, and in person.
and read a story to the
class. We also had a This builds rapport
kindergarten picnic and that encourages
invited families to come respect. 12/1/23
and enjoy a meal with
their child. These events
create a positive
classroom environment.
Student take pride in
their classroom and
work.
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6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness
communities in about local
support of the neighborhoods and
instructional communities
surrounding the school.
program
Uses available
neighborhood and
community resources
in single lessons.
I am not from the local
communities that
surround my school. In
fact, I am fairly new to the
city and what is around. I
need to do research about
the communities and
resources that are
available for my students
and their families.
Furthermore, I need to
attend events in the
community.
I have been becoming
more familiar with local
businesses and families in
the area. During our
community helper’s unit,
I will include local
community helpers and
ask students about the
places they visit and
community helpers they
notice.
Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
community resources. community resources community resources to increase
to support the to support the instructional and
Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
connections to students, and families. for students.
communities in single Includes knowledge of
lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
implementing community to improve in the community.
instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
I ask the community for I contacted community
resources. If my class members and asked if
needs supplies, I will ask they would like to read to
the community for our class. The goal was to
donations. This helps my learn about community
students have supplies. helpers and foster a love
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During dramatic play, I have asked parents to
students have access to speak about the program
costumes. I will connect at our school. This is
the costume to our done to highlight
community. Students strengths. 4/23/2024
begin to form
connections and act out
what the community
helper does in their
neighborhood. 12/1/23
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional
professional understanding of responsibilities in
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks
maintain responsibilities. support as needed.
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates
commitment to all
commitments to commitment by
students students. exploring ways to
address individual
student needs.
I still find it challenging
to balance personal life
and professional
responsibilities. I realize
that teachers can face
burn out, and I need to
take time to do things
that I love. A way to
apply this element will be
by time management and
prioritizing.
I always come to school
with s positive attitude
towards my students,
families, and colleagues.
Applying
Anticipates
professional
responsibilities and
manages time and
effort required to meet
expectations.
Pursues ways to
support students’
diverse learning needs
and maintains belief in
students’ capacity for
achievement.
I have a planner with
important dates and
professional
responsibilities. I use the
planner to prioritize.
I will put together small
group activities based on
standards to maintain the
belief in students’
capacity for achievement.
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Integrating
Integrates the full
range of professional
responsibilities into
advanced planning and
prepares for situations
that may be
challenging.
Maintains continual
effort to seek, develop,
and refine new and
creative methods to
ensure individual
student learning.
I meet weekly with my
grade level team to
discuss lesson planning.
We review challenges we
are facing and how we
can improve. 12/1/23
I will be reviewing a new
textbook that I will be
creating lessons from.
This is to ensure student
learning. 12/1/23
I take students interests
to find activities, stories,
and topics that they are
interested in to ensure
learning (e.g.,
researching, book
reviews, following
teacher accounts).
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Innovating
Models
professionalism and
supports colleagues in
meeting and exceeding
professional
Responsibilities
effectively.
Supports colleagues to
maintain the
motivation, resiliency,
and energy to ensure
that all students
achieve.
I model professionalism
by providing clear and
honest communication.
When working with my
colleagues, I find that
being clear, to the point,
and honest leads to
meeting and exceeding
responsibilities.
Communication includes:
emails, texting
reminders, productive
meetings, and engaging
posts on ClassDojo.
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I support colleagues by
supporting them in their
leadership ideas. For
example, for state testing
a teacher wanted to
create motivational
posters for students, so I
helped by asking my
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students to help me think
of positive sayings (e.g.,
Try Your Best). This
supports my colleague
and motivates students.
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
professional policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
responsibility, profession in all circumstances.
integrity, and * As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
ethical conduct
 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.
 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.
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I believe that I follow all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities to the best of my
knowledge. There are some ways I can improve my teaching, but ultimately, I love
teaching. I believe that every child deserves a learning community where they feel
valued and safe. It sets them up for being well rounded people. I believe that
student success is a team effort between the student, myself, and their family.
I follow all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies,
contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities to the best of my knowledge.
I have students practice safety drills to best prepare them for an emergency.
I research, attend PDs, and create ways to best meet the needs of my students.
I collaborate and work well with my teaching partner.
I am observed and given positive feedback from my Principal.
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I am committed to student learning. I reach out to
colleagues for resources and their opinion on a
teaching strategy. I have my lessons ready for the
week and the learning goals displayed. 12/1/23
I contribute to building a professional community by
responding timely to emails, being prepared for IEP
meetings, and communicating respectfully with
families. 12/1/23
I contribute to fostering a positive school culture. I am
a part of the PBIS committee. The goal is to promote a
safe and positive school. 12/1/23
I am committed to improving my practice. I conduct
my own research in areas that I need to work on. I
also ask my colleagues for their opinion. I am not
afraid to ask for help to meet the needs of my
students. 4/23/2024
This semester, I contributed to building professional
community by being a part of committees to improve
family engagement and by creating a PBIS matrix.
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I contribute to fostering a positive school culture. I
communicate effectively with familes, respect the
time of colleagues, listen to lesson ideas, implement
strategies learned during professional development
meetings, and have positive interactions with peers
and students.4/23/2024