Professional Documents
Culture Documents
educator, it is important for me to see my students in the big picture, not just
what I can see in my classroom. To do this, I seek input from students,
parents and other educators. In order to properly hold students accountable,
I must first know who Im dealing with. By investing in a familial/cultural
backgrounds I am able to get a better understanding of who my students are
and where they are coming from.
During the first week of each new school year, I send a form home with
students for the guardians to fill out. Within the form, I ask guardians to
share any information about the students that they think will help me meet
their educational needs. Students are also asked to take an survey, in which
they share their interests. The survey asks students to share any selfidentified strengths/weaknesses. In addition, students are also asked to
share their expectations for the class. Knowing your students as whole
people, not just who they are in your class, is so imperative to ensuring their
well-being and helping them achieve success.
Collaboration with Colleges and Stakeholders:
Collaborations with colleagues can play a huge role in the success of
student learning. Every year, the art department meets over the summer to
plan out our curriculum. At the very least, teachers should be articulating
both horizontally and vertically within their departments. Planning with your
colleagues encourages reflection, growth and creative problem solving. In
addition, you create a level of accountability, helping to keep you
department on track. Additionally, I make it a goal to plan lessons with other
Target-3
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Models mastery of
high academic
standards.
Consistently
demonstrates
mastery of standard
English, in both
writing and speaking.
Implements a
growing repertoire of
pedagogical skills
that develop all
students critical and
independent thinking
and performance
capabilities. Reflects
thoughtfully and
regularly on practice
in order to improve
student learning.
Consistently makes
decisions based on a
clear understanding
of ethical and legal
principles, including
respect for
Consistently meets
high academic
standards. Usually
demonstrates
mastery of standard
English in speaking
and writing. Uses
several pedagogical
skills to develop all
students critical
thinking skills.
Consistently uses
assessment to both
prove and improve
student learning.
Reflects regularly on
classroom practices
in order to improve
future instruction;
Consults mentors and
supervisors on
decisions involving
ethical and legal
principles. Honors
requests for
confidentiality.
Occasionally fails to
meet high academic
standards. Makes
frequent errors in use
of standard English,
both in writing and
speaking. Has a
limited repertoire of
pedagogical skills.
Fails to use
assessment to
improve instruction
on a regular basis. Is
inconsistent in use of
reflection to improve
instruction. Has
limited knowledge of
ethical and legal
principles which
result in poor
decisions.
Occasionally fails to
recognize the need
for confidentiality.
confidentiality.
CARING for
the Success
and Wellbeing of All
Students
COLLABORATI
ON with
Colleagues
and
Stakeholders
Always persists in
efforts to improve
student achievement
based on a belief that
all students can
learn. Assumes
responsibility for
improving learning
for all students.
Develops rapport
with colleagues,
students, and
families. Models the
virtues of an
educated person,
including work ethic
and flexibility.
Consistently
demonstrates
culturally responsive
teaching and
celebration of
cultural differences.
Establishes and
contributes to a
positive learning
climate for all
students. Engages in
continuous learning
and professional
discourse. Actively
involves families,
colleagues, and
supervisors as
partners in teaching
and learning. Seeks
Consistently
demonstrates
persistence to
improve the
achievement of all
students. Accepts
responsibility for
improving the
learning of all
students.
Understands the
need to develop
rapport with
colleagues, students,
and families, and is
usually successful in
doing so.
Demonstrates an
understanding of the
virtues of an
educated person
through work ethic
and flexibility.
Attempts to teach in
a culturally
responsive way and
demonstrates respect
for cultural
differences.
Knows how to
establish a positive
learning climate for
all students.
Participates in
professional
development
opportunities when
they are offered.
Respects families,
colleagues and
supervisors who offer
partnerships in
Understands the
need to improve
student achievement
for all students, but
believes that the
primary responsibility
is the students.
Inconsistently
interacts with others
in a polite,
professional manner.
Usually demonstrates
an acceptable work
ethic, but may need
reminders.
Occasionally
demonstrates a
culturally responsive
approach to teaching
and respects cultural
differences.
Usually establishes a
positive learning
climate for all
students.
Participates in
professional growth
opportunities when
directed to do so.
Prefers to work
independently rather
than seeking
involvement of
families, colleagues,
teaching and
learning. Accepts
expert knowledge
and implements
suggested changes
willingly.
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and supervisors. Will
accept suggestions
and implement
changes only when
directed to do so.