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
7/14/18 learners. 5/9/19 Engages in and fosters
12/10/18 reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
My colleagues and I meet Since beginning this
weekly to discuss the class, I have become
progress within our much more proactive in
6.1 Reflecting on
classrooms, what we can having conversations
teaching practice in improve on, what we’re with my mentor teacher
support of student doing well. I also self- and other staff members
learning reflect daily on what I did too. I have become
well and what areas I can familiar with the CSTP’s
continue to work on. and do self-reflection
7/14/18 after my lessons to
decide how mindful I was
during my teaching of
meeting my students
needs. 12/10/18
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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. 12/10/18 assessment. challenging and based to improve
7/14/18 on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
professional Expands knowledge with school and variety of sources learning within and
development. and skills individually district goals, and 5/9/19. beyond the classroom.
and with colleagues focuses on improving
through available student Engages in and Engages in ongoing
professional learning.12/10/18 contributes to inquiry into teacher
development. 7/14/18 professional practice for
development targeted professional
6.2 Establishing Selects and engages in on student development.
professional goals professional achievement. Pursues
and engaging in development based on a variety of additional Contributes to
continuous and needs identified in opportunities to learn professional
purposeful professional goals. professionally 5/9/19. organizations, and
professional growth development
and development opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
Before we begin each I always try to keep my My list of leadership
school year we discuss personal goals as an experiences and goals
what our personal goals educator in line with my reflects my growth and
are going to be for our school’s goals. We are big reflection on my own
classrooms and for us as on character teaching. This has helped
educators. We meet half development so I make guide me on my own
way through the year to that my goal throughout journey in education.
evaluate and then once the year to balance our 5/9/19
more at the end of the academics with character
year to reflect. 7/14/18 building. 7/14/18
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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
Identifies student and Begins to identify how 12/10/18 7/14/18 and district levels. impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and 5/9/19 instructional practice
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 5/9/19 community to access professional for the profession.
12/10/18 7/14/18 resources that support community to access
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide Initiates and develops
6.3 Collaborating and student learning range of supports for professional learning
with colleagues and teaching the full range opportunities with the
the broader of learners. broader professional
professional community focused on
community to student achievement.
support teacher I have started to reach My school is big on When I presented my
out to other Kindergarten collaboration so the teacher leader project, I
and student teachers via Facebook teams meet weekly (at used it as an opportunity
learning and have reached out to the least) to discuss to collaborate with my
my numerous teacher everything within their fellow colleagues and
contact. I seek to classrooms such as have a conversation
communicate and read student successes or about what steps we can
about what is going well hardships, or seeking take further to talk to our
for teachers and what advice about situations admin team. 5/9/19
new techniques they’ve that happened. It’s also a
tried in their own time used to self-reflect
classrooms. I also try to on our strengths and
read articles that I find weaknesses. Our
online to keep myself directors also always
educated on various have an open door so we
teaching styles and the frequently discuss ways
culture around us. to improve our
7/14/18 classroom and teaching.
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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 classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on school.5/9/19 community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural 12/10/18 7/14/18 school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with Communicates to families take
classroom/ school schools. families in ways which leadership to improve
events. show understanding of student learning.
and respect for cultural
norms.
I have a weekly
parent volunteers for
6.4 Working with activities such as
families to support library helper,
student learning teaching a social
studies lesson or art
lesson. We provide
them with a
volunteer handout at
Back to School Night
and then will make
arrangements for
parents to come in. I
also always allow for
parent volunteers for
class parties and
field trips. 7/14/18
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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
5/9/19. 12/10/18 connections to students, and families. for students.
7/14/18 communities in single Includes knowledge of
lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
Uses available lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
neighborhood and implementing community to improve in the community.
community resources instruction and enrich the Incorporates
in single lessons instructional program. community members
5/9/19. 12/10/18 into the school
7/14/18 learning community.
I do not live in the same
city where I teach so I will
6.5 Engaging local try and make an effort of
communities in getting to know the
support of the surrounding areas and
instructional some popular
destinations near my
program school. This can help me
strengthen my
connection with students
during conversations.
7/14/18

I have used the city’s

library for resources and
we even got to visit a
theater to see a live
performance on a book
we read in class. 7/14/18
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations 5/9/19. that may be Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by 12/10/18 7/14/18 challenging. effectively.
students. exploring ways to
address individual Pursues ways to Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
student needs. support students’ effort to seek, develop, maintain the
diverse learning needs and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
and maintains belief in creative methods to and energy to ensure
students’ capacity for ensure individual that all students
achievement. 5/9/19 student learning. achieve.
6.6 Managing 12/10/18 7/14/18
professional I use all available
responsibilities to resources to keep
maintain myself organized and
motivation and focused. I use
commitment to all calendars, planners,
students notes and labeled file
folders to keep my
work on time and
accurate. 7/14/18

I always try and read

up on new strategies
to use in the
classroom or
research ways to
help a student
struggling. I also try
and do as much
positive talk as
possible. 7/14/18
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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 5/9/19.
• 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. 12/10/18 7/14/18
I uphold all of these responsibilities by acting with professionalism while at work
and treating my students, families and colleagues with respect. I treat each student Since completing the clear credential program, I have
fairly and keep my personal biases in check when dealing with situations. I try and grown a lot as an educator. I have become much more
be respectful of other cultures and do what I can to learn about it so I can better aware of my role as leader within my school
interact them. I stay aware of my students home lives, clothing and any other signs environment and in my classroom. I also am being
of neglect or abuse that may be occurring. I bring my concerns to administration more self-aware of how I present lessons to my
and will call CPS if necessary. I also always do my best to be honest, trustworthy students and do better to be more culturally aware
and follow through with my obligations. 7/14/18 with vocabulary and other activities. Lastly, I have a
new appreciation for collaboration with my peers
because of how much of a difference I have seen it
make. 5/9/19