CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Element Emerging Exploring
Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching
practice to support practice individually and
student learning. with colleagues that is
Reflects individually or focused on methods to
with colleagues on support the full range of
immediate student learners. 7/21/18
learning needs.
My colleagues and I do our
own research about
6.1 Reflecting on different teaching practices
that can be used to support
teaching practice in all of the different learners
support of student in our classrooms. In
addition, select staff
learning members of our school go
to annual conferences to
learn about different
teaching methods. 7/21/18
Applying Integrating Innovating
Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
relationship between practice and connections supporting student
making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement. 5/3/19
of learners. 11/5/18 learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning. 5/3/19
Teacher communicates Teacher frequently reflects
frequently with mentor to upon teaching practice and
discuss teaching practice meets with colleagues to
and new ideas for future discuss impact on student
lessons. 11/5/18 learning. Teacher is part of
online teaching
communities and is always
looking for ways to grow
as a professional 5/3/19
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Element Emerging
Develops goals
connected to the CSTP
through required
processes and local
protocols. 7/21/18
Attends required
professional
development.7/21/18
6.2 Establishing
professional goals
and engaging in
continuous and
purposeful
professional growth
and development
In addition to attending
required professional
development, I also seek
our professional
development opportunities
in areas where I feel like I
lack or in areas I'm
interested in learning.
7/21/18
Exploring
Sets goals connected to
the CSTP that take into
account self-assessment
of teaching practice.
11/5/18
Expands knowledge and
skills individually and
with colleagues through
available professional
development. 11/5/18
Teacher seeks out
additional professional
development opportunities.
11/5/18
Teacher researches
different teaching methods
and strategies using online
communities. 11/5/18
Applying Integrating Innovating
Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
assessment. challenging and based to improve instructional
on self-assessment and practice and impact
Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety student learning within
with school and district of sources. and beyond the
goals, and focuses on classroom.
improving student Engages in and
learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted on practice for professional
professional student achievement. development.
development based on Pursues a variety of
needs identified in additional opportunities Contributes to
professional goals. to learn professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to extend
own teaching practice.
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Attends staff, grade Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
level, department, and to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
other required meetings support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher and
and collaborations. student learning. reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
practice at the classroom grade or department and broadest positive impact
Identifies student and Begins to identify how level. school and district possible on instructional
teacher resources at the to access student and levels. 7/21/18 practice and student
school and district level. teacher resources in the Interacts with members achievement at school
broader professional of the broader Engages with members and district levels and
community. professional community of the broader for the profession.
to access resources that professional community
support teacher to access resources and a Initiates and develops
effectiveness and wide range of supports professional learning
student learning for teaching the full opportunities with the
range of learners. broader professional
6.3 Collaborating 7/21/18 community focused on
with colleagues and student achievement.
the broader
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Element
with colleagues and Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
the broader My colleagues and I seek
professional our different professional
development opportunities
community to to expand our impact as
support teacher and teachers on our students.
student learning 7/21/18

I frequently reach out to

parents and other
community members when
resources and support are
needed. For example, a
community member just
volunteered to teach my
students how to use
technology in creating
computer animations and
designs. 7/21/18

Teacher communicates
frequently with mentor to
discuss new ideas for
future lessons and
activities. 11/5/18

Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
learning and the need for family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and the classroom and
families. information about to families based on school. 7/21/18 school community.
cultural norms of awareness of cultural Supports a school/
families represented in norms and wide range of Communicates to district environment in
the school. Welcomes experiences with families in ways which which families take
family involvement at schools. show understanding of leadership to improve
classroom/ school and respect for cultural student learning.
events. norms. 7/21/18
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

I often invite parents and
families in our classroom
for different events and
6.4 Working with activities, such as Author's
families to support Tea and family nights. I
always communicate with
student learning them through email and
printed out letters or flyers.
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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 to
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources to community resources to increase instructional
communities support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
surrounding the school. Includes references or 7/21/18 program, students, and opportunities for
connections to families. students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
community resources in lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service in
single lessons. implementing community to improve the community.
instruction. 7/21/18 and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

I seek out different
learning opportunities
6.5 Engaging local within our community,
such as the local parks,
communities in library, and other
support of the community resources.
instructional 7/21/18
program I also invite community
members into our
classroom when it connects
with our learning
objectives. 11/5/18
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
responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and exceeding professional
expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to commitment by Pursues ways to support 7/21/18
students. exploring ways to students’ diverse Supports colleagues to
address individual learning needs and Maintains continual maintain the motivation,
student needs. maintains belief in effort to seek, develop, resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for and refine new and ensure that all students
achievement. creative methods to achieve.
ensure individual
student learning. 7/21/18
6.6 Managing Although we use the same
professional learning materials every
year (online resources and
responsibilities to textbooks), I always seek
maintain motivation different ways to plan and
and commitment to prepare my units and
lessons to be more
all students challenging and engaging
for my students. Every
summer, the staff at my
school reflects the past
year and plans for the next
year. 7/21/18

Teacher continuously seeks

out new opportunities for
growth with an online
teaching community and
additional professional
development. 11/5/18
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* 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 high
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the degree of resilience, professional integrity, and
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. 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.
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.
• Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
integrity, and ethical • Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
conduct community. 7/21/18
I feel that I follow all the state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities. 7/21/18

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