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 Engages in and fosters
learners. 7/20/18 reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
(12/12/18)
(5/3/19)
At Pilgrim we have a PLC In addition to our PLC
that meets every Tuesday time at my school where
6.1 Reflecting on morning for an hour. I am a consistent and
teaching practice in Within this PLC there is active member, I use our
support of student time for individual shared office space to
reflection of teaching reflect on lessons and
learning practices and for an open curriculum with my
discourse with other office mates.
faculty, in and out of my (12/12/18)
department. The (5/3/19)
administration chooses
readings around brain
research or case studies
for faculty to reflect upon
individually and as a
group. 7/20/18
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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. assessment. challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
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
6.2 Establishing development based on achievement. Pursues development.
professional goals needs identified in a variety of additional
and engaging in professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
continuous and professionally. 7/20/18 professional
purposeful
(12/12/18) organizations, and
(5/3/19) development
professional growth
opportunities to
and development extend own teaching
practice.
During our PLC last year
we focused on a teacher
generated question. We
explored this question,
found research and set a
goal around this
question. I then tried a
questioning technique in
my class and gathered
data in the form of a
student survey and
student generated
responses to gauge the
effectiveness of this
strategy. 7/20/18
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(12/12/18)
(5/3/19)

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
6.3 Collaborating classroom level. department and school broadest positive
with colleagues and Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
the broader teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
professional 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
community to
professional community to access professional and district levels and
support teacher community. resources that support community to access for the profession.
and student teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
learning and student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
teaching the full range professional learning
of learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
7/20/18 (12/12/18)
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During our PLC time at
Pilgrim we collaborate on
lesson plans and work
within departments to
identify areas of growth
for our department. I
work with the Dean of
Teaching and Learning
and Dean of Students to
access resources about
all types of learners. In
addition, I was on a
committee to develop a
teacher expectation
document that was
centered around good
instruction and being an
active member in the
community that will lead
to better student
engagement. 7/20/18
(12/12/18)
(5/3/19)
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
6.4 Working with families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
families to support cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
student learning families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with show understanding of families take
classroom/ school schools. (12/12/18) and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. (5/3/19) norms. student learning.
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I am an active member in
Back to School Night, two
different Parent-Teacher
Conferences throughout
the year. I have regular
communication to
parents when students
receive a level 1 or less
on any assessment. I
make sure to address the
student-learning plan
that has been developed
with our Dean of
Instruction with parents
to reinforce student
goals. 7/20/18
(12/12/18)
(5/3/19)

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
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
communities in connections to students, and families. for students.
support of the Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
program community resources lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. implementing community to improve in the community.
instruction. and enrich the Incorporates
7/20/18 instructional program. community members
(12/12/18) into the school
(5/3/19) learning community.
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I hosted several field
trips within our
community to keep
students connected and
understand what else is
available in our
community. In addition
to that I will post flyers
for opportunities in our
community or online for
my students to realize
the opportunities.
7/20/18
(12/12/18)
(5/3/19)

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
6.6 Managing responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
professional effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
responsibilities to Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
maintain commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to Supports colleagues to
motivation and
address individual support students’ Maintains continual maintain the
commitment to all student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, motivation, resiliency,
students and maintains belief in and refine new and and energy to ensure
students’ capacity for creative methods to that all students
achievement. ensure individual achieve. 7/20/18
student learning. (12/12/18)
(5/3/19)
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I continually
demonstrate a
positive attitude
within all aspects of
our Pilgrim
community and as
department chair
help other teachers
maintain energy and
lower stress. 7/20/18
(12/12/18)
(5/3/19)

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:
6.7 Demonstrating • 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
professional respectful treatment and communication.
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
responsibility,
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
integrity, and learners, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
ethical conduct • 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. 7/20/18
• Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and (12/12/18)
(5/3/19)
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.
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• 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.

In all aspects of my role at Pilgrim School I maintain a

professional demeanor. I follow all legal requirements
of my job. I contribute to school culture by coaching,
going on school trips, field trips, and school events on
campus. 7/20/18
(12/12/18)
(5/3/19)