CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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Is aware of the need Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
to 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 that is focused on making adjustments in connections among learning and raising
or with colleagues on methods to support the teaching practice and the elements of the the level of academic
immediate student full range of learners. impact on the full CSTP to positively achievement.
learning needs. range of learners. impact the full range
of learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.

Reflecting on the My fellow teachers and I

implementation of a regularly collaborate and
6.1 Reflecting on
lesson is a requirement in reflect on lesson
teaching practice in lesson planning and for planning and
support of student observations at my school effectiveness during
learning site. 9-2017 professional
development sessions
and regular subject-
meetings. 8-2018, 5-
2019
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into to 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 instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals and 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
6.2 Establishing professional on student professional
professional goals development based on achievement. Pursues development.
needs identified in a variety of additional
and engaging in
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
continuous and
professionally. professional
purposeful organizations, and
professional development
growth and opportunities to
development extend own teaching
practice.

I join fellow teaching staff I am required by my As asked by my school-

for regular professional
development events,
meetings, and workshops
for general staff and
personal growth.
9-2017
school-site to reflect and site, I reflect and record
record during the during the beginning of
beginning of the year the year goals and end of
goals and end of the year the year personal
personal achievements achievements in
in professional growth, professional growth and
development, and development, which I
training. 8-2018 will align with the CSTP.
5-2019
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
and 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 broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how school and district impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with levels. instructional practice
the school and district teacher resources in members of the and student
level. the broader broader professional Engages with achievement at school
professional community to access members of the and district levels and
community. resources that support broader professional for the profession.
teacher effectiveness community to access
and student learning resources and a wide Initiates and develops
6.3 Collaborating 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 Professional Professional development
development workshops at my school I collaborate regularly I have initiated contact
and student workshops at my school site are done once/twice with fellow teachers at between fellow teachers
learning site are done amonth. Besides educator my school-site during of my same subject area
once/twice amonth. 9- development and growth, professional who teach in my school
2017 methodology and development sessions, district to informally
improvement in teaching and teachers from share their experiences
practice is further county-wide community and discuss ideas for a
explored and discussed schools during possible professional
between members of my workshops and seminars learning community in
school staff. 11-2017 twice yearly. 8-2018 the future. 5-2019
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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
families. information about
cultural norms of
families represented in
the school. Welcomes
family involvement at
classroom/ school
events.
Applying Integrating Innovating
Supports families to Provides Structures a wide
contribute to the opportunities and range of opportunities
classroom and school. support for families to for families to
Adjusts actively participate in contribute to the
communication to the classroom and classroom and school
families based on school. community. Supports
awareness of cultural a school/district
norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
of experiences with families in ways which families take
schools. show understanding leadership to improve
of and respect for student learning.
cultural norms.

My school site furnishes I have established

an online school relationships with my
6.4 Working with management system students’ families during
families to support that helps in posting several school events,
student learning grades, and after-school sports, and
communicate behavior parent-teacher
issues in class to conferences. I maintain
parents. Email is often contact for any need there
the best way parents may be in class. 8-2018, 5-
communicate with me 2019
for any immediate
needs.
9-2017
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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 Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
school. connections to students, and families. for students.
communities in single Includes knowledge of
Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.

At my school site, a I attempt to demonstrate

6.5 Engaging local Catholic school, to students the close
communities in teachers are encouraged relationship of the subject
support of the to attend community I teach to their daily lives,
instructional events and Sunday and their community
worship services in the surroundings containing
program same area that we serve rich examples of it. 11-
at. 9-2017 2018, 8-2018, 5-2019
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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 meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet and prepares for professional
Seeks to meet Demonstrates expectations. situations that may be Responsibilities
required commitment by challenging. effectively.
commitments to exploring ways to Pursues ways to
students. address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
9-2017 student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
6.6 Managing
I understand the need
professional to look ahead to I meet responsibilities for
responsibilities to important points in student instruction,
maintain my students’ grading, and
motivation and instructional year, communicating to
commitment to all and staying up-to- parents, and attend
sharing and planning
students date and
activities with peers at
professionally most school-wide
competent to perform meetings and
well in my profession. collaboration sessions.
1-2018 9-2018, 5-2019
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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 and holding peers accountable to norms of
which these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of respectful treatment and communication.
students.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
6.7 Demonstrating high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
professional and ethical conduct.
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
responsibility, California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
integrity, and  Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws
ethical conduct 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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