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
6.1 Reflecting on with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
teaching practice in immediate student the full range of impact on the full to positively impact achievement.
support of student learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of 12/10/18 5/4/19
learning learners. 7/10/18
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
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• Meets frequently • Meets with a team of
with teachers of the teachers from
same subject and different
works with them to departments to
make changes to assess how to best
curriculum, lessons, use technology to
class procedures etc. enhance student
• Self reflect on how to learning
improve student 12/10/185/4/19
learning and lessons
7/10/18

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
6.2 Establishing processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
professional goals protocols. practice. assessment. 7/10/18 challenging and based to improve
and engaging in 12/10/18. 5/4/19 on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge feedback from a and impact student
continuous and
professional and skills individually Aligns personal goals variety of sources. learning within and
purposeful development. and with colleagues with school and beyond the classroom.
professional growth through available district goals, and Engages in and
and development professional focuses on improving contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. student learning. professional inquiry into teacher
7/10/18 12/10/18 development targeted practice for
on student professional
Selects and engages in achievement. Pursues development.
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
professional a variety of additional
development based on opportunities to learn Contributes to
needs identified in professionally. 5/4/19 professional
professional goals. organizations, and
7/10/18 12/10/18 development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.

• Teacher sets goals • Seeks out

for the year at the professional
beginning of each development
school year based on opportunities
self assessment through educational
• Teacher sets two technology webinars
specific goals to align 5/4/19
with overall school
goals for the year
• Teacher does
professional
development
throughout the year
by observing other
teachers, meeting
with colleagues, and
researching best
teaching practices
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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. 7/10/18
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning 12/10/18 5/4/19
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or
classroom level. department and school Works to ensure the
6.3 Collaborating Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. broadest positive
with colleagues and teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with impact possible on
the broader the school and district teacher resources in members of the Engages with members instructional practice
professional level. the broader broader professional of the broader and student
community to professional community to access professional achievement at school
support teacher community. resources that support community to access and district levels and
and student teacher effectiveness resources and a wide for the profession.
learning and student learning range of supports for
teaching the full range Initiates and develops
of learners. 7/10/18 professional learning
12/10/18 opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
• Part of a teacher • Chemistry team lead-
committee that looks in charge of
into technology organizing and
resources to improve facilitation meetings
teaching and among all chemistry
enhance student teachers at the
learning experiences. school 7/10/18
Then, helps other • Creates and delivers
teachers implement presentations on
using these tools in technological
the classroom learning tools to
7/10/18 other teachers
5/4/19

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. 12/10/18 and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. 7/10/18 5/4/19 norms. student learning.
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
• At my school, • Meet with
parents are parents of
encouraged to be
involved, but not struggling
help out in the students
classroom. 12/10/18 5/4/19
• Call and email
parents with updates
on student progress
• Welcome parents
and answer
questions at back to
school night 7/10/18

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 7/10/18 12/10/18 connections to students, and families. for students.
support of the 5/4/19 communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
program Uses available lessons. 7/10/18 designing and understanding of leadership and service
neighborhood and 12/10/18 5/4/19 implementing community to improve in the community.
community resources instruction and enrich the Incorporates
in single lessons. instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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• Connections to • Connections to the
the local and local and
surrounding surrounding
communities and communities and
environments environments are
are referenced in referenced in class
class discussions discussions
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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
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. 7/10/18 effectively.
motivation and students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to 12/10/185/4/19
commitment to all address individual support students’ Maintains continual
students student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, Supports colleagues to
and maintains belief in and refine new and maintain the
students’ capacity for creative methods to motivation, resiliency,
achievement. ensure individual and energy to ensure
student learning. that all students
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• Plans lessons far in Meets frequently

advance with other teachers
• Maps out activities
to help with
and learning goals
for the year at the technology questions
beginning of each and how to use
year technology to best
• Looks for new support student
technology and achievement and
techniques to use in
success 12/10/18
the class to enhance
student engagement
and learning Creates and shares
7/10/18 presentations with
colleagues to
promote the use of
engaging ed tech in
the classroom
5/4/19
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Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
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. 7/10/18
* As follows: 12/10/18 5/4/19
• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which Contributes to building professional community
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. and holding peers accountable to norms of
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of respectful treatment and
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. communication.7/10/18 12/10/185/4/19
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
• Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment. and ethical conduct. 7/10/18 12/10/185/4/19
• 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.
• Remains professional within and outside of
the classroom
• Follows all school guidelines and codes of
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