CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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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
learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I constantly reflect on the
effectiveness of my
teaching. The two main
6.1 Reflecting on questions I generally
teaching practice in focus on are: Were my
students engaged? And
support of student could it have gone
learning smoother? I go to my
colleagues for advice,
venting, and new
perspectives. Often
different eyes can help
come up with more
effective solutions.

I, use Atlas Rubicon as a

way to map the
curriculum for the year
and track reflections and
notes about teaching the
lessons. This program
acts like a continuous
lesson plan and we can
adjust our map and
planning easily while
adding instructional
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strategies we find
effective.

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. challenging and based to improve
and engaging in on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
continuous and
professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
purposeful development. and with colleagues district goals, and beyond the classroom.
professional growth through available focuses on improving Engages in and
and development 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
development based on achievement. Pursues development.
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needs identified in a variety of additional
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.

I just created my After my clinical

Professional Goal Plan observation by school
for work. My goals were administration, my
selected by areas of principal and I create a
growth I spotted in my Post Observation Goal
teaching, and how I’m Plan to target areas of
going to get knowledge growth for myself. To
and apply it to meet the develop professionally, I
needs of my students. will be observing
experienced teachers and
“pick their brains.”

Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
6.3 Collaborating level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
with colleagues and other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
the broader meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
professional collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
community to classroom level. department and school broadest positive
support teacher Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
and student teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
learning 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
professional community to access professional and district levels and
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community. resources that support community to access for the profession.
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
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.
I regularly communicate Each week I meet with
with my colleagues to the other grade level
reflect on teaching teachers to share how
practice. Most of that is our students are
done during planned learning, find any
time, of planned common misconceptions
Professional and trade ideas on how
Development to reteach material to
opportunities. I have students who are not
shallow ties to the other understanding certain
professional resources in concepts. We take
my community outside of meeting notes to stay on
my own school. track and use for
planning. I have been
reaching out to other
teachers on campus to
mentor me.
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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 school. classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
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. and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. norms. student learning.

Our classroom goals have

been communicated in a
variety of ways: BTSN,
6.4 Working with newsletters, e-mail , Class
families to support Dojo, ILPs, and our class
homework page. Families
student learning have several ways to
volunteer in our
classroom or from home.

I have not seen myself

grow much in this
respect, as this is built in
to our school
environment. Parents are
required to volunteer at
least 40 hours each year.
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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
connections to students, and families. for students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
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
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
Each year we invite the
local fire and police
6.5 Engaging local department
communities in representatives to come
support of the visit our classes. I have
instructional also had special guest
parents who have come
program in to share their job.

I have not seen much

independent growth in
this aspect of my
professional career, as
this is taken care of by
another member of staff.
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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. that may be Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
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 Being in the hospital and As I develop as a new
professional not having a consistent teacher I am discovering
responsibilities to Instructional Assistant the annual to-dos and
maintain has affected my ability to managing my time to
motivation and stay on top of things meet my professional
professionally this year. goals as well as pursue
commitment to all In the past I’ve been very my personal interests.
students balanced, between work
and family, but right now I do find myself reading
I’m playing catch up with Educational articles in
everything. my free time, and
researching different
ways to help "that one"
student with whatever
they are going through at
the moment or develop
better ideas to help my
classroom be an effective
learning environment.
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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.
 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.
I follow all of the requirements of me, as determined by the state and Diocese. I have a high commitment to looking and behaving as
a professional. It is my job to constantly challenge
myself to do more and develop these kids for jobs that
might not yet exist…

I demonstrate a professional demeanor within the

school community, following the standards and
expectations set by the Diocese and school where I
am employed. As a youth professional I maintain
ethical responsibilities and professional boundaries.