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 and Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. Reflects with colleagues that is relationship between practice and connections supporting student
individually or with focused on methods to making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
colleagues on immediate support the full range of teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
student learning needs. learners. impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement.
of learners. learners. (Spring 2019)
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning. (Spring 2020)
I regularly work with This semester I reflected
colleagues in multiple a lot on student
settings to reflect on best achievement data with
6.1 Reflecting on practices in the colleagues and how our
teaching practice in classroom. I actively practices affected the
participate in one on one data we saw. We also
support of student
coaching and PLCs that discussed how we could
learning are subject specific. (Fall modify our instruction
2018) based on the data.
In addition to the (Spring 2020)
evidence above, this
semester I worked on
reflecting on my
classroom practice and
student engagement with
the learning. I held
reflective conversations
with my mentor
regarding monitoring
student progress and
student interaction with
the learning targets for
each period.
(Spring 2019) (Fall 2019)
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Develops goals connected Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
to the CSTP through the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals range of professional
required processes and account self-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP goals connected to the
local protocols. of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually CSTP to improve
assessment. challenging and based on instructional practice and
Attends required Expands knowledge and self-assessment and impact student learning
professional skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety within and beyond the
development. with colleagues through with school and district of sources. classroom.
available professional goals, and focuses on
development. improving student Engages in and Engages in ongoing
learning. contributes to inquiry into teacher
professional practice for professional
Selects and engages in development targeted on development.
professional student achievement.
development based on Pursues a variety of Contributes to
needs identified in additional opportunities professional
6.2 Establishing professional goals. to learn professionally. organizations, and
professional goals (Fall 2018) (Spring 2019)(Fall 2019) development
and engaging in opportunities to extend
own teaching practice.
continuous and
(Spring 2020)
purposeful
professional growth
and development I recognize I must be This past year I have I used the CSTPs as a
committed to lifelong assessed my own guide through this ILP
learning. I also assess my development as a teacher and to make decisions
through pop cycles, ILPs,
own teaching practices about my workshop for
mentor conversations and
and seek to improve peer conversations in PLCs.
adult learners. I
through professional I also attended multiple contributed to
development and professional development overarching school goals
collaboration with peers. conferences geared toward for improving student
(Fall 2018) growth in the classroom and reading outcomes and
as a school leader. (Spring provided teachers with
2019) In my current ILP I tools for improving their
have identified areas of practice. (Spring 2020)
need in CSTP 4.3 and CSTP
5.5, and designed
challenging goals to work
toward improvement so
that overall student
outcomes also improve.
(Fall 2019)
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Attends staff, grade level, Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
department, and other to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
required meetings and support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher 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 to level. school and district levels. possible on instructional
teacher resources at the access student and practice and student
school and district level. teacher resources in the Interacts with members Engages with members of achievement at school
broader professional of the broader the broader professional and district levels and for
community. professional community community to access the profession.
to access resources that resources and a wide
support teacher range of supports for Initiates and develops
effectiveness and student teaching the full range of professional learning
learning. (9/25/18) learners. (5/10/19) opportunities with the
6.3 Collaborating broader professional
community focused on
with colleagues and student
the broader achievement.(Spring
professional 2020)
community to I maintain regular This year I have worked This Fall I worked with
support teacher contact with all special closely with the EL Coach the instructional coach
departments (EL, SPED, and Instructional coach on Lexile Level growth
and student
GATE). I volunteer to to drive the embedding of for all students across all
learning coordinate special events ELD standards across all subjects. We worked
to involve students and curriculum and lessons. I together to create a
parents. (9/25/18) have worked with our workshop for educators
instructional coach to across departments to
develop PDs for best better understand how
practice with English improving Lexile levels
Learners as well. leads to overall growth in
(5/10/19) learning outcomes.
(Fall 2019)

Same as above. In
addition, I co facilitated
an SBAC data dive with
my mentor teacher and
facilitated a Lexile
Workshop. (Spring 2020)
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Is aware of the role of the
family in student learning
and the need for
interactions with families.
Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and school. the classroom and school
information about to families based on community. Supports a
cultural norms of families awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
represented in the norms and wide range of families in ways which environment in which
school. Welcomes family experiences with schools. show understanding of families take leadership
involvement at (Spring 2019) and respect for cultural to improve student
classroom/ school norms.(Fall 2019)(Spring learning.
events. 2020)

Work with students and In addition to continue to

parents to better participate in DELAC, I
understand their home have organized a parent
experience. Maintain university event with one
6.4 Working with communication with of our school counselors.
parents via text, phone (Fall 2019)
families to support
calls, progress reports,
student learning email and in-person
conferences. Try to
communicate in methods
that are most effective
for parents. (Fall 2018)

This year I have

volunteered to work with
the EL Coach to facilitate
the DELAC committee in
our district. This will not
only involve our
unduplicated parents and
students but also provide
an opportunity for more
people to serve this
population than those
who typically do.
(Spring 2019)
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
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 surrounding support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
the school. Includes references or program, students, and opportunities for
connections to Includes knowledge of families. students.
Uses available communities in single communities when
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of designing and Draws from Engages students in
community resources in lessons. (Fall 2018) implementing instruction understanding of leadership and service in
single lessons. community to improve the community.
and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
(Spring 2019)(Fall learning community.
2019)(Spring 2020)
I identify community This year I worked with
resources that may the student advisors to
support students and host a college and career
6.5 Engaging local families. (Fall 2018) fair. We had
communities in professionals present
support of the information about a
instructional broad range of careers in
program addition to
army/military recruiter,
job recruiters and local
community colleges and
university admissions
representatives.
(Spring 2019)

This year, for the Service

Learning project, I am
asking students to not
only participate in
bettering their
community, but also
identify the highest needs
and why it is important
to be civically engaged in
filling those needs.
(Fall 2019)
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
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 exceeding
responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and professional
expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to students. commitment by Pursues ways to support
exploring ways to students’ diverse Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
address individual learning needs and effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
student needs. maintains belief in and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for creative methods to ensure that all students
achievement. ensure individual student achieve. (Spring 2020)
learning. (5/10/19)
I participate in activities
6.6 Managing outside of work to reduce
professional stress and avoid burnout.
responsibilities to (Fall 2018)
maintain
In addition to the
motivation and evidence above, I go
commitment to all hiking and take time out
students for personal growth. I
make sure to maintain a
home and work balance
so that I am well rested
for the busy workdays.
(Spring 2019)

Continuing education
through professional
development,
conferences, PLCs, and
the induction program
help me maintain
motivation and
commitment to all
students. (Fall 2019)
CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* commitment to student learning and the profession in
all circumstances.
* As follows:
Contributes to building professional community and
● Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
holding peers accountable to norms of respectful
● Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which treatment and communication.
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
● Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of Contributes to fostering a school culture with a high
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. degree of resilience, professional integrity, and ethical
● Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the conduct. (9/25/18)
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
● 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 educational goals, rules, and guidelines
with integrity. (Fall 2018)

I continue to follow all educational goals, rules and

guidelines with integrity and ethical conduct.
(Spring 2019)

I pride myself on continuing education so that I am

using best practices for working with all educational
stakeholders. (Fall 2019)

I act in accordance with ethical considerations for

students and maintain professional integrity with
colleagues at all times. (Spring 2020)