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 reflective practice
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the on refinements in and action research
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between teaching practice and in supporting student
Reflects individually that is focused on making adjustments connections among learning and raising
or with colleagues on methods to support in teaching practice the elements of the the level of academic
immediate student the full range of and impact on the full CSTP to positively achievement.
learning needs. learners. 9/15/23 range of learners. impact the full range
of learners. Engages in and
6.1 Reflecting on fosters reflection
teaching practice in among colleagues for
support of student school wide impact
learning on student learning.
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I acknowledge the I engage in reflection
importance of individually and with
reflecting on my colleagues that
teaching practice to focuses on the
support student relationship between
learning. I regularly making adjustments
engage in individual in teaching practice
reflection and and impact on
collaborate with students. During
colleagues to address these reflective
immediate student sessions, I analyze
learning needs. not only immediate
I maintain a focus on student learning
my students and the needs but also the
instructional goals. I broader implications
consider aspects such of my instructional
as whether my decisions on diverse
students were learners. I consider
actively engaged, how different
whether they instructional
achieved the strategies and
intended learning approaches may
outcomes, and if any support or hinder the
critical prerequisite learning of various
skills were lacking. I student groups, and I
also assess the collaboratively
overall classroom brainstorm with
dynamics, fairness, colleagues to develop
and respect for all more inclusive and
students. effective teaching
Additionally, I practices. This
evaluate whether the ongoing reflection
activities and enables me to
assignments align continuously refine
with the learning my instructional
objectives and approaches and
whether my better meet the
assessments needs of all students
effectively measure in my classroom.
the learning goals. April ‘24
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Recently, I had a
fruitful discussion
with our ELD teacher
to explore effective
strategies for
communicating
complex scientific
concepts to English
Language Learners
(ELL) in my class.
Develops goals Sets goals connected Sets goals connected Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the to the CSTP that take to the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
CSTP through into account authentic, connected to the professional goals
required processes self-assessment of challenging, and CSTP that are connected to the
and local protocols. teaching practice. based on self- intellectually CSTP to improve
assessment. challenging and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge based on and impact student
professional and skills individually Aligns personal goals self-assessment and learning within and
development. and with colleagues with school and feedback from a beyond the
9/15/23 through available district goals, and variety of sources. classroom.
professional focuses on improving
development. student learning. Engages in and Engages in ongoing
contributes to inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages professional practice for
in professional development professional
6.2 Establishing development based targeted on student development.
professional goals on needs identified in achievement. Pursues
and engaging in professional goals. a variety of Contributes to
continuous and additional professional
purposeful opportunities to organizations, and
professional growth learn professionally. development
and development opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
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I am dedicated to I now actively reflect
continuous on my teaching
professional growth, practice, identifying
which involves areas for growth and
engaging in improvement. These
professional goals address specific
development aspects of my
opportunities. teaching practice that
I view lifelong I aim to develop
learning as a critical further, such as
aspect of my role as incorporating more
an educator, ensuring student-centered
that I provide the best instructional
possible education for strategies or
my students and enhancing my ability
remain effective in my to differentiate
profession, even in a instruction
private school setting effectively.
without formal Additionally, I seek
district processes. out professional
development
opportunities that
align with these
goals, both
individually and
collaboratively with
colleagues. By
participating in
relevant workshops,
conferences, and
collaborative
learning
communities, I
further expand my
knowledge and skills,
ensuring continuous
improvement in my
practice. April ‘24
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, colleagues to colleagues to colleagues to expand collaboration with
and other required consider how best to improve student impact on teacher colleagues.
meetings and support teacher and learning and reflect and student learning
collaborations. student learning. on teaching practice within grade or Works to ensure the
at the classroom department and broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify level. school and district impact possible on
teacher resources at how to access levels. instructional practice
the school and student and teacher Interacts with and student
district level. resources in the members of the Engages with achievement at
9/15/23 broader professional broader professional members of the school and district
community. community to access broader professional levels and for the
resources that community to access profession.
support teacher resources and a wide
effectiveness and range of supports for Initiates and
student learning teaching the full develops professional
range of learners. learning
opportunities with
6.3 Collaborating the broader
with colleagues and professional
the broader community focused
professional on student
community to achievement.
support teacher and
student learning
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I actively engage in Now, I not only
collaboration with my attend meetings and
colleagues and the collaborations but
broader professional also actively consult
community to with colleagues to
support both teacher explore effective
and student learning. strategies for
This involves supporting teacher
attending staff and student learning.
meetings, grade level This includes
discussions, and discussing
departmental instructional
collaborations. techniques, sharing
resources, and
brainstorming
solutions to common
challenges in
education.
Furthermore, I begin
to identify and utilize
resources available in
the broader
professional
community, such as
online forums,
professional
organizations, and
larger teaching
community. By
tapping into these
external resources, I
enhance my
professional
knowledge and
contribute to a
culture of continuous
learning within my
school and beyond.
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides Structures a wide
the family in student importance of the contribute to the opportunities and range of
learning and the need family’s role in classroom and support for families opportunities for
for interactions with student learning. school. Adjusts to actively participate families to contribute
families. 9/15/23 Seeks information communication to in the classroom and to the classroom and
about cultural norms families based on school. school community.
of families awareness of cultural Supports a
represented in the norms and wide Communicates to school/district
school. Welcomes range of experiences families in ways environment in
family involvement at with schools. which show which families take
classroom/ school understanding of and leadership to
events. April ‘24 respect for cultural improve student
norms. learning.
I maintain open and I recognize the role of
clear communication families in student
with parents through learning but also
various channels, actively seek
such as emails and information about
6.4 Working with parent conferences. the backgrounds of
families to support Additionally, I families represented
student learning consider students' in the school
cultural backgrounds community. This
and unique needs, understanding helps
ensuring that my me create a more
teaching approach is inclusive
inclusive and environment that
sensitive to their respects and values
diverse experiences. diverse family
perspectives.
Additionally, I take
proactive steps to
encourage family
involvement in
classroom and school
events, fostering
positive relationships
and partnerships
between home and
school that support
student success.
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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 community resources community resources to increase
communities resources. to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the curriculum. instructional learning
school. Includes references program, students, opportunities for
or connections to Includes knowledge and families. students.
Uses available communities in of communities when
neighborhood and single lessons or designing and Draws from Engages students in
community resources sequence of lessons. implementing understanding of leadership and
in single lessons. instruction community to service in the
9/15/23 improve and enrich community.
the instructional Incorporates
program. community members
into the school
learning community.

6.5 Engaging local

communities in
support of the
instructional
program
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I incorporate I seek and utilize
community-based available community
activities into my resources to enrich
teaching to help student learning
students feel more experiences. This
connected to their involves
surroundings. incorporating
Certainly an area that project-based
requires growth. learning (PBL)
approaches that
leverage community
experts and
encouraging student
outreach initiatives
that connect
classroom learning
with real-world
issues and needs. By
involving local
communities as
valuable resources, I
aim to foster deeper
student engagement
and enhance the
relevance and
authenticity. April ‘24
Develops an Maintains Anticipates Integrates the full Models
understanding of professional professional range of professional professionalism and
professional responsibilities in responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues
responsibilities. timely ways and manages time and advanced planning in meeting and
seeks support as effort required to and prepares for exceeding
Seeks to meet needed. meet expectations. situations that may professional
required be challenging. Responsibilities
commitments to Demonstrates Pursues ways to effectively.
students. 9/15/23 commitment by support students’ Maintains continual
exploring ways to diverse learning effort to seek, Supports colleagues
address individual needs and maintains develop, and refine to maintain the
student needs. belief in students’ new and creative motivation,
capacity for methods to ensure resiliency, and energy
achievement. individual student to ensure that all
learning. students achieve.

6.6 Managing
professional
responsibilities to
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I make sure to I seek to maintain
maintain a healthy timely and effective
work-life balance by responses to my
participating in professional
stress-reducing commitments while
activities outside of also seeking support
school, such as when needed to
regular exercise, address challenge. I
pursuing hobbies, am committed to
spending time with exploring various
family, or enjoying strategies and
time with my dogs. interventions to
This balance helps me address the learning
maintain a positive needs of individual
attitude with students students, ensuring
and colleagues, that each student
ensuring that I can receives the
effectively support necessary support to
my students' learning thrive academically
and well-being. and emotionally. By
anticipating and
managing my
professional
responsibilities
effectively, I maintain
a strong belief in my
students' potential
for success and
remain dedicated to
supporting their
growth and
development. April
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal I adhere to
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* integrity and commitment to student learning professional
and the profession in all circumstances. standards and ethical
* As follows: guidelines in all
● Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional aspects of my
● Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in community and holding peers accountable to practice, ensuring
which these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of norms of respectful treatment and that my actions align
students. communication. with the best
● Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of interests of students
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with and broader
● Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in a high degree of resilience, professional community. I seek
the California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. integrity, and ethical conduct. 9/15/23 guidance when
● Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws needed and engage in
and district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment. reflective practices to
● Understands and implements school and district policies and state continually improve
and federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student my professional
behavior. conduct. By
● Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the upholding integrity
privacy, health, and safety of students, families, and other school and demonstrating
6.7 Demonstrating professionals. ethical behavior in
professional ● Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the every professional
responsibility, profession. interaction, I
integrity, and ethical ● Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students. contribute to a
conduct ● Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and positive and
school community. supportive learning
environment where
students can thrive
and grow. April ‘24
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I actively contribute to building a professional
community that upholds norms of respectful
treatment and communication. I am dedicated
to fostering a school culture characterized by
resilience, professional integrity, and ethical
conduct. My professional demeanor, both in
the classroom and within the school
community, reflects my unwavering
commitment to student learning and the
ongoing development of my teaching skills
and knowledge.