CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Plans daily lessons using Plans single lessons or Plans differentiated Plans differentiated Plans differentiated
available curriculum and sequence of lessons using instruction based on instruction, which is based instruction that provides
information from district additional assessment knowledge of students’ on broad knowledge of systematic opportunities for
and state required information on student academic readiness, students. Matches resources supporting and extending
assessments. academic readiness, academic language, diverse and specific strategies to student learning based on
language, cultural cultural backgrounds, and students’ diverse learning comprehensive information
background, and individual cognitive, social, needs and cultural on students.
4.1 Using knowledge of individual development. emotional, and physical backgrounds. 5/6/2019
students’ academic development to meet their
readiness, language individual needs. 7/17/18
proficiency, cultural and 12/6/18
background, and Planning addresses bias, Engages students in the
individual development Is aware of impact of bias Becomes aware of Examines potential sources stereotyping, and analysis of bias,
to plan instruction. on learning. potential areas of bias and of bias and stereotyping assumptions about cultures stereotyping, and
seeks to learn about when planning lessons. an members of cultures. assumptions.
culturally responsive Uses culturally responsive 5/6/2019
pedagogy. 7/17/18 pedagogy in planning.
12/6/18
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
Element Emerging
Communicates learning
objectives for a single
lesson to students based on
4.2 Establishing and content standards and
articulating goals for available curriculum.
student learning
Exploring
I am still seeking more
knowledge surrounding
potential areas of bias and
how to be more culturally
responsive in my
pedagogy. 7/17/18
Establishes and shares
learning goals for skill
development with
students in single lessons
and sequence of lessons.
7/17/18
Applying
I plan differentiated
instruction based on
knowledge of students,
student progress, academic
language, and cognitive,
social, emotional, and
physical development of
each student.
Differentiation could
include student groupings,
flexible seating, scaffolds,
check for understandings,
etc. 7/17/18 and 12/6/18
As I plan for instruction, I
seek to include resources
that include multiple
perspectives (particularly in
social studies units). We
often talk about breaking
down stereotypes and being
inclusive and accepting of
other cultures. 12/6/18
Establishes and
communicates to students
clear learning goals for
content that are accessible,
challenging, and
differentiated to address
students’ diverse learning
needs. 12/6/18
Integrating Innovating
Strategies and instruction
match student need—
including their cultural
background. Their
backgrounds are seen and
affirmed as rich experiences
that will enrich their
learning and understanding.
5/6/2019
Across subjects, I regularly
challenge bias, stereotypes,
and assumptions about
culture. I encourage
students to engage with an
open mind and seeking to
understand. Seeing value in
our differences and
celebrating in that. 5/6/2019
Establishes and articulates Establishes and articulates
learning goals to students comprehensive short-term
that integrate content and long-term learning goals
standards with students’ for students. Assists students
strengths, interests, and to articulate and monitor
learning needs. 5/6/2019 learning goals.
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
Element Emerging Exploring
I display learning goals on
the board for students in
different subject areas. I
also create goals for
individual students during
independent work or
check ins occasionally to
push them to the next
level of understanding.
7/17/18
Uses available curriculum Begins to plan curriculum
for daily, short- and long- units that include a series
4.3 Developing and term plans. of connected lessons and
sequencing long-term are linked to long-term
and short-term planning to support
instructional plans to student learning.
support student
learning
Applying
When working with
students, I differentiate
learning goals based on
their needs for support.
They are communicated in
appropriate academic and
kid-friendly language based
on standards and are often
written on post it notes so
they can refer to them as
they continue working.
12/6/18
Establishes short- and long-
term curriculum plans for
subject matter concepts and
essential related academic
language and formats that
support student learning.
7/17/18 and 12/6/18
Integrating Innovating
When creating goals for
students, I use both content
standards that they need the
most development in and
pair it with my knowledge
of their strengths and
learning needs. They are
involved in the process and
I encourage their reflection
and input. 5/6/2019
Refines sequence of long- Utilizes extensive knowledge
term plans to reflect of curriculum, content
integrations of curriculum standards, and assess
guidelines, frameworks, and learning needs to design
assessed instructional needs cohesive and comprehensive
to ensure student learning. long- and short-term
5/6/2019 instructional plans that
ensure high levels of
learning.
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
Element Emerging Exploring Applying
With my grade level team,
we create long and short
term curriculum plans that
supports student learning in
a logical manner. We plan in
ways that allow more cross
curricular connections that
will make sense to students
and deepen their academic
experience. 7/17/18 and
12/6/18
Integrating Innovating
I have grown more
confident in my ability to
refine long term plans and
how subjects can work
better together. I work with
my team members to reflect
and refine this process in
order to better meet the
needs of our students.
5/6/2019
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Plans instruction that Selects strategies for Incorporates differentiated Plans instruction using a Plans instruction
incorporates strategies single lessons or sequence instructional strategies into wide range of strategies to incorporating a repertoire of
suggested by curriculum of lessons that respond to ongoing planning that address learning styles and strategies specifically meet
guidelines. students’ diverse learning addresses culturally meet students’ assessed students’ diverse language
needs. 7/17/18 and responsive pedagogy, language and learning and learning needs and styles
12/6/18 students’ diverse language, needs. Provides appropriate to advance learning for all.
4.4 Planning
and learning needs and support and challenges for
instruction that
styles. 5/6/2019 students. Facilitates opportunities for
incorporates
Is aware of student content, students to reflect on their
appropriate strategies
learning, and language Seeks to learn about Integrates results from a learning and the impact of
to meet the learning
needs through data provided students’ diverse learning Uses assessments of broad range of assessments instructional strategies to
needs of all students
by the site and district. and language needs students’ learning and into planning to meet meet their learning and
beyond basic data. language needs to inform students’ diverse learning language needs.
7/17/18 and 12/6/18 planning differentiated and language needs.
instruction. 5/6/2019
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

I select from strategies
that are in my tool belt
that respond to the needs
of my students. I allow
students to build upon
background knowledge
and previous learning
experiences/strategies.
7/17/18
I am seeking to broaden
and deepen my
understanding of students’
diverse set of needs
beyond basic data by
talking to more
experience colleagues and
specialists on site. 7/17/18
When designing instruction,
I include a variety of
differentiated activities to
meet the needs of a variety
of students. These strategies
consider cultural awareness,
student language, learning/
social needs, group
dynamics, etc. 5/6/2019
I have grown more
comfortable with use a
larger variety of assessment
to support my planning of
small group instruction,
future lessons, etc. 5/6/2019

I use templates provided by

my school to brainstorm,
plan, and implement
appropriate strategies for
different groups of students:
Instructional Inventory and
Application Plan for
Supporting ELL Students in
ELA.
I am trying to use technology
more as a resource to better
meet the needs of my
students by using resources
online.
I am seeking to broaden and
deepen my understanding of
students diverse set of needs
beyond basic data by talking
to more experience
colleagues and specialists on
site. 12/6/18
CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
Element Emerging Exploring
Implements lessons and Begins to adapt plans and
uses materials from materials in single lessons
curriculum provided. or sequences of lessons to
4.5 Adapting address students’ learning
instructional plans and needs. 7/17/18
curricular materials to
meet the assessed
learning needs of all
students.
I am beginning to adapt
plans and materials in
single lessons, but still
need more support with
doing this consistently
while also keeping in
mind culturally
responsive pedagogy.
Currently, I observe
whether or not learning
goals are met and
supporting students with
scaffolds, visuals, and
verbal prompting to
support them in reaching
those goals. 7/17/18
Applying
Makes adjustments and
adaptations to differentiate
instructional plans. Uses
culturally responsive
pedagogy and additional
materials to support
students’ diverse learning
needs. 12/6/18
I differentiate homework
weekly to continue support
student learning at home.
This is a resource I have
recently implemented into
my classroom to meet the
needs based off of students'
most recent NWEA scores--
This website allows you to
plug in a students NWEA
scores, and then, as if by
magic it creates a
personalized set of lessons
on KhanAcademy.org
I am also in the process of
implement book clubs and
launching guided reading
groups based on student
ability. 12/6/18
Integrating Innovating
Makes ongoing adjustments Anticipates and plans for a
to instructional plans and wide range of adaptations to
uses a variety of materials lessons based on in depth
as the instructional needs analysis of individual student
arises to support student needs.
learning. 5/6/2019
Engages with students to
identify types of adjustments
in instruction that best meet
their learning goals.
As the school year and this
program have progressed, I
have become more readily
aware of the needs of my
students (ahead of time and
in the moment), and know
how to help them move
forward or scaffold them
appropriately. 5/6/2019