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6.1 Reflecting on Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
teaching practice in reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
support of student practice to support practice individually colleagues on the refinements in action research in
learning 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 the achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. full range of learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
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After each class period, I I reflect based on my
reflect on how things whole teaching and
went and if there are any lesson plans but I also
small adjustments I can consider what my
make. I also department is doing as a
communicate with my whole. I look to see
counterpart to see if where we can
there is anything we can incorporate more
do to increase student engaging, hands-on
understanding. opportunities for
(10/01/17) students to better
understand concepts and
I’m still reflecting daily meet the learning goals. I
on how the lessons went. meet weekly with my
Sometimes I make department to reflect and
adjustments between discuss relevant data.
class periods if I know 05/19.
something didn’t work
exactly has I had
anticipated. (03/12/18)

To develop as an
educator, I am still
reflecting on practice and
collaborating with my
counterpart to plan
instruction to best
support my students.
Going forward, I plan to
be intentional with
looking closely at the
CSTP when it comes to
planning instruction.
12/12/18.
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6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
professional goals connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
and engaging in through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
continuous and processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
purposeful
on self-assessment and instructional practice
professional growth Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
and development professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
development. and with colleagues district goals, and beyond the classroom.
through available focuses on improving Engages in and
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.
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.
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I have signed up for
various professional
development
opportunities in order to
expand my knowledge
and skills. An example is
a biotech training so I can
incorporate certain labs
in my classroom.
(10/01/17)
Applying
I make sure to take
advantage of as many
professional
development
opportunities as possible.
As a new teacher, there’s
no such thing as too
much training. I have
attended many NGSS
trainings along with
trainings for the new
health and biotech.
curriculum at my school.
(03/12/18)
I make sure my goals are
aligned with those of my
district. I continue to
seek out professional
development
opportunities that are
meaningful for me to take
part in. Specifically, I am
happy to attend any/all
NGSS trainings 12/12/18
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I seek out any relevant
professional
development
opportunities that arise.
So far this year, I have
attended over 5 different
trainings that targeted
specific needs. Most of
the trainings were
aligned with helping
teachers meet the NGSS
standards and have more
access to activities and
lessons that could be
implemented. Others
were focused more on
cross-curricular lesson
design and
implementation. I will
continue to seek out
opportunities to learn
more about my craft.
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6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
the broader other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
professional meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
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
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.
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I collaborate on a daily I’ve met with our entire
basis with my science department 6-8
department partner in and 7-12 for unit
order to support planning purposes. We
teacher/student learning. make sure to appropriate
We plan a lot of lessons vertical articulation. I’ve
together therefore our also met with the English
classes are very well department to plan a
aligned. (10/01/17) cross curricular lesson.
(03/12/18)
My team and I meet
weekly to check in about
our students and share
strategies that are being
implemented in our
classrooms. Professional
development avenues are
approached through
trainings, conferences,
webinars, & etc. 05/19

I make sure to reach out

to and communicate with
the entire science
department (grades 7-
12) so certain equipment
and lab activities are
within the reach of my
students. 12/12/18

6.4 Working with Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide
families to support the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for range of opportunities
student learning 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.
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I try to communicate
with my student’s
families regularly by
reaching out about
positive behaviors along
with for suggestions
when it comes to
additional supports.
(10/01/17)

I’m still maintaining

frequent communication
with my student’s
families. I do have to
admit that I’ve reached
out more regarding
misbehavior than
anything else.
(03/12/18)

I am communicating
frequently with families
to make sure we are
working together as a
time to support the
students. When students
need extra guidance
when it comes to
advocating for them and
making up missing work,
reaching out to their
families help to
encourage them.
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6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
communities in about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
instructional communities to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
program
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.
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I have engaged the When implementing
community to come in for lessons, I know my
discussions with my class audience and the
and we are referring to community I am working
the school as a whole in. My students come
when learning about from families with very
organelle functions. high expectations for
(10/01/17) them academically. I plan
my lessons by
I make sure to refer to incorporating a variety of
our community as strategies to keep them
frequently as possible. It engaged while
was helpful to bring up maintaining the rigor of
statistics for our health the course. 12/12/18.
unit. (03/12/18)
Students participate in
lessons that allow them
to consider the world
around them and the
influence they have on
the services they rely on
from the ecosystem.
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
professional understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
maintain responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
students 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.
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I make sure to take care I plan out each
of professional month by marking
responsibilities by
attending all meetings, down the meetings
communicating regularly and required
with staff and families, engagements I must
and preparing timely participate in. It
lessons for my students. allows me to stay
(10/01/17)
organized with
I’m trying to best to balancing work full
balance work, induction, time and induction
and overall life. My work part time along with
responsibilities come my personal life. I
first and I make sure to
attend all meetings on make sure to dispel
time and prepare the any negative self-talk
most engaging lessons I students engage in
can for my students. and encourage them
(03/12/18)
whenever I can. They
I am still trying my best are capable of so
to balance work, much and I provide
induction, and life. opportunities for
Google Calendar and a them to feel
paper planner are crucial
successful whenever
for keeping track of
professional and possible. 05/19
academic dates and
deadlines. 12/12/18
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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 understand and follow the requirements/expectations that go along with this I hold myself to a high standard and try to serve as the
profession. I strive to be the best example for my students and provide them with a best role model possible for my students. I always
safe, supportive learning environment. (10/01/17) seek to learn, read, and do more to improve. 05/19

I’m still striving to be the best example I can be for my students. I understand there
is a lot of responsibility that comes along with this profession. (03/12/18)

I am still striving to be the best example I can be for my students. There is a lot of
responsibility when it comes to this profession and the role I play in educating
them. 12/12/18