PART 1

Idaho
Core
Teacher
Standards
By: Angela Cairns
In order to be a successful
educator, all teachers must
possess specific skills and
qualities.
1. Learner Development
2. Learning Differences
3. Learning Environments
4. Content Knowledge
5. Application of Content
6. Assessment
7. Planning for Instruction
8. Instructional Strategies
9. Professional Learning &
Ethical Practice
10. Leadership &
Collaboration
 Learner Development:

1 ●

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Understand how learners
develop, construct
knowledge, and develop
their thinking processes
Recognize that patterns of

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●
learning and development
vary per child
Identify readiness for
learning
Able to modify instruction
● Collaberate with familie &
value their input
● Use learners’ strengths to
help growth
2. Learning Differences:
●

●
Understands & identifies
differences in students
Understand students with
exceptional needs
○ Disabilites & giftedness
● Understands that students bring
assets for learning from
experiences, abilites, talents,
peer/social interactions,
language, culture, family, and
community.
● Adapt to each student’s diversity
● Access resources to assist and
meet learning differences or
needs
● Design instruction to use
student’s prior knowledge and
experiences
3 Learning Environments:
● Create environments that
support creative & collaborative
learning

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Design learning experiences to
use strategies that build self-
direction & ownership
Know how to help learners work
productively & cooperatively
● Understands that learner
diversity affects communication
● How to guide learners with
technology
● Engage learners by organzing,
allocating, and coordinating
time, space, and attention.
● Thoughtful & responsive listener
& observer
4 Content Knowledge:
● Deep understanding of major
concepts, assumptions,
debates, & processes of
inquiry

.
● Understands common
misconceptions
● Use academic language
● Use multiple representations
& explanations to show key
ideas
● Engages students in learning
experiences
● Modifies resources &
curriculum
● Appreciates perspective
 Application of Content:

5.
● Understands how to connect
concepts
● Use different perspectives to
engage learners
● Understands how to evalute
ethical issues and quality info
● Knows how to use technology
efficiently
● Understands communication
modes & skills
● Understands the importance
of crititcal thinking
● Engages learners in real
world problems
● Questions & challenges
learners
● Helps learners with
developing social & cultural
perspectives
6. Assessment:
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●
Uses multiple methods for
assessment
Analyze assessment data
to understand gaps in
learning
● Engage learners in
analyzing assessments
● Effectively communicate
feedback
● Prepare learners for
assessments
● Design assessments to
match learning objectives
● Engage learners in
understanding quality of
work
● Time efficient creating and
grading assessments
 Planning for Instruction:

7. ●

●
Understand content and
standards
Understands learning
theory, human
development, cultural
diversity, & individ. diff.
● Knows a range of evidence
based strategies for
instruction
● Selects & creates
appropriate curriculum
● Time efficient
● Work collaboratively with
other professionals
● Plans to achieve student’s
learning goals
● Respects learner’s
strengths & needs
8.
Instructional Strategies:
● Understands the value of using a
variety of instructional strategies
● Applies a range of
developmentally, culturally, and
linguistically appropriate
strategies
● Engage students in complex
thinking
● Use multiple forms of
communication (oral, written,
nonverbal, digital, visual)
● Varies instructional process
● Collaberate with learners
● Continuously monitor student
learning
● Explores new ways to teaching-
technology and concrete
9. Professional Learning &
Ethical Practice:
● Uses a variety of self-
assessment to analyze his/her
practice
● Understands personal identity
● Understands laws related to
learner right & teacher
responsibility
● Builds a plan for professional
growth
● Engage in ongoing learning
opportunities for one-self
● Explores different resources to
help better their teaching
● Advocates, models, & teaches
safe, legal, and ethical use of
info
10. Leadership &
Collaberation:
● Understands importance of
family, school, and
community collaberation
● Knows how to work well
with other adults
● Uses technological tools to
communicate with local and
global learning communities
● Takes on leadership roles
at school and in community
● Respects family beliefs,
norms, and expectations
PART 2

The Danielson Framework

for Teaching
Created by: Charlotte Danielson
 The components of the
Danielson Framework for
Teaching are aligned with the
INTASC standards to evaluate
teachers performance.

The four domains represent the

key components of teaching.

The Evaluation Scale:

Unsatisfactory-Level 1
Basic-Level 2
Proficient-Level 3
Distinguished-Level 4
DOMAIN ONE: Planning & Preparation
1a Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy

1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

1c Setting Instructional Outcomes

1d Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

1e Designing Coherent Instruction

1f Designing Student Assessments

DOMAIN 2: Classroom Environment
2a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

2b Establishing a Culture for Learning

2c Managing Classroom Procedures

2d Managing Student Behavior

2e Organizing Physical Space

DOMAIN 3: Instruction
3a Communicating with Students

3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

3c Engaging Students in Learning

3d Using Assessment in Instruction

3e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

DOMAIN 4: Professional Responsibilities
4a Reflecting on Teaching

4b Maintaining Accurate Records

4c Communicating with Families

4d Participating in the Professional Community

4e Growing and Developing Professionally

4f Showing Professionalism
Works Cited:
Idaho State Department of Education, ed. "Performance Assessment Portfolio Guidance
& Performance Assessment Rubric." (2011): 1-13. Idaho State Department of
Education. 18 Jan. 2011. Web. 20 Feb. 2014.
<https://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/alt_routes.htm>.

Danielson, Charlotte. "The Danielson Group." Promoting Teacher Effectiveness and

Professional Learning. Danielson Group, 2011. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
<http://www.danielsongroup.org/Default.aspx>.

“Danielson 2014-15 Rubric.” Adapted to New York Department of Education Framework

for Teaching Components.
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