CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Element Emerging Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating

Is aware of the need to
reflect on teaching
practice to support
student learning.
Reflects individually or
with colleagues on
immediate student
learning needs.
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Begins to engage in
reflection on teaching
practice individually
and with colleagues
that is focused on
methods to support
the full range of
learners. 12/10/18
Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
colleagues on the refinements in action research in
relationship between teaching practice and supporting student
making adjustments in connections among the learning and raising
teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
impact on the full to positively impact the achievement.
range of learners. full range of learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.

I attempt to engage in I do a lot more reflection

6.1 Reflecting on reflection and identify
how each lesson can be
teaching practice in improved, but frankly I
support of student am a little bit concerned
learning about the time
constraints with 3 preps,
Induction (no offense),
grading, lesson planning,
parent communication,
etc. I already work
entirely throughout each
day plus Saturdays, and it
still feels like I am always
behind. I understand that
these are the struggles of
all teachers, but as of
right now they keep me
from truly reflecting on
my methods. 4/28/18
with my mentor now
because we teach the
same prep. We are able to
debrief for at least 15
minutes almost every
day. I have a lot of room
for improvement in this
category mostly because
I do not write anything
down in terms of
reflection. It is all verbal
and a lot of the times I
forget what we talked
about over long periods
of time. Truthfully, I am
simply to lazy and tired
to log every conversation
and reflection. I only
write down the big
takeaways. 12/10/18
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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. 4/28/18 practice. 12/10/18 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. 4/28/18 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. 12/10/18 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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My goals were very I continually am setting
loosely connected to the weekly goals and
CSTP processes. I only did attempting to meet them.
what was required of me This week I am trying to
and nothing else. I finish each class
completely stopped approximately 5minutes
reading current research short, so we can discuss
in education. I stopped the big picture and
attending conferences understand the direction
and workshops. As the of the course. I hope that
year progressed, my this process will give my
classroom obligations students a better
(parent emails/UC A- understanding of the why
G/student tutoring/etc.) behind the math. I also
completely drowned out seek out PD outside of
everything else related to what my school offers.
my growth as a teacher. Last year, our math
4/28/18 department decided as a
team to attend California
Math Conference (CMC)
South as a means of
propelling our teaching
techniques. 12/10/18
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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. 9/27/17 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 12/10/18 and district levels. impact possible on
and student teacher resources at to access student and instructional practice
learning the school and district teacher resources in Interacts with Engages with members and student
level. the broader members of the of the broader achievement at school
professional broader professional professional and district levels and
community. 9/27/17 community to access community to access for the profession.
resources that support resources and a wide
teacher effectiveness range of supports for Initiates and develops
and student learning. teaching the full range professional learning
12/10/18 of learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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I meet with colleagues on I decided to use my prep
a daily basis to discuss period to audit two
incremental changes in separate classes at my
my teaching. Today, I had school. I spent 1 month
a discussion with my attending IMP 1 and
department chair about another month in IMP 2. I
the best method for was able to observe my
allowing for mastery by department chair and my
letting students retake mentor for next year. I
assessments. I try to wanted to see how they
connect with the approach teaching
community through because their classrooms
Twitter (#MTBOS. are much more inquiry
@DanMeyers based. We had daily
@TheClassroomChef). meetings on the what
9/27/17 and why behind their
lessons. Also, I began
augmenting my lessons
with ideas from
www.openmiddle.com
and various other
resources from
community leaders in
math. However, I would
not say I interacted from
the broader community. I
mostly just used
resources that they had
provided online.
12/10/18

***Update***

I meet with my new

mentor way more. We
talk about what worked
well and what didn’t, we
discuss assessment data,
and we lesson plan
together.
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for range of opportunities
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. 12/10/18 and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. norms. student learning.

I communicate with
families and students
daily through several
6.4 Working with forms of
families to support communication (email,
student learning in person, phone,
Schoology messages). I
always thank parents
for their time and end
our conversation with,
“If there is anything
else I can to do support
you, please let me
know.” I attempt to
respond to all
communication within
24 hours. Usually, my
response time is less
than an hour. 4/28/18
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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 12/10/18 to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
program Includes references or
4/28/18 students, and families. for students.
Uses available connections to Includes knowledge of
neighborhood and communities in single communities when Draws from Engages students in
community resources lessons or sequence of designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. lessons. 12/10/18 implementing community to improve in the community.
4/28/18 instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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We do not have a local Although I do now
community because our reference the community,
campus is a commuter I now reference student
school. I try to connect culture. I try to make
lessons to neighbors and lessons culturally
attempt to teach in a relevant, even if the
culturally responsive lesson might occasionally
manner to Southern not be about math. This
California. I do helps my students
understand that the local destress and get engaged
community is low-SES in class discussions.
and attempt to Some of my students are
communicate community dual enrolled in
advocacy for my students community college and I
who are not familiar with bring light of their
the area. 4/28/18 experiences in my
classes. Occasionally, they
bring up content from
those classes and we talk
abot them in AP Calc.
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. 12/10/18 that may be Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
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. 12/10/18 ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
6.6 Managing I attempt to finish all my
professional professional
responsibilities to responsibilities as soon
maintain as possible to clear my
motivation and room for any
unanticipated events
commitment to all (parent meeting, power
students outage, etc.). I work
heavily on the weekends
to lighten the workload
throughout the week. We
discuss growth mindset
in my class on a weekly
basis. Every morning I
have a pep talk with my
students about the steps
they need to take to be
more successful. I always
end our talks with
positive remarks towards
the class or individual
students. 12/10/18
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.*
* As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
 Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
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.
Integrating Innovating
Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances. 12/10/18
Contributes to building professional community
and holding peers accountable to norms of
respectful treatment and communication.
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Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
and ethical conduct. 12/10/18
Aside from adhering to the criteria mentioned in
Emerging, Exploring, and Applying, I attempt to
always be honest with my students and treat them
like young adults. I also try not to bring personal
issues into the classroom and never let my emotions
dictate how I respond to students. If a student exhibits
behavior that I find disrespectful, I make it a point to
create a dialogue with that student outside of direct
instruction as a means of not disrespecting or
embarrassing them in front of their peers. 12/10/18