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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the refinements in action research in
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.
I reflect regularly I reviewed the I research various
with colleagues and new NAEP Assessment technology tools that I
individually on of Technology and might incorporate in
6.1 Reflecting on order to increase student
various components Engineering
teaching practice in of my teaching Literacy and engagement and learning,
support of student such as Quizlet and
practice and ways to performed a practice Flipgrid.
learning improve it. I reflect assessment on Iggy the 5-01-20
on areas such as Iguana.
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engagement, goal
acquisition, and
effectiveness of
activities and
assessments. I ask
myself what else I
could be doing, or do
better in order to
impact my students
in a positive way.
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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 a development.
needs identified in variety of additional
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
I am committed to I regularly attend I compiled a list of
lifelong learning and professional professional goals and
growth as an educator development with my posted it in my digital
and a person. 7-16-19 colleagues.  I just portfolio on my Teacher
completed my most Leader Competency page.
I am clearing my recent conference this 5-01-20
credential in order to Fall.
fulfill requirements and 9-30-19
to address my
strengths and areas of
growth in my teaching
practice.
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I actively participate in
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professional
development provided
by my school site, and
research additional
topics that could be
helpful to our team.
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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 within
collaborations. learning. practice at the grade or department Works to ensure the
community to
classroom level. and school and district broadest positive
support teacher
Identifies student and Begins to identify how 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 engage in professional I joined the ISTE I provided a professional
development in order professional network and development session on
to improve my practice. regularly receive their Quizlet for my principal
7-16-19 emails and updates. and colleagues, in order
9-30-19 to help colleagues
I converse and introduce more tech tools
collaborate with my into the classroom.
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and improve my
teaching practice.
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I communicate
regularly with
specialists that provide
services for my
students.
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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
6.4 Working with families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
families to support cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
student learning 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 communicate with I introduced the use of During distance
families on various the Remind app for my learning, I have
ways they can be 7th grade class in order provided lab activities
involved it their to expand and improve designed for use at
interaction and
student’s educational home with parents
communication with
experience, using an parents.
and/or family
introductory letter, 9-30-19 members.
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Open House,
conferences, report
cards, school website
posts, and emails.
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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 attend fundraisers I make a concerted effort I am working on
and events in the to become aware of the collaboration with a local
surrounding resources available in the high school which would
community to community and endeavor allow my middle school
to incorporate them into students participate in
support our students
the curriculum. Hoping the high school’s robotics
and school. I also to plan a field trip to a and STEM labs.
attend activities space museum that is in 5-01-20
promoted by my an adjacent city.
school and onsite 9-30-19
church for
community
outreaches, such as
the “Harvest Festival”
at Halloween.
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models

understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
6.6 Managing professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
professional responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
responsibilities to effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
maintain Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
motivation and commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
commitment to all students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
students 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
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achievement. ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
I work at achieving a I strive to grow as a
good balance professional educator
which includes
between my home researching ways to stay
and school life. healthy, balanced and
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professional life.
I engage in hobbies 9-30-19
and regular exercise
During quarantine, I have
to reduce stress. started a new exercise
7-16-19 regimen in order to
increase fitness level,
I maintain a positive reduce stress and
attitude with my improve health.
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students and
colleagues.
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
professional policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
responsibility, profession in all circumstances.
integrity, and * As follows:
ethical conduct  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
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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.
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
 Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
 Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
 Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I adhere to a high level of professional conduct
and personal integrity in both my school and
home life.
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I strive to follow all legal, ethical, and moral

standards, as defined by my faith, the state
education codes, and the laws of our state.
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I am fully committed to student learning as well as

to my own growth and development as an
educator.
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I strive to continually improve my teaching

practice by staying current on subject matter, as
well as researching and incorporating
technologies in the classroom to enhance student
engagement and interest, and ultimately optimize
the learning environment.
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I have continued to teach during the COVID-19

Pandemic by using distance learning and apps
such as Zoom and Google Classroom. I’m working
harder than ever to provide meaningful, effective
teaching practice for my students.
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