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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 achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
(9/24/20) learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I was able to discuss
the lesson with my
6.1 Reflecting on principal and she
provided a handful of
teaching practice in
online tools that would
support of student fit into my lesson!
learning Receiving advice from
teachers who have
taught the lesson
before makes a world
of a difference. Also,
before school started, I
was worried about
how to create a
reading log
(independent reading
books) that would
benefit every student.
She shared her
materials with me and
students absolutely
love the Online Digital
Tracker. (9/24/20)
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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. (9/24/20) 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
(9/24/20) 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.
Our PD meeting last
Wednesday brought
forth tears. A handful
of teachers were
expressing how to be
“forgiving to
ourselves” during
remote learning
because “it’s not us,
but the situation.” The
principal shared an
article to help us cope
with the current state
of teaching. The skills
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and advice shared
during the PD meeting
was a refresher for all
of us. (9/24/20)
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. (9/24/20) 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. (9/24/20) 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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th
Consulting with the 6
grade teacher helped
me to lesson plan for
my 7th graders this
year. She had a handful
of the same students
and the “transfer of
knowledge” was
extremely helpful! She
also provided advice
about the school
community and how to
dive into remote
learning. Her online
resources gave me a
plethora of ideas.
(9/24/20)

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 (9/24/20) community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with families in ways which families take
classroom/ school schools. show understanding of leadership to improve
events. and respect for cultural student learning.
norms. (9/24/20)
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Parents have the
option to be “room
parents.” The 7th grade
team and I also send
out updates every
Friday about anything
that is going on in
school and the
students’ assignments.
Back to School Night
just ended and we
hosted a Zoom session
for the parents. I also
had small parent
meetings during the
first week of school.
Our parent teacher
conferences will start
in October. (9/24/20)

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.
(9/24/20) instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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As of now, it is a little
difficult to discuss local
resources and cultural
events due to COVID-
19. However, I am on
the lookout for guest
speakers for our Zoom
sessions. Additionally,
students in my 2nd
period class created a
Virtual Art Gallery to
share with the
community.
Theme- 2020 IN A
NUTSHELL
(9/24/20)
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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. 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. ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
6.6 Managing
At times, it is difficult
professional
to turn off my
responsibilities to
“teacher brain”
maintain
because of all of the
motivation and
emails and endless
commitment to all
to-do list after hours.
students
This is something I
have to work on.
However, I do not let
this affect my
positivity when
teaching!  I always
try to have a positive
demeanor because
remote
learning/teaching is
not easy. All of us
need the extra boost
of positivity!
(9/24/20)
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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. (9/24/20)
 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. (9/24/20)
Although classes are all through Zoom right now, I always demonstrate a Every student is held accountable for
professional demeanor in the Zoom classrooms and community. The disrespecting a fellow student or teacher.
students are my priority and I have to remember that what I do reflects on Integrity and ethical conduct is essential because
the students. (9/24/20) online learning is still school. (9/24/20)