Kimberly McClish
October 2016
6 Educator Standards
Standard 1: Instructional planning and delivery demonstrate their understanding of instructional
planning & delivery by providing standards-based, data-driven, differentiated instruction that engages
students. Make appropriate use of technology, and makes learning relevant for todays learners.
Standard 2: Knowledge of students & student learning work to ensure high levels of learning, socialemotional development, and achievement outcomes for all students, taking into consideration each
students educational & developmental backgrounds and focusing on each student needs.
Standard 3: Content knowledge & expertise Teachers exhibit a comprehensive understanding of their
content, discipline, and related pedagogy as demonstrated through the quality of the design &
execution of lessons, and their ability to match objectives and activities to relevant state standards.
Standard 4: Learning Environment Teachers interact with students in respectful ways at all times,
maintaining a physically and emotionally safe, supportive learning environment that is characterized by
efficient and effective routines, clear expectations for student behavior, and organization that
maximizes student learning.
Standard 5: Data Driven Practice Use formal and informal methods to assess student growth aligned
instructional goals & course objectives and regularly review & analyze multiple sources of data to
measure student progress and adjust instructional strategies and content delivery as needed.
Standard 6: Professional Practices & Responsibilities Consistently hold themselves to a high standard
for individual development, pursue leadership opportunities, collaborate with other educational
professionals, communicate regularly with stakeholders maintain professional relationships, comply
with all campus & school district policies, & conduct themselves ethically & with integrity.