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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
9/16/23 learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
Within each lesson that I
support, I always
6.1 Reflecting on collaborate with the
general education
teaching practice in teacher about what went
support of student well and what could have
learning been done differently.
This supports with
making adjustments to
my own teaching practice
to encompass more
teaching strategies and
provide more students
access to the curriculum.
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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. 9/16/23 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. 9/16/23 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.
Within every school year,
I create personal,
individualized goals
related to my areas of
growth and areas within
the CSTP. I create these
goals to be self-reflective
of my own strengths and
growths as a teacher to
further develop my skills
within the profession.
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After creating my self-

created goal, I also
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research or ask from
administration or other
resources what are
available professional
development. For
example, I will be
attending a special
education conference to
further my skills within
compliance and teaching
a multitude of learners.
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. 9/16/23 practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
6.3 Collaborating the school and district teacher resources in members of the Engages with members and student
with colleagues and level. the broader broader professional of the broader achievement at school
professional community to access professional and district levels and
the broader
community. 9/16/23 resources that support community to access for the profession.
professional teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
community to and student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
support teacher teaching the full range professional learning
and student of learners. opportunities with the
learning broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
Throughout the week, I
attend required grade
level PLCs or school wide
meetings. In addition, I
collaborate with another
education specialist
regarding
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accommodations and
student background. If I
am also unsure about
how the student is doing,
I also continue to
collaborate with the
general education
teacher and
paraprofessional to
increase supports for
students. 9/16/23

Because I am a teacher in
the 5th year of teaching, I
have gathered different
resources to support
students. In addition,
because I continuously
collaborate with other
staff members, I ask them
what are additional
resources to utilize
within a push-in or pull-
out session. 9/16/23
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. 9/16/23 norms. student learning.
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As a teacher, I know the
impact of the family in
each student’s education.
To increase in
collaboration, I continue
to communicate with the
parents about the
student. In addition,
during parent-teacher
conferences, I will also be
holding my own set of
conferences to increase
involvement with
parents, as well as
provide them a list of
school wide events of
when they will be
happening. 9/16/23

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
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communities in single Includes knowledge of
Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. instruction and enrich the Incorporates
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into the school
learning community.
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Because this is my first
year within my school, I
am becoming aware of
the different
neighborhoods and
communities surrounding
the school. 9/16/23

While it is my first year

within the school, I am
using different
community resources
provided by the
community. However, I
am solely using
connections to specific
locations. 9/16/23
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
professional understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
maintain responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. 9/16/23 that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
students 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. 9/16/23 ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
As a special education
teacher, I continuously
anticipate the various
responsibilities within
the job profession, such
as goal monitoring,
facilitating IEP meetings,
writing IEPs, and
collecting data. To
support my time
management, I create my
own personalized
timeline to support with
meeting deadlines. This
is one of my areas of
strength. 9/16/23

Because I support
students within the
classroom, I continuously
look for additional
supports or create
accommodations to best
support student needs. If
I am unaware of other
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resources, I collaborate
with other education
specialists to increase my
knowledge of supports
and accommodations.
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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:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
ethical conduct
 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
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.
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Within the profession, I am always aware of the laws and professional standards
within education, as well as the implications within the classroom. I collaborate
with school administration to determine school policy around professionalism. I
am aware of my own biases, and I always am self-reflective to ensure that students
receive an equitable education. In addition, I always treat students with respect,
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