• District Curriculum Overview
  • Introduction to Curriculum Guides
  • Professional Teaching Standards
  • Professional Development Guiding Principles
  • Social Justice Commitment
  • Curriculum Guide Glossary of Terms
• Teaching Standards
  • Knowledge of Students
  • Planning and Teaching for Learning
  • A Culture and Environment for Learning
  • Monitoring Progress
  • Professional Growth
• Subject Areas
  • English/Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies

Professional Teaching Standards

1. KNOWLEDGE OF AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS FOR LEARNING

Teachers know their students and how they learn

1. The teacher demonstrates knowledge of students and how they learn
   • learns about each student’s background and culture and uses this information to create a supportive and caring classroom community
   • knows and respects each individual student
   • understands that students have different learning styles
   • demonstrates an awareness of each student’s emotional needs
   • understands students’ capabilities and has high expectations for all
   • understands the cognitive and developmental characteristics of age group
   • modifies and adapts materials to meet individual students’ needs
   • incorporates students’ prior knowledge into planning each lesson
2. The teacher demonstrates knowledge of his/her students and how each learns
3. The teacher builds rapport with students and a relationship for learning