• 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

4. MONITORING PROGRESS FOR LEARNING

Teachers manage and monitor student progress to inform planning and instruction

1. The teacher assesses student learning to inform planning and instruction
   • makes adjustments to lessons as needed, based on assessment/astute observations
   • uses multiple means of assessing desired outcomes
   • uses information gained from ongoing assessment to revise instruction
   • probes for high levels of understanding
   • maintains fairness and consistency in assessing students’ progress and work
   • explains assessment criteria to students
   • involves students in authentic self-assessment
2. The teacher provides feedback to students
   • praises when appropriate and makes suggestions for improvement when necessary
   • provides specific and focused feedback to students in a timely manner
   • provides opportunities for one-to-one conferences with students
   • communicates regularly with students and families about student progress
   • provides a mechanism for students to reflect on their own progress
3. The teacher demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
   • makes adjustments to lessons as needed, based on assessment/astute observations
   • builds upon spontaneous occurrences to enhance learning
   • utilizes alternative approaches for helping students who are struggling
   • is open to student/parent suggestions
   • responds to the emotional needs of students
4. The teacher maintains accurate records
   • documents student attendance and performance clearly and accurately
   • provides students opportunities to compile their work and showcase their progress over time
   • responds to requests for student performance data in a timely manner
   • complies with individualized student programs such as IEP and 504 plans
5. The teacher communicates with families and colleagues about student progress
   • shares curriculum goals and expectations with families and with colleagues directly involved in students’ programs
   • provides timely reports of student performance
   • confers with families and colleagues when he/she has concerns about a student’s progress
   • provides feedback to families in a culturally sensitive manner
6. The teacher manages student behavior
   • establishes and clearly communicates expectations for student behavior
   • reinforces appropriate behavior and anticipates and diffuses disruptive situations
   • uses appropriate resources to develop units of study that keep students’ attention
   • uses a range of management techniques to create a climate for learning
   • finds and eliminates causes of undesirable behavior
   • manages discipline problems in accordance with school district policies and legal requirements