• 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

5. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH FOR LEARNING

Teachers grow and develop professionally

1. The teacher reflects on his or her own teaching
   • reflects on his/her practices in teaching logs and/or in conversations with colleagues
   • examines student work to assess the effectiveness of his/her instruction
   • seeks the advice of other teachers when evaluating student work
   • reflects on his or her own development, growth and perspective on anti-bias teaching and practices
2. The teacher contributes to the school and district
   • shares knowledge, curriculum materials, and best practices with colleagues
   • participates actively in school and district efforts to improve curriculum, instruction, and climate for learning
   • works cooperatively with department or team
3. The teacher grows and develops professionally
   • improves his/her knowledge of content and pedagogy by participating in multifaceted professional development which may include conferences, independent reading and/or graduate study
   • develops and demonstrates leadership skills in student activities, school and district committees, and/or professional organizations
   • mentors new teachers and helps school become a community of learners
   • learns how to incorporate multicultural models of academic excellence into his/her teaching and assessment practices
4. The teacher models professionalism
   • maintains high standards of personal integrity
   • abides by the code of ethics of the teaching profession