16-17 Final CSTP Self-Assessment

Final Self-Assessment of the CSTPs

1. Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning

1.1 using knowledge of students to engage

1.2 connecting learning to students prior knowledge, etc.
1.3 connecting subject matter to real life
1.4 using a variety of instructional strategies & technologies
1.5 promoting critical thinking, problem solving, & reflection
1.6 monitoring learning and adjusting teaching

EMERGING - Expands the awareness of curriculum and instructional

practices to support understanding and engage students in learning.

EXPLORING - Explores use of additional instructional practices to teach

the curriculum and support student understanding and engagement.

APPLYING - Implements the curriculum using a variety of instructional

practices and supplemental resources selected to improve student
understanding and engagement.

INTEGRATING - Integrates extensive knowledge of curriculum,

instructional practices, and supplemental resources to enhance and
deepen student understanding and engagement.

INNOVATING - Designs and implements comprehensive curriculum with

multiple and varied instructional strategies and resources to support in
depth studies of content and promote high levels of student
understanding

2. Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments

2.1 promoting social development, responsibility, &

community
2.2 reflecting diversity and encouraging productive
interactions
2.3 establishing and maintaining safe learning environments
2.4 setting rigorous and high expectations
2.5 setting high standards for individual & group behaviors
2.6 employing classroom procedures & routines for learning
2.7 using instructional time to optimize learning

EMERGING - Recognizes the importance of building a positive learning

environment that is focused on achievement.

EXPLORING - Guides the development of a respectful learning

environment focused on achievement.

APPLYING - Maintains a respectful and supportive learning environment

in which all students can achieve.

INTEGRATING - Provides a respectful and rigorous learning

environment that supports and challenges all students to achieve.

INNOVATING - Facilitates a learning environment that is respectful,

rigorous, and responsive in advancing student achievement.

3. Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student

Learning

3.1 demonstrating knowledge of subject matter, etc.

3.2 applying knowledge of student development &
proficiencies to facilitate student understanding
3.3 organizing curriculum for student understanding
3.4 utilizing strategies appropriate to subject matter
3.5 using and adapting curriculum & resources for student
accessibility
3.6a addressing needs of English learners for equitable
access to content
3.6b providing equitable access to content for students with
special needs
 EMERGING - Demonstrates knowledge of teaching as discrete skills as
described in the California Standards for the Teaching Professional
(CSTP).

EXPLORING - Expands knowledge of related elements of effective

instruction, learning goals, assessments, and content as informed by the
CSTP.

APPLYING - Utilizes knowledge of CSTP to makes connections

between elements of effective instruction, learning goals, assessments,
and content standards.

INTEGRATING - Articulates knowledge of the inter-relationships

between elements of effective instruction, learning goals, assessments,
and content across the CSTP.

INNOVATING - Applies in depth knowledge of the CSTP to interconnect

effective instruction, learning goals, and assessment within and across
content areas.

4. Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences

for All Students

4.1 using knowledge of students to plan instruction

4.2 establishing and articulating student learning goals
4.3 developing and sequencing short- & long-term goals to
support learning
4.4 planning instruction with all student needs in mind
4.5 adapting instruction & curriculum to meet assessed
student needs

EMERGING - Plans lessons using available curriculum and

resources.

EXPLORING - Plans lessons using expanded understanding of

curriculum, related materials and resources, and assessments.

APPLYING - Plans differentiated instruction using a variety of

adjustments and adaptations in lessons.

INTEGRATING - Plans lessons using a broad range of strategies to

differentiate instruction as informed by multiple assessments.
 INNOVATING - Plans instruction flexibly utilizing a repertoire of
instructional practices to differentiate instruction as informed by ongoing
assessments.

5. Assessing Students for Learning

5.1 using different types of assessments with intention

5.2 collecting and analyzing assessment data from various
sources
5.3 reviewing data individually and with colleagues to monitor
learning
5.4 using data to differentiate & modify instruction
5.5 involving students in self-assessment, goal setting, &
monitoring progress
5.6 using technologies to assess, analyze, & communicate
data
5.7 using data to share feedback with students & families

EMERGING - Develops understanding of required assessments and

uses of data to inform student progress.

EXPLORING - Explores the use of different types of assessments to

expand understanding of student learning needs and support planning.

APPLYING - Utilizes a variety of assessments that provide targeted data

on student learning to guide planning. Collaborates and reflects regularly
with colleagues to improve teaching practice and student success.

INTEGRATING - Develops, adapts, and integrates assessments into

instruction that provide ongoing data to guide planning differentiated
instruction matched to assessed needs of students.

INNOVATING - Utilizes a wide range of assessments strategically,

systematically, and flexibly throughout instruction to identify student
learning needs and guide ongoing adjustments in instruction that
maximize student learning.

6. Developing as a Professional Educator

6.1 reflecting on teaching practices & effectiveness

6.2 establishing professional goals and engaging in
purposeful professional development
6.3 collaborating with colleagues & the professional
community to support learning
6.4 working with families
6.5 engaging the community to support learning
6.6 managing professional responsibilities to maintain
personal motivation & commitment
6.7 demonstrating professional integrity, responsibility and
ethical conduct

EMERGING - Works collaboratively with assigned colleagues to reflect

on and improve teaching practice and student success.

EXPLORING - Seeks collaboration with colleagues, resource personnel,

and families to reflect on ways to improve teaching practice and student
success.

APPLYING - Collaborates and reflects regularly with colleagues to

improve teaching practice and student success.

INTEGRATING - Analyzes and integrates information from a wide range

of sources to expand skills of collaboration and reflection as a habit of
practice and to impact teacher effectiveness and student learning.

INNOVATING - Engages in and facilitates collaborative learning

communities focused on providing quality instruction and optimal
learning for the full range of students.

7. Please respond to the following

questions: Today's
Name: Date:

Agency: (Select from the list Year 1, Year 2 or ECO (select

below) one):

Apple Valley USD Year 2

Other agency not listed

above.
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