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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually and Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. Reflects with colleagues that is relationship between practice and connections supporting student
individually or with focused on methods to making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
colleagues on immediate support the full range of teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
student learning needs. learners. impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement.
of learners. learners. 5/6/18
9/25/17 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning. 12/3/18 and
5/6/19
I engage in reflection by I engage in reflection Based on my students’
writing notes on my with my grade level team academic needs, I engage
lessons plans that and my coach. At my in research, inquiry and
6.1 Reflecting on describe what campus, we use the reflections. I use Cal state
teaching practice in modifications can be Danielson framework to Fullerton’s Induction
support of student done for next time. Other evaluate teachers. This program Individual
learning ways I engage in framework is connected Learning Plan (ILP) to
reflection are by talking with the CSTP standards. engage in this time
to my mentor teacher Every time I meet with professional
and grade level team. By my coach, we discuss development. Through
talking to them, I learn lesson observations and this inquiry, I analyze
different perspectives on reflect on where I fall in and reflect on data with
how to approach certain the Danielson my teaching mentor.
situations. 9/25/17 framework. 12/3/18 and 5/6/19
5/6/18
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Develops goals connected Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
to the CSTP through the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals range of professional
required processes and account self-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP goals connected to the
local protocols. of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually CSTP to improve
assessment. challenging and based on instructional practice and
Attends required Expands knowledge and 9/25/17 self-assessment and impact student learning
professional skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety within and beyond the
development. with colleagues through with school and district of sources. classroom. 5/6/19
available professional goals, and focuses on 5/6/18 and 12/3/18
development. improving student Engages in ongoing
learning. Engages in and inquiry into teacher
9/25/17 contributes to practice for professional
Selects and engages in professional development. 12/3/18
professional development targeted on and 5/6/19
development based on student achievement.
needs identified in Pursues a variety of Contributes to
6.2 Establishing professional goals. additional opportunities professional
professional goals 9/25/17 to learn professionally. organizations, and
and engaging in 5/6/18 development
opportunities to extend
continuous and
own teaching practice.
purposeful 12/3/18 and 5/6/19
professional growth Every week, I meet with Using the data from I engage in inquiry where
and development my teaching coach/ informal observations I do research on best
mentor to discuss the and the Danielson rubric, teaching practices and
progress of my teaching my coach and I create improving student
goals. When I meet with teaching goals that are achievement gaps. The
my coach, we develop a specific to my practice. way I engage in inquiry is
plan. My coach also To meet my teaching through Cal state
supports me through goal, I engage an inquiry Fullerton’s Induction
informal and formal where I do research on program Individual
observations that give best teaching practices Learning Plan (ILP).
me useful feedback. and attend network PD 12/3/18 and 5/6/19
meetings. In this process,
According to my learning my coach and network I am a member of the
needs and goals, my directors come to my Ethnic Studies Initiative
coach sends me to classroom to observe Movement. This
professional lessons and give me movement focuses on
development workshops feedback. 5/6/18 bringing ethnic studies in
within the district and district schools starting
outside. 9/25/17 at the kinder level and
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going all the way to high
school. 12/3/18 and
5/6/19

Attends staff, grade level, Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
department, and other to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues. 5/6/19
required meetings and support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher and
collaborations. student learning. reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
6.3 Collaborating practice at the classroom grade or department and broadest positive impact
with colleagues and Identifies student and Begins to identify how to level. school and district levels. possible on instructional
the broader teacher resources at the access student and 9/25/17 5/6/18 and 12/3/18 practice and student
professional school and district level. teacher resources in the achievement at school
broader professional Interacts with members Engages with members of and district levels and for
community to community. of the broader the broader professional the profession. 5/6/19
support teacher professional community community to access
and student to access resources that resources and a wide Initiates and develops
learning support teacher range of supports for professional learning
effectiveness and teaching the full range of opportunities with the
student learning learners. broader professional
9/25/17 5/6/18 and 12/3/18 community focused on
student achievement.
5/6/19
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I collaborate with my This year, I got the
colleagues through PLC opportunity to I facilitate collaboration
and PD meetings. During collaborate with teachers with my colleagues
PLC meetings, I meet across my district to plan during my PD
with my grade level team math instruction and presentations and CADRE
and administration to go discuss ethnic studies meetings.
over units of study and curriculum. In this
discuss how the lessons collaboration, my For my teacher
need to be modified to colleagues and I planned leadership project, I did
support the diverse units, discussed content research and presented
needs of our students. standards and observed on aggressive
During PD, I collaborate each other teach lessons. monitoring. In this
with colleagues from 5/6/18 and 12/3/18 project, I taught my
different grade levels to colleagues how to collect
discuss trends of student in the moment data while
learning and create giving students feedback
vertical alignment on their math work.
throughout all grades.
My teacher leadership
Aside from collaborating project was a significant
with colleagues, I also contribution to my
seek resources outside of school because our goal
work. I read many books this year has been to
on teaching literacy and increase student
classroom management. achievement in
9/25/17 mathematics.
5/6/19
Is aware of the role of the Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
family in student learning importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
and the need for family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
interactions with families. learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and school. the classroom and school
6.4 Working with information about to families based on community. Supports a
cultural norms of families awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
families to support
represented in the norms and wide range of families in ways which environment in which
student learning school. Welcomes family experiences with schools. show understanding of families take leadership
involvement at and respect for cultural to improve student
classroom/ school norms. 9/25/17, learning.
events. 5/6/18, 12/3/18 and
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At the beginning of the
year, I send a home
survey to try to get to
know my students’
cultural and family
background. I also
communicate a lot with
parents via phone calls
and in person throughout
the week.

I give out resources to

parents that inform them
about our upcoming
units of study and that
offer suggestions on how
to support their students
with math and reading at
home.

I encourage parents to
come to field trip events,
workshops and
participate in our class
fundraisers.
9/25/17,
5/6/18, 12/3/18 and
5/6/19
Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members to
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources to community resources to increase instructional
6.5 Engaging local communities surrounding support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
communities in the school. Includes references or 5/6/18 and 12/3/18 program, students, and opportunities for
9/25/17 connections to families. 5/6/19 students.
support of the
communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
program neighborhood and lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service in
community resources in implementing instruction community to improve the community.
single lessons. 5/6/18 and 12/3/18 and enrich the Incorporates community
9/25/17 instructional program. members into the school
5/6/19 learning community.
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During induction week,
my school district taught
me about the history of
the community and the
demographics of the
population that I serve.
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Exploring Applying
For social studies, I began
to plan units that are
more culturally relevant
to my students’ lives.
Two units that I planned
involved students
learning about their
family’s history and
learning about the
history of their
community “MacArthur
Park”. The final project
involved students
creating a model of their
community using
recycled materials.
5/6/18 and 12/3/18
Integrating Innovating
This past semester, I
been incorporated ethnic
studies into my reading
lessons. The lessons that
I been teaching deal with
topics about immigration,
gangs, poverty, food
deserts and
environmental justice.
For these lessons, I’ve
reached out to
community groups and
families to come and talk
to students.
These lessons have
impactful to my students’
lives that many students
have been participating
in community events.
5/6/19

Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full range Models professionalism
understanding of responsibilities in timely responsibilities and of professional and supports colleagues
professional ways and seeks support manages time and effort responsibilities into in meeting and exceeding
6.6 Managing responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and professional
professional expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
responsibilities to Seeks to meet required Demonstrates 9/25/17 that may be challenging. effectively. 12/3/18 and
commitments to students. commitment by 5/6/18 5/6/19
maintain
exploring ways to Pursues ways to support
motivation and address individual students’ diverse Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
commitment to all student needs. learning needs and effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
students maintains belief in and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for creative methods to ensure that all students
achievement. ensure individual student achieve. 12/3/18 and
9/25/17 learning. 5/6/19
5/6/18
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I always plan my units of This year, I improved in I demonstrate

study two weeks before maintaining a work-life professionalism by
launching the unit. balance. To make sure engaging in PLC and PD
During the two-week that maintained my meeting with my
buffer, I pre-assess responsibilities, I use a colleagues. This year, I
students and look at the planner where I wrote took on the role of
learning needs. Using down important dates teaching cluster
that data, I can plan and a weekly to do list (academically low)
lessons that differentiate that were both students. Taking on this
the needs of ELL students professional and role, I co-teach and co-
and students with special personal. 5/6/18 plan with a resource
needs. 9/25/17 specialist. I make sure to
advocate for my
students’ needs by
ensuring that everyone is
compliant with meeting
their IEP minutes.
12/3/18 and 5/6/19

With my grade level

colleagues, I make sure I
share any resources that
I create to support
students with special
needs. I am constantly
sharing ideas that
improve their practice
and support their
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students. 12/3/18 and
5/6/19

Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* commitment to student learning and the profession in
all circumstances.
* As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community and
6.7 Demonstrating  Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which these holding peers accountable to norms of respectful
professional values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. treatment and communication.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of learners,
responsibility, Contributes to fostering a school culture with a high
including English learners and students with special needs.
integrity, and  Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the degree of resilience, professional integrity, and ethical
ethical conduct California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. conduct.
 Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and district
guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment. 5/6/18, 12/3/18 and 5/6/19
 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.
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 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. 9/25/17

In my grade level team, I took on the role of team

I make sure that I am always prepared to teach my students and hold them to high leader. As team leader, I am responsible for
expectations. I regularly reflect on my values and biases, making use of any communicating my team’s needs to my
stimulus--a book, an article, a TV show, a conversation—that might offer me administrators and planning the agenda for my grade
insight into what I bring to the classroom. If certain situations arise, I immediately level meetings. 5/6/18, 12/3/18 and 5/6/19
contact my administration for support, or if issues relating to child neglect come
up I immediately contact DCFS (Department of Child Family Services). 9/25/17