1.0 ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS ALL STUDENTS IN LEARNING

1.1 Connects students’ prior knowledge, experiences and interests with learning goals. 1.2 Uses a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students’ diverse needs. 1.3 Facilitates learning experiences that promote autonomy, interaction, and choice. 1.4 Engages students in problem solving, critical thinking, and other activities that make subject matter meaningful. 1.5 Promotes self-directed, reflective learning for all students.

2.0 CREATES AND MAINTAINS EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT LEARNING

2.1 Creates a physical environment that engages all students. 2.2 Establishes a climate that promotes fairness and respect. 2.3 Promotes social development and group responsibility. 2.4 Establishes and maintains standards for student behavior. 2.5 Plans and implements classroom procedures and routines that support student learning. 2.6 Uses instructional time effectively

3.0 UNDERSTANDS AND ORGANIZES SUBJECT MATTER FOR STUDENT LEARNING

3.1 Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter, content and student development. 3.2 Organizes curriculum to support student understanding of the subject matter. 3.3 Interrelates ideas and information within and across subject matter areas. 3.4 Develops student understanding through instructional strategies that are appropriate to the subject matter. 3.5 Uses materials, resources, and technologies to make subject matter accessible to students. 3.6 Adheres to district curriculum and content standards.

4.0 PLANS INSTRUCTION AND DESIGNS LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS

4.1 Draws on values and students’ backgrounds, interests, and developmental learning needs. 4.2 Establishes and articulates goals for student learning. 4.3 Develops and sequences instruction activities and materials for student learning. 4.4 Designs short-term and long-term plans to foster student learning. 4.5 Modifies instructional plans to adjust for student needs.

5.0 ASSESSES STUDENT LEARNING

5.1 Establishes and communicates learning goals for all students. 5.2 Collects and uses multiple sources of information to assess student learning. 5.3 Involves and guides all students in assessing their own learning. 5.4 Uses the results of assessment to guide instruction. 5.5 Communicates with students, families, and other audiences about student progress. 5.6 Provides evidence of student achievement toward meeting grade level standards.

6.0 DEVELOPS AS A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
6.1 Reflects, plans, and establishes professional goals; pursues opportunities to grow professionally.
6.2 Works with colleagues to improve professional practice.
6.3 Conducts timely and effective conferences with students, parents, and support personnel concerning individual student needs.
6.4 Adheres to District/school policies, rules, curriculum, and content standards.
6.5 Accepts and fulfills instructional duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
6.6 Accepts and fulfills non-instructional duties and responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, supervision, meetings, committees, etc.) in a timely and effective manner.