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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. with colleagues that is relationship between practice and connections supporting student
Reflects individually or focused on methods to making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
with colleagues on support the full range of teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
immediate student learners. impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement.
learning needs. of learners. learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
I have an online google I started to keep My Mentor teacher and I
notes drive where I take a reflection journal for my meet after school to
notes after lessons. I reflect classes. After school is discuss what worked and
6.1 Reflecting on on what worked and what over I write down what what didn’t from our
teaching practice in did not work. If there was went well in the class and teaching that day. I also am
support of student enough time or too much what I want to change. part of some facebook
learning time for the lesson. I also Questions that I review teacher groups that allow
make sure to assess the after school are: Were my us to share our teaching
exit tickets and see if students productively experiences and ideas This
students met instructional engaged? Could the class is a great way to ask for
goals. 7/18/2020 have run more smoothly? feedback, get ideas from
Does my assessment match other teachers, and share
the learning what worked for you.
goal? 12/10/2020 I meet with other k-5
teachers to discuss student
academic achievement. We
share our reflection
journals at staff meetings.
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required account self-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. assessment. challenging and based to improve instructional
Expands knowledge and on self-assessment and practice and impact
Attends required skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety student learning within
professional with colleagues through with school and district of sources. and beyond the
development. available professional goals, and focuses on classroom.
development. improving student Engages in and
learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted on practice for professional
6.2 Establishing professional student achievement. development.
professional goals development based on Pursues a variety of
and engaging in needs identified in additional opportunities Contributes to
continuous and professional goals. to learn professionally. professional
purposeful organizations, and
professional growth development
opportunities to extend
and development
own teaching practice.
I attend a professional I have been seeking out I have been seeking out
development each year other Physical Education teacher developments for
with the California teachers who are currently my principal to send me to
Association of P.E., Health teaching online as well. I such as the California
and Dance. Here I am able formed a weekly drop in Association for Health,
to grow in my field, learn Zoom conference where, P.E. Dance and Rec. I also
new hands on ways for by word of mouth, we now have shared the IRIS
teaching and engage in have about 10 P.E. website with my
making new professional teachers who attended to colleagues to Complete a
goals each year. I also share what is working and free IRIS Module on
continuously read what isn't teaching educational topics.
literature on Physical P.E. remotely. 12/10/2020 05/04/2021
Education. 7/18/2020
6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
the broader other required meetings how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and
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and collaborations. teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
learning. practice at the classroom grade or department and broadest positive impact
Identifies student and level. school and district possible on instructional
teacher resources at the Begins to identify how levels. practice and student
school and district level. to access student and Interacts with members achievement at school
teacher resources in the of the broader Engages with members and district levels and
broader professional professional community of the broader for the profession.
community. to access resources that professional community
support teacher to access resources and a Initiates and develops
effectiveness and wide range of supports professional learning
student learning for teaching the full opportunities with the
range of learners. broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
professional I collaborate with I was able to attend I have grown my
community to colleagues on a weekly a Zoom conference with relationship with our EL
support teacher and basis by discussing the California Association coordinator, special
student learning curriculum building over of Health and P.E about education coordinator,
lunch. Each week we have the power of Physical adaptive P.E. teacher and
an all staff meeting on Education on literacy coach. I make sure
Wednesdays where we student's Social and I am available to all staff
discuss how to incorporate Emotional Learning. This member if they need my
all of our learners in school was an evidence-based help with anything.
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we have an All School the strong relationship
Meeting for this. I am also between P.E., academic
in a network of P.E. success and social-
teachers to bounce emotional
questions and curriculum learning.12/10/2020
ideas around with.
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
learning and the need for family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and the classroom and
families. information about to families based on school. school community.
cultural norms of awareness of cultural Supports a
families represented in norms and wide range of Communicates to school/district
the school. Welcomes experiences with families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at schools. show understanding of families take leadership
classroom/ school and respect for cultural to improve student
events. norms. learning.
I consistently email Back to School Night I have an open door policy
parents, make telephone Communication. During and parents have my email
class, hold conferences Back to School Night I whenever they need to get
6.4 Working with three times a year and give a 20 minute a hold of me. It is
engage in evening events important to stay in contact
families to support presentation to all of my
such as back to school grade level's parents in with the parents so they
student learning night and family night. I know how their child is
order to ensure they
always do my best to keep understand their student's doing and how to best
families informed which is long term and short term support them. When I meet
why I send out a weekly learning goals for the with the parents I give
newsletter to parents that year.12/10/2020 them a paper on how they
says what students have better can help their child
learned for the week and Ex: go to bed early, set
what standards that apply homework time at home,
to the learning. 7/18/2020 spend time as a family. I
also allow parents to come
into the classroom during
the day to volunteer in the
class or just visit their
child.
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6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
communities in about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members to
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources to community resources to increase instructional
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communities support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
surrounding the school. Includes references or program, students, and opportunities for
connections to Includes knowledge of families. students.
Uses available communities in single communities when
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of designing and Draws from Engages students in
community resources in lessons. implementing understanding of leadership and service in
single lessons. instruction community to improve the community.
and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
I love using google maps I am encouraging students At curriculum night, which
for this one and having to attend was at the end of the year
guest speakers. We also free online workshops and due to COVID-19 the local
take field trips to Temescal some socially distant public library was there to
Canyon in Los Angeles workshops for extra credit issue kids and families
and do a lot of cross in order to enrich students library cards. I made sure
instructional subject/age curriculum to P.E. experience during to send out a newsletter
program incorporate the whole remote school. I always try regarding resources they
school community. to pick out a broad range could access from the
7/18/2020 of events not only support library pertaining to P.E.
my instructional program and Health along with
but also get kids involved local events around the
in their own community that are
communities. Some events available for families to
I have suggested attend. 05/04/2021
are Zooyoga which is yoga
for kids in the park in West
LA, Dan the Man's
Superkids gymnastic class,
and Skatedogs kids
socially distant
skateboarding lessons.
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full range Models professionalism
professional understanding of responsibilities in timely responsibilities and of professional and supports colleagues
responsibilities to professional ways and seeks support manages time and effort responsibilities into in meeting and
responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and exceeding professional
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expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to commitment by Pursues ways to support
students. exploring ways to students’ diverse Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
address individual learning needs and effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
student needs. maintains belief in and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for creative methods to ensure that all students
achievement. ensure individual achieve.
student learning.
I update and improve my Participation Evidence. I I have learned from past
curriculum each year to have an unlimited monthly mistakes and watching
match the growing and yoga membership in order others, to become more
ever changing world of my to maintain my aware of my importance as
students. To spark my professional life and my a teacher. I make sure I am
maintain motivation creativity I do as many hobbies. This greatly helps a role model in and outside
and commitment to professional developments to reduce my stress levels of school. I follow all the
all students that I can which New in order to have a positive codes of conduct and make
Roads is on board with. I attitude with colleagues sure I am progressing as a
also do a lot of self-care and students.12/10/2020 teacher. As I gain
with meditation and yoga experience from each year
which directly correlates to I learn from my mistakes
what I am teaching… and how to properly handle
health, P.E. and wellness. situations that may arise. I
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behavior in and outside the
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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
Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which holding peers accountable to norms of respectful
these 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, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a high
Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the degree of resilience, professional integrity, and
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. ethical conduct.
Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
6.7 Demonstrating Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
professional health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
responsibility, Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
integrity, and ethical Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
conduct Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I believe I am applying this because I am always taking on the outcomes of my classes
and lessons whether they be good or not so good. I find it imperative to model
restorative justice and have a no tolerance policy for bullying or making fun of. I
maintain professionalism by keeping a clam attitude even when frustrated and believe
integrity in school, work and my curriculum is key. 7/18/2020
Mandated Training Certificate. I adhere to state education codes, legal requirements
and site policies to continue to demonstrate my professional responsibilities, integrity
and ethical conduct.12/10/2020
Teacher follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies,
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