STANDARD I:

A. The teacher acts on the belief that every student can learn and that all can master a challenging curriculum with appropriate accommodations.

B. The teacher sets quantifiable learning outcomes for students and holds the students and themselves accountable for meeting those objectives.

C. The teacher produces measurable growth in student achievement toward goals he/she has set on system-wide accountability measures.

D. The teacher recognizes individual differences in his/her students and adjusts his/her practices accordingly.

E. The teacher understands how students develop and learn.

F. The teacher extends his/her mission beyond the academic growth of students.

STANDARD II:

A. The teacher understands the content of his/her subject area(s) and how knowledge in his/her subject field is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines.

STANDARD II:

D. The teacher uses comprehensive planning skills to design effective instruction focused on student mastery of curriculum goals.

STANDARD III:

Teachers are responsible for establishing and managing student learning in a positive learning environment.

A. The teacher creates a classroom climate that promotes openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.

B. The teacher creates an organized classroom that maximizes engaged student learning time.

C. The teacher establishes and maintains respectful, productive partnerships with families in support of student learning and well-being.

D. The teacher orchestrates learning in a variety of settings.

E. The teacher involves all students in meaningful learning activities.

STANDARD IV:

Teachers continually assess student progress, analyze the results, and adapt instruction to improve student achievement.

A. The teacher uses a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques.

STANDARD V:

A. The teacher continually reflects upon his/her practice in promoting student learning and adjusts instruction accordingly.

B. The teacher draws upon educational research and research-based strategies in planning instructional content and delivery.

C. The teacher is an active member of professional learning communities.

STANDARD VI:

A. The teacher understands and supports the vision of the school system.

B. The teacher views him/herself as a leader in the educational community.

C. The teacher contributes to the smooth functioning of the school environment.