Teacher Standards

Quality Standard II

Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
Element A: Teachers foster a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers.
~ Using appropriate strategies to reduce disruptive or off-task behaviors.
Element B: Teachers demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners.
~  Delivers lessons to ensure students’ backgrounds and contextual knowledge are considered.
~Uses materials and lessons that counteract stereotypes to acknowledge the contributions of all cultures.
Element C: Teachers engage students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students.
~ Initiates collaboration with colleagues to better understand and respond to student learning needs.   

Quality Standard IV

Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
Element B: Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.
~Applies research as a key component of ongoing learning and development.
Element C:  Teachers respond to a complex, dynamic environment.
~The teacher  collaborates with colleagues to navigate change while maintaining a focus on student learning.
~The teacher  collaborates with colleagues to implement change efforts.
~The teacher contributes to school improvement planning efforts.
Element D: Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession.
~ The teacher works with colleagues to promote changes to school-wide systems to improve student learning.