Candidates use a variety of informal assessments such as rubrics, checklists, performance assessment task lists and student portfolios. Candidates write a reflection explaining how these assessments guided instruction for optimal learning. Element Emergent Acceptable Target Seeking opportunities to grow professionally Candidates identify ways to grow professionally. Candidates maintain a working portfolio. Candidates are involved in activities that support children and families.
Candidates recognize the importance of professional development and exploring learning.
Candidates join national, State and local organizations. Candidates provide evidence in their journal or portfolio that demonstrates they have engaged in opportunities with their cooperating practitioner, supervisor or others to seek resources that have provided for their professional growth. Candidates reflect upon their lessons through self evaluations and discussions with other professional colleagues. This reflection is written on their lesson plan. The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.