Although this recommendation was not subject to negotiation because it deals with the basis of evaluation rather than the process, it was supported by both the Board of Education and the Palo Alto Educators Association. There are 13 standards, grouped in 5 clusters. Cluster names are indicated by numerals and are displayed in bold face capitals. Standards are indicated by lowercase letters and are displayed in bold face.
Descriptions are paragraphs following each standard, displayed in regular type.
The descriptions include some of the teacher behaviors that exemplify the standard. They are not intended to be exhaustive. Their purpose is to help teachers and supervisors interpret the standards as they discuss specific teaching performance. The teacher is able to orchestrate learning in a group setting. The teacher recognizes that effective instruction and a clear management system are mutually supportive.