State Educational Standards
For states standards outside the California model or example presented, go to the Internet address of www.education-world.com/standards and select state of choice for your perusal. The California Standards for the Teaching Profession are based on research and expert advice pertaining to best teaching practice. The Standards are organized around six interrelated categories of teaching practice.
Standard One: Engaging & Supporting All Students In Learning
(Supporting Statements – Teachers)
1.1 Connect students’ prior knowledge, life experience, and interests with learning goals.
1.2 Use a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to student’s diverse needs.
1.3 Facilitate learning experiences that promote autonomy, interaction, and choice.
1.4 Engage students in problem solving, critical thinking, & activities making subject matter meaningful.
1.5 Promote self-directed, reflective learning for all students.
Standard Two: Creating & Maintaining Effective Environments For Student Learning
(Supporting Statements – Teachers)
2.1 Create a physical environment that engages all students.
2.2 Establishes a climate that promotes fairness and respect.
2.3 Promotes social development and group responsibility.
2.4 Establishes and maintains standards for student behavior.
2.5 Plans and implements classroom procedures and routines that support student learning.
Standard Three: Understanding & Organizing Subject Matter For Student Learning
(Supporting Statements – Teachers)
3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter content and student development.
3.2 Organizes curriculum to support student understanding of subject matter.
3.3 Interrelate ideas and information within and across subject matter areas.
3.4 Develop student understanding through instructional strategies that are appropriate.
3.5 Use materials, resources, and technologies to make subject matter accessible to students.
Standard Four: Planning Instruction & Designing Learning Experiences For All Students
(Supporting Statements – Teachers)
4.1 Draw on and value students’ backgrounds, interests, and developmental learning needs.
4.2 Establish and articulate goals for student learning.
4.3 Develop and sequence instructional activities and materials for student learning.
4.4 Designs short-term and long-term plan to foster student learning.
4.5 Modifies instructional plans to adjust for student needs.
Standard Five: Assessing Student Learning
(Supporting Statements – Teachers)
5.1 Establishes and communicates learning goals for all students.
5.2 Collects and uses multiple sources of information to assess student learning.
5.3 Involves and guides all students in assessing their own learning.
5.4 Uses the results of assessments to guide instruction.
5.5 Communicates with students, families, and other audiences about student progress.
Standard Six: Developing As A Professional Educator
(Supporting Statements – Teachers & Other Educators)
6.1 Reflects on teaching practice and plans professional development.
6.2 Establish professional goals and pursue opportunities to grow professionally.
6.3 Works with communities to improve professional practice.
6.4 Works with families to improve professional practice.
6.5 Works with colleagues to improve professional practice.