Outcomes are suitable to groups of students in the class and are differentiated where necessary. Standard 1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources Guiding Questions: Does the teacher use district-provided materials? Does the teacher use a variety of resources to supplement instruction (internet, guest speakers, range of texts)? Does the teacher utilize professional development to improve professional practice? Standard Descriptors: Unsatisfactory Basic Proficient Exemplary Teacher displays basic awareness of Teacher displays awareness of Teacher displays extensive knowledge Teacher is unaware of school or school or district resources available resources—not only through the of resources—not only through the district resources for classroom for classroom use, for the expansion school and district, but also through school and district, but also in the use, for the expansion of his or of his or her own knowledge, and for sources external to the school and community, through professional her own knowledge, or for students, but no knowledge of on the Internet—available for organizations and universities, and on students. resources available more broadly. classroom use, for the expansion of the Internet—for classroom use, for the his or her own knowledge, and for expansion of his or her own students. knowledge, and for students. Possible evidence / Critical attributes to look for: Unsatisfactory Basic Proficient Exemplary The teacher uses materials in the Texts are at varied levels. In addition to the characteristics of The teacher uses only school library but does not search “proficient”: Texts are supplemented by guest materials, even when beyond the school for resources. speakers and field experiences. Texts are matched to student skill more variety would assist some The teacher participates in level. students. Teacher facilitates Internet workshops offered by the resources. The teacher has ongoing relationship The teacher does not seek out school but does not pursue other with colleges and universities that resources available to expand Resources are multidisciplinary. professional development. support student learning. his or her own skill. Teacher expands knowledge with The teacher locates materials and The teacher maintains log of resources Although aware of some student professional learning groups and resources for students that are for student reference. needs, the teacher does not organizations. available through the school but inquire about possible The teacher pursues apprenticeships does not pursue any other avenues. Teacher pursues options offered by resources. to increase discipline knowledge. universities. The teacher facilitates student contact Teacher provides lists of resources with resources outside the classroom. outside the class for students to draw on.
Outcomes are suitable to groups of students in the class and are differentiated where necessary. Standard 1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources Guiding Questions: Does the teacher use district-provided materials? Does the teacher use a variety of resources to supplement instruction (internet, guest speakers, range of texts)? Does the teacher utilize professional development to improve professional practice? Standard Descriptors: Unsatisfactory Basic Proficient Exemplary Teacher is unaware of school or district resources for classroom use, for the expansion of his or her own knowledge, or for students. Teacher displays basic awareness of school or district resources available for classroom use, for the expansion of his or her own knowledge, and for students, but no knowledge of resources available more broadly. Teacher displays awareness of resources—not only through the school and district, but also through sources external to the school and on the Internet—available for classroom use, for the expansion of his or her own knowledge, and for students. Teacher displays extensive knowledge of resources—not only through the school and district, but also in the community, through professional organizations and universities, and on the Internet—for classroom use, for the expansion of his or her own knowledge, and for students. Possible evidence / Critical attributes to look for: Unsatisfactory Basic Proficient Exemplary The teacher uses only materials, even when more variety would assist some students. The teacher does not seek out resources available to expand his or her own skill. Although aware of some student needs, the teacher does not inquire about possible resources. The teacher uses materials in the school library but does not search beyond the school for resources. The teacher participates in workshops offered by the school but does not pursue other professional development. The teacher locates materials and resources for students that are available through the school but does not pursue any other avenues. Texts are at varied levels. Texts are supplemented by guest speakers and field experiences. Teacher facilitates Internet resources. Resources are multidisciplinary. Teacher expands knowledge with professional learning groups and organizations. Teacher pursues options offered by universities. Teacher provides lists of resources outside the class for students to draw on. In addition to the characteristics of “proficient”: Texts are matched to student skill level. The teacher has ongoing relationship with colleges and universities that support student learning. The teacher maintains log of resources for student reference. The teacher pursues apprenticeships to increase discipline knowledge. The teacher facilitates student contact with resources outside the classroom.