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__ 4A Reflecting on teaching __ // Proficient descriptor: Teacher makes an accurate assessment of a lesson’s effectiveness and the extent to which it achieved its instructional outcomes and can cite general references to support the judgment // Observation: Students complete a 5-minute closure quiz at the end of the daily lesson. After the students leave, the teacher grades the quizzes and makes an adjustment to the upcoming lesson. // Proficient descriptor: Teacher makes a few specific suggestions of what could be tried another time the lesson is taught. // Artifact: The teacher looks up ‘factoring’ in Google, and discovers a new methodology for explaining the skill using more concrete method. She makes notes of the website and technique in her daily planner so that she can use it for next time. __ 4B Maintaining accurate records __ // Proficient descriptor: Teacher’s system for maintaining information on student completion of assignments is fully effective // Artifact: The teacher uses an excel spreadsheet to document the students’ progress on their research reports. The teacher is able to immediately access what portion of the assignment the student has competed to date. // Proficient descriptor: Teacher’s system for maintaining information on student progress in learning is fully effective //  * Artifact: The teacher’s grade book is aligned to the course’s curriculum by required skill sets. In addition, the teacher posts each student’s progress on Blackboard so that the student can self-monitor and self-adjust his learning. // Proficient descriptor: Teacher’s system for maintaining information on noninstructional activities is fully effective // Artifact: The teacher stands in the front of her class with a clipboard during the first five minutes of each class period to ensure students arrive on time, have all their necessary materials, and begin the required warm-up activity. __ 4C Communicating with families __ // Proficient descriptor: //// Teacher provides frequent information to families, as appropriate, about the instructional program // Artifact: Student A discusses her upcoming math unit with her parents, showing them the dates for important tests from the schedule posted on the internet by the teacher. // Proficient descriptor: Teacher communicates with families about students’ progress on a regular basis, respecting cultural norms, and is available as needed to respond to family concerns // Artifact: Based on the weekly grade-update she received via email, the mother of student B responds by requesting a meeting with the teacher to discuss ways she can help improve their son’s performance. __ 4D Participating in a professional community __ // Proficient descriptor: Relationships with colleagues are characterized by mutual support and cooperation // Observation: Mrs. V and Mr. C meet to discuss changes to the by-laws of the school’s NHS charter. Mrs. V highlights ways the selection criteria needs to be altered and Mr. C contributes ways the selection process would need to be changed. // Proficient descriptor: //// Teacher actively participates in a culture of professional inquiry // Artifact: The minutes from the last math department meeting include a great deal of clarification and investigation on the use of the graphing calculator across grade levels and its increased emphasis within certain important topics. // Proficient descriptor: Teacher volunteers to participate in school events, making a substantial contribution // Observation: Mr. and Mrs. G discuss with the members of the Habitat for Humanity club the upcoming changes to the requirements for membership with prospective members, and discuss details of the proposed related school trips. // Proficient descriptor: //// Teacher volunteers to participate in school and district projects, making a substantial contribution. //  * Artifact: The teacher emails the district curriculum coordinator to inquire about the status of her department’s upcoming curriculum review. The teacher’s email highlights concerns generated in a previous meeting by the concerned faculty. __ 4E Growing and developing professionally __ // Proficient descriptor: //// Teacher seeks out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill // Artifact: After attending a summer workshop designed to increase their knowledge and skill in instructing advanced placement math, Mr. C and Mr. H meet over cocktails to discuss some of the more important points for their classes and specific student-audience. // Proficient descriptor: //// Teacher welcomes feedback from colleagues when made by supervisors or when opportunities arise through professional collaboration //  * Artifact: Based upon a voluntary request from the principal, the teacher completes an open discussion of her syllabus, unit plans, lesson plans and grade book. Colleagues are given the opportunity to comment on or praise different components of the teacher’s work. // Proficient descriptor: //// Teacher participates actively in assisting other educators // Artifact: Mr. C arrives early to work so that he can technologically assist his colleague to accurately calculate and export his grades for the second semester using the new district software. __ 4F Showing professionalism __ // Proficient descriptor: //// Teacher displays high standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and the public // Observation: The student requests a lunch-time meeting with her teacher to discuss her difficulty in managing her new ADD medication. The student meets privately in the teacher’s room; the teacher listens while the student describes her difficulties in having enough energy to maintain concentration in class.
 * // 4A Accuracy //**
 * // 4A Use in future teaching //**
 * // 4B Student completion of assignments //**
 * // 4B Student progress in learning //**
 * // 4B Noninstructional records //**
 * // 4C Information about the instructional program //**
 * // 4C Information about individual students //**
 * // 4D Relationships with colleagues //**
 * // 4D Involvement in a culture of professional inquiry //**
 * // 4D Service to the school //**
 * // 4D Participation in school and district projects //**
 * // 4E Enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skill //**
 * // 4E Receptivity to feedback from colleagues //**
 * // 4E Service to the profession //**
 * // 4F I ntegrity and ethical conduct //**