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Welcome to my artifacts Wiki for the 2011-1012 school year.

Here you will find links to artifacts supporting each competency.
Please click on each blue link for supporting documentation to my proficiency status.

= __**Teacher Professional Practice**__ =

=**__1. Planning and Preparation__**=


 * Competency || Supporting Links ||
 * A. Plans instruction that is aligned to developmentally appropriate learning objectives and a variety of skill levels and learning styles. || Center Work

Math Wiki

MangaHigh

TenMarks ||
 * B. Evaluates, selects, and accesses appropriate services resources and curricular materials that facilitate student engagement with the curriculum. || Webinars

Here you will have access to my files used during planning. Conventions

Math

Reading

Social Studies

Science

Spelling

Writing ||
 * C. Designs instruction that motivates students to connect to their learning by linking curriculum with prior knowledge, experience, and or cultural contexts. ||  ||
 * D. Organizes and prepares students for independent, whole class, and group work that allows for full and varied participation of all individuals through various modes of communication. || Career Fair

Science Fair

Science Projects

Book Projects ||

=__**2. Classroom Instruction**__=

=__**3. Classroom Environment**__=
 * Competency || Supporting Links ||
 * A. Demonstrates a deep understanding of discipline/content. || Observable ||
 * B. Uses questioning techniques that encourage critical thinking and problem solving. || Observable ||
 * C. Makes cross-content connections and creates interdisciplinary learning experiences. || Observable ||
 * D. Implements instruction to ensure that students understand, are focused on, and accountable for the learning objectives. || Observable ||
 * E. Uses multiple teaching and learning strategies to engage students. || Observable ||
 * F. Frequently checks for and responds to student understanding during instruction. || Observable ||
 * G. Uses and models effective communication. || Observable ||
 * H. Assumes different roles during instruction to accommodate content, purpose, and learner needs. || Observable ||


 * Competency || Supporting Links ||
 * A. Creates a productive learning environment that maximizes learning time, establishes procedures and expectations, and ensures access to learning materials. || Observable ||
 * B. Creates a safe learning community that respects individual differences, promotes positive social relationships, and allows students to comfortably take risks. || Observable ||
 * C. Reinforces positive behavior, redirects off-task behavior, and de-escalates challenging behavior. || Observable ||
 * D. Clearly communicates high expectations for all students and guides students to assume responsibility for their learning. || Observable ||

=__**4. Assessment, Reflection and Improvement**__=


 * Competency || Supporting Links ||
 * A. Uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress, adjust instruction, and modify plans. || Center Menus ||
 * B. Provides students with feedback that is timely and high quality and teaches students to use feedback in their learning. || Pearson Online Testing ||
 * C. Engages students in self-assessment to help them set goals and become aware of their strengths and areas to develop. || Math Self Assessment

Math Self Assessment Results

Reading Self Assessment

Reading Self Assessment Results ||
 * D. Solicits information about students' experiences, learning behavior, needs, and progress from students, parents, and other colleagues. || Parent Survey

End of Year ||
 * E. Maintains useful records of student work and performance and communicates student progress. || Grades ||

= __**Professional Responsibilities**__ =

=__**1. Collaborates and Contributes to the School Community**__= =__**2. Believes in and Advocates for Students**__= =__**3. Creates a Culture of Respect**__=
 * Competency || Supporting Links ||
 * A. Leads, supports, and/or participates in school/district-based initiatives and activities. || [|District Initiatives] ||
 * B. Gives assistance to and seeks assistance from other educators in order to improve student learning. ||  ||
 * Competency || Supporting Links ||
 * A. Acts on the belief that all students can learn. ||  ||
 * B. Advocates for students best interest. ||  ||
 * Competency || Supporting Links ||
 * A. Demonstrates respect for everyone, including other educators, students, parents, and other community members, in all actions and interactions. ||  ||
 * B. Works toward a safe, supportive, collaborative culture ||  ||

=__**4. Exercises Professional Judgement and Development**__=
 * Competency || Supporting Links ||
 * A. Develops and maintains an understanding of current state, district, and school policies and initiatives. || District Initiatives ||
 * B. Follows all federal, state, district, and school policies. ||  ||
 * C. Maintains professional standards guided by legal and ethical principles. ||  ||
 * D. Engages meaningfully in the professional development process. || RSS Feed

Professional Development ||