NC Professional Teaching Standards

North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards

Standard I Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

5 Elements Teachers lead in the classroom Teachers lead in the school Teachers lead in the profession Teachers advocate for school and students Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards Standard 1 Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

Standard 1 Table Talk In what ways can a teacher model or demonstrate teacher leadership in the classroom, school and the teaching profession? ➢ Small-group discussion with colleagues sitting near you ➢ Discuss at least 2 ways that teachers can: ➢ Lead in the classroom ➢ Lead in the school ➢ Lead in the teaching profession Record ideas on the Tricider.

Standard II Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students

5 Elements Teachers provide an environment with a positive, nurturing relationship Teachers embrace diversity in school and world Teachers treat students as individuals Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs Teachers work collaboratively with families Standard 2 Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students

Standard III Teachers know the content they teach

4 Elements Teachers align their instruction with the NCSCS Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/ disciplines Teachers make instruction relevant to students Standard 3 Teachers Know the Content they Teach

Standard IV Teachers facilitate learning for their students.

Standard 4 Teachers Facilitate Learning for their Students 8 Elements Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students Teachers use a variety of instructional methods Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction

Continued Standard 4 Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities Teachers communicate effectively Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned

Standard V Teachers reflect on their practice

3 Elements Teachers analyze student learning Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment Standard 5 Teachers reflect on their practice

Standards: Examine the Elements Divide into groups: Each group will examine the standards and elements –Complete a close reading of the gray area for the elements. What are the elements asking teachers to do? –Closely examine the descriptors. What teacher behaviors would you see for proficiency? Student behaviors? –Create a graphic representation of this teacher

Standard VI Teachers contribute to the academic success of their students

Standard VI: Teachers contribute to the academic success of students The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable progress for students based on established performance expectations using appropriate data to demonstrate growth.

Teacher Ratings Categories Teachers Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment Know Content Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice Contribute to Academic Success 5 Rating Categories Not Demonstrated Developing Proficient Accomplished Distinguished 3 Rating Categories Does Not Meet Expected Growth Meets Expected Growth Exceeds Expected Growth

Teacher Evaluation in North Carolina The North Carolina Educator Effectiveness System (NCEES) has six standards of performance for teachers and eight standards for principals. NC has a conjunctive model, meaning that teachers and principals must be proficient (or better) on all standards in order to receive an overall effectiveness rating. We do not average or index these standards. Unlike the observational standards, student growth (standard 6 for teacher, standard 8 for principals), requires three years of valid data in order to generate a rating

Standards 6 & 8 – The Basics Teachers Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment Know Content Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice Contribute to Academic Success Principals (and other Administrators) Strategic Leadership Instructional Leadership Cultural Leadership Human Resource Leadership Managerial Leadership External Development Leadership Micro- political Leadership Academic Achievement Leadership

3-Year Rolling Average Teacher 66 Contribute to Academic Success (-2.5) Met Expected Growth -2.5 Did not meet Expected Growth 1.2 Met Expected Growth Rating from 2 years ago Rating from 1 year ago Rating from this year Standard 3 = -0.1 Met Expected Growth 3- year average rating on standard 6 for determining status Note: A similar methodology applies to principals as well.

Teacher Status years ago 1 year ago This year Standards 1-5 In the year Standard 6 Three year rolling average and/or Does Not Meet Expected Growth Any rating lower than proficient ++ / 3 ) ) 1. In Need of Improvement Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment Know Content Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice

Teacher Status Standards 1-5 In the year Standard 6 Three year rolling average and Meets or Exceeds Expected Growth Proficient or Higher on Standards Effective Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment Know Content Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice years ago 1 year ago This year ++ / 3 ) )

Teacher Status Standards 1-5 In the year Standard 6 Three year rolling average and Exceeds Expected Growth Accomplished or Higher on Standards Highly Effective years ago 1 year ago This year ++ / 3 ) ) Demonstrate Leadership Establish Environment Know Content Facilitate Learning Reflect on Practice

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