Section 1 : Section 2 : Section 3

Section 4 : Section 5 : Section 6

CSTP Section ONE Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning	Evidence
1.1 - Connecting students’ prior knowledge, life experience, and interests with learning goals.
1.2 - Using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students’ diverse needs.	Adaptations for Learners
1.3 - Facilitating learning experiences that promote autonomy, interaction, and choice.	Reading Strategy List
1.4 - Engaging students in problem solving, critical thinking, and other activities that make subject matter meaningful.	Inquiry Lesson Plan
1.5 - Promoting self-directed, reflective learning for all students.	‘Learning About Students’ Worksheet

CSTP Section TWO Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning	Evidence
2.1 – Creating a physical environment that engages all students.	My Ideal Classroom
2.2 – Establishing a climate that promotes fairness and respect.
2.3 – Promoting social development and group responsibility.
2.4 – Establishing and maintaining standards for student behavior.
2.5 – Planning and implementing classroom procedures and routines that support student learning.

CSTP Section THREE Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning	Evidence
3.1 – Demonstrating knowledge of subject matter content and student development.	SDAIE Lesson Plan
3.2 – Organizing curriculum to support student understanding of subject matter.	Lesson Plan Template
3.3 – Interrelating ideas and information within and across subject matter areas.	Thematic Unit - Weather
3.4 – Developing student understanding through instructional strategies that are appropriate to the subject matter.	ELD Lesson Plan
3.5 – Using materials, resources, and technologies to make subject matter accessible to students.	Group Investigation Lesson Plan

CSTP Section FOUR Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students	Evidence
4.1 – Drawing on and valuing students’ backgrounds, interests, and developmental learning needs.	Focus Student Details
4.2 – Establishing and articulating goals for student learning.	Lesson Goals & Objectives
4.3 – Developing and sequencing instructional activities and materials for student learning.	Weekly Unit Plan
4.4 – Designing short-term and long-term plans to foster student learning.
4.5 – Modifying instructional plans to adjust for student needs.

CSTP Section FIVE Assessing Student Learning	Evidence
5.1 – Establishing and communicating learning goals for all students.	Rubric
5.2 – Collecting and using multiple sources of information to assess student learning.
5.3 – Involving and guiding all students in assessing their own learning.	Student Assessment of Each Other
5.4 – Using the results of assessments to guide instruction.
5.5 – Communicating with students, families, and other audiences about student progress.

CSTP Section SIX Developing as a Professional Educator	Evidence
6.1 – Reflecting on teaching practice and planning professional development.	Lesson Plan Reflection
6.2 – Establishing professional goals and pursuing opportunities to grow professionally.
6.3 – Working with communities to improve professional practice.
6.4 – Working with families to improve professional practice.
6.5 – Working with colleagues to improve professional practice.

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