CTESS ebook

Self-Assessment and Professional Learning Goal The annual Self-Assessment and Professional Learning Goal setting are required components of the USBE evaluation model designed to link instructional practices to student achievement, encourage professional growth, and foster meaningful reflection. Developing a Professional Learning Goal starts with completion of the Self-Assessment Checklist to gain insight as to one’s areas of instructional strengths and areas for potential growth. Developing a Professional Learning Goal involves reflecting on the self-assessment, prior evaluation feedback, and/or school-wide or team goals for the year, then creating a plan to achieve that goal, how best to monitor progress toward the goal, and reflect on progress toward that goal at mid-year and end-of-year. A teacher’s Self-Assessment and Professional Learning Goal are due by August 30. ●​ Administrators may grant an individual educator an extension to the due dates for special circumstances such as illness, extended leave, or family emergency. ●​ Administrators may provide feedback regarding individual Professional Learning Goals and/or request revisions as needed. Self-Assessment. The Self-Assessment Checklist is a self-reflection tool that is based on Utah Effective Teaching Standards (UETS) and aligned with Canyons Teacher Effectiveness System of Supports (CTESS) standards. The checklist is designed to help teachers identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth: Learners and Learning ○​ Personalized Learning (aligned to CTESS Standards 4, 8, 9) ○​ Building Relationships (aligned to CTESS Standard 1) ○​ Respecting Learner Backgrounds and Perspectives (aligned to CTESS Standards 1, 4, 11) ○​ Fostering Student Self-Awareness (aligned to CTESS Standards 6, 8) Instructional Design Clarity ○​ Content (aligned to CTESS Standards 2, 3, 4) ○​ Learning Progression (aligned to CTESS Standards 2, 3) ○​ Instructional Planning (aligned to CTESS Standards 2, 3, 6, 8, 9) ○​ Engagement (aligned to CTESS Standard 5) Instructional Practice

○​ Instructional Strategies (aligned to CTESS Standards 5, 7, 9) ○​ Assessment Practices (aligned to CTESS Standards 3, 5, 6, 8) ○​ Relevance (aligned to CTESS Standards 4, 9) ○​ Innovation and Technology (aligned to CTESS Standards 2, 4, 5) Classroom Climate ○​ Respectful Learning Environment (aligned to CTESS Standards 1, 5) ○​ Classroom Safety (aligned to CTESS Standard 1) ○​ Classroom Organization (aligned to CTESS Standard 1) ○​ Growth-Oriented Classroom Climate (aligned to CTESS Standards 1, 6, 7) Professional Responsibility ○​ Adherence to Laws, Rules, and Policies (aligned to CTESS Standard 12) ○​ Continuous Professional Learning (aligned to CTESS Standards 3, 10) ○​ Communication (aligned to CTESS Standard 11) ○​ Professional and Ethical Conduct (aligned to CTESS Standard 12)

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