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ADEPT Performance Standards (APS) The ten APSs for classroom-based teachers are grouped into four domains: Planning Instruction Environment Professionalism

ADEPT Domains Planning Instruction Professionalism STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT APS 1 APS 2 APS 3 Instruction APS 4 APS 5 APS 6 APS 7 Environment APS 8 APS 9 Professionalism APS 10 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

ADEPT Vocabulary APS 1 & 10 have five elements each; APS 2-9 have three elements each; Hence, there are 34 key elements.

Grading: 34 APS @ level 3 (“competent”) = grade of A 30-33 APS @ level 3* = grade of A or B *with appropriate distribution

APS 1: Long-Range Planning Obtaining and analyzing student information and using this information to guide instructional planning Establishing appropriate learning and developmental goals for all students Identifying and sequencing appropriate instructional units Developing appropriate processes for evaluating and recording students’ progress and achievement Planning appropriate procedures for managing the classroom Domain 1: Planning

APS 2: Short-Range Planning of Instruction Developing appropriate unit objectives Developing unit plans (content, strategies, materials, resources) Using student performance data to guide instructional planning Domain 1: Planning

APS 3: Planning Assessments & Using Data Developing/selecting and administering appropriate assessments Gathering, analyzing, and using assessment data Using assessment data to reflect student progress and achievement Domain 1: Planning

APS 4: Establishing & Maintaining High Expectations Establishing, communicating, and maintaining high expectations for student achievement Establishing, communicating, and maintaining high expectations for student participation Helping students assume responsibility for their own participation and learning Domain 2: Instruction

APS 5: Using Instructional Strategies Using appropriate instructional strategies Using a variety of instructional strategies Using instructional strategies effectively Domain 2: Instruction

APS 6: Providing Content for Learners Demonstrating a thorough command of the subject matter Providing appropriate content Structuring the content to promote meaningful learning Domain 2: Instruction

APS 7: Monitoring, Assessing, and Enhancing Learning Monitoring student learning during instruction Enhancing student learning during instruction Providing appropriate instructional feedback to all students Domain 2: Instruction

APS 8: Maintaining an Environment That Promotes Learning Creating a safe physical environment that is conducive to learning Creating and maintaining a positive classroom climate Creating and maintaining a classroom culture of learning Domain 3: Environment

APS 9: Managing the Classroom Managing student behavior appropriately Making maximum use of instructional time Managing noninstructional routines efficiently Domain 3: Environment

APS 10: Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities Advocating for the students Working to achieve organizational goals Communicating effectively Exhibiting professional demeanor and behavior Becoming an active, lifelong learner Domain 4: Professionalism

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