Ohios Educator Standards

Ohios Standards for the Teaching Profession

Standard 1: Students Teachers understand student learning and development, and respect the diversity of the students they teach. The Focus of Teaching and Learning

Ohios Standards for the Teaching Profession Standard 2: Content Teachers know and understand the content area for which they have instructional responsibility. The Focus of Teaching and Learning

Ohios Standards for the Teaching Profession Standard 3: Assessment Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning. The Focus of Teaching and Learning

Ohios Standards for the Teaching Profession Standard 4: Instruction Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student. The Focus of Teaching and Learning

Ohios Standards for the Teaching Profession Standard 5: Learning Environment Teachers create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. The Conditions for Teaching and Learning

Ohios Standards for the Teaching Profession Standard 6: Collaboration and Communication Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the community to support student learning. Teaching as a Profession

Ohios Standards for the Teaching Profession Standard 7: Professional Responsibility and Growth Teachers assume responsibility for professional growth, performance and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community. Teaching as a Profession

Ohios Standards for the Teaching Profession CVCA Standard 8: Spiritual Growth Teachers assume responsibility for personal spiritual growth and understand its significance and implications in the Christian school community. Teaching as a Profession

Ohios Standards for Principals

Standard 1: Continuous Improvement Principals help create a shared vision and clear goals for their schools and ensure continuous progress toward achieving their goals.

Ohios Standards for Principals Standard 2: Instruction Principals support the implementation of high-quality, standards-based instruction that results in higher levels of achievement for all students.

Ohios Standards for Principals Standard 3: School Operations, Resources and Learning Environment Principals allocate resources and manage school operations in order to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

Ohios Standards for Principals Standard 4: Collaboration Principals establish and sustain collaborative learning and shared leadership to promote student learning and achievement of all students.

Ohios Standards for Principals Standard 5: Parents and community Engagement Principals engage parents and community members in the educational process and create an environment where community resources support student learning, achievement and well-being.

Ohios Standards for Professional Development

Standard 1: High quality professional development (HQPD) is a purposeful, structured and continuous process that occurs over time.

Ohios Standards for Professional Development Standard 2: High quality professional development (HQPD) is informed by multiple sources of data.

Ohios Standards for Professional Development Standard 3: High quality professional development (HQPD) is collaborative.

Ohios Standards for Professional Development Standard 4: High quality professional development (HQPD) includes varied learning experiences that accommodate individual educators knowledge and skills.

Ohios Standards for Professional Development Standard 5: High quality professional development (HQPD) is evaluated by its short- and long-term impact on professional practice and student achievement.

Ohios Standards for Professional Development Standard 6: High quality professional development (HQPD) results in the acquisition and refinement of skills and knowledge.

Ohios Standards for Teachers, Principals and Professional Development Educator Standards Board Web Site: Contact: Lee Miller, Director of the Educator Standards Board Lorie Owens, Professional Development, Center for the Teaching Profession