Standard 1: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership a. Teachers lead in their classrooms.

Developing Observable in the classroom. Understands how they contribute to students graduating from high school. Uses data to understand the skills and abilities of students.

ISS Evidence Developing Classroom mission statement collaboratively developed & posted. Mission statement developed with students and posted in classroom and in student folders 3-5. Relevant achievement data reviewed & strategic goal posted. SMART goal established and posted. Classroom ground rules/norms posted. Developed with students and established during the first two weeks of school.

Proficient Observable in the classroom. and Takes responsibility for the progress of students to ensure that they graduate from high school. Provides evidence of data driven instruction throughout all classroom activities. Establishes a safe and orderly classroom.

Proficient ISS Evidence Essential curriculum posted in student friendly language. “I can statements” posted PA/CFA data chart Posted - PA/CFA data posted -Current PDSA. Classroom operates within the parameters of classroom rule/norms and expectations. Students and teacher are following the classroom rule/norms and expectations

Accomplished Observable in the classroom....and Communicates to students the vision of being prepared for life in the 21st century. Evaluates student progress using a variety of assessment data. Creates a classroom culture that empowers students to collaborate

ISS Evidence Accomplished Essential curriculum posted in student friendly language and communicated to parents and PDSA goal is aligned to essential curriculum. “I can statements” posted Essential curriculum posted on webpage and newsletter to parents. Analysis of a variety of student achievement data is evident. (Classroom PDSA, PLC PDSA, CFA, PA, L to J, other curriculum based assessments. PDSA’s posted Data with trend posted Productive, cooperative learning groups.Voice of students evident in PDSA. Class discussions with options and student vote. Input from students from strategies board. Examples: take notes Worksheets Centers Students demonstrate Flash cards Students re-explain

Distinguished Observable in the classroom...and Encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning. Uses classroom assessment data to inform program planning. Empowers and encourages students to create and maintain a safe and supportive school and community environment.

ISS Evidence Distinguished Teacher ensures opportunities for students to facilitate and maintain student lead conferences, student level PDSA and student lead classroom PDSA. Individual Data folders Individual PDSA’s Student leads classroom PDSA No student lead conferences at this time Works collaboratively with PLC and/or goal team to drive School Improvement planning and to inform program planning. Members of Enhancement team PLCs Members of goal team to drive SIP and inform program planning Teacher as facilitator of learning, (in whole class, cooperative, paired, or independent situations, proactive expectations). Purposeful planning of whole group, cooperative learning groups, paired/partner work, independent work, all with planned expectations

B. Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school

Developing Observed in the classroom. Attends professional learning community meetings. Displays awareness of the goals of the school improvement plan.

ISS Evidence Developing Attends professional community meetings. Elementary Music PLC meets virtually every week and once a month F/2/F. Articulates the goals of the school improvement plan. Teachers understand their individual school SIP goals and incorporates strategies through music to integrate and transfer learning skills.

Proficient Observed in the classroom....and Participates in professional learning community. Participates in developing and/or implementing the school improvement plan

ISS Evidence Proficient …and Participates in professional learning community. ·Elementary Music PLC meets virtually every week and once a month F/2/F. Teachers contribute strategies during VPLC and F/2/F to address essential curriculum for the nine weeks.

ISS Evidence Proficient continued… Participates in developing and/or implementing the school improvement plan through participating as a Goal Team/School Improvement Team member. Members are on school Goal Teams and/or SIT. Examples: Math Goal Team Reading Goal Team PBS Goal Team RTI Goal Team Science/Technology Goal Team

Accomplished Observed in the classroom....and Assumes a leadership role in professional learning community Collaborates with school personnel on school improvement activities.

ISS Evidence Accomplished …and Assumes a leadership role in professional learning community (Roles and Responsibilities). PLC Rolls Chairperson Secretary Committees 1. Testing/Data Management 2. Professional Development 3. Essentials/Curriculum Guide 4. Tech Management 5. All-County

Distinguished Observed in the classroom.... and Collaborates with colleagues to improve the quality of learning in the school. Assumes a leadership role in implementing school improvement plan throughout the building.

ISS Evidence Distinguished …and Collaborates with colleagues to improve the quality of learning in school (Beyond the PLC - Demo, school ad- hoc committees, Supportive teacher, Response Team, Eligibility Team, and Grade level etc.). CCI training CCI Demo class Supportive Teacher Response Team Eligibility Team Grade Level Chair PTA/O Programing

ISS Evidence Distinguished continued.. Assumes a leadership role in implementing school improvement plan building-wide (carry responsibilities with SIT deployment plan i.e. SIT Chair, Goal/Grade Chair), Person responsible for deployment step(s). Responsibilities in deployment plans. SIT Chair Goal or Grade Chair Responsible for deployment steps

c. Teacher lead the teaching profession.

Developing Observed in the classroom Has knowledge of opportunities and the need for professional growth and begins to establish relationships with colleagues.

Developing ISS Evidence Works with school administration team and peers in defining Individual Growth Plan(s) (IGP) to address Professional opportunities for improvement (OFIs). Self Assessments IGPs Mentors

Proficient Observed in the classroom....and Contributes to the: Improvement of the profession through professional growth. Establishment of positive working relationships School’s decision-making processes as required.

Proficient ISS Evidence …and Actively participates in and positively impacts professional development aligned to IGP and or SIP -Models accepted group norms -Actively engaged in school decision making process. Staff Development PLCs/ Goal Teams SIT Team

Accomplished Observed in the classroom....and Promotes positive working relationships through professional growth activities and collaboration

Accomplished ISS Evidence …and Pursues National Board Certificate, advanced education degrees, additional certifications/ credentials, district initiative demo (PBS, CCI, L to J), participates on district level committee (taskforce, etc.) and/or provides support to others. Holds district offices and state offices.(AOSA) Orff Certification L to J Training

Distinguished Observed in the classroom....and Seeks opportunities to lead professional growth activities and decision-making processes.

Distinguished ISS Evidence … and Seeks leadership within local/state/ national teacher organizations by submission of professional articles, and/or presents professional development board offices, and/or committees, acquires National Board Certification. NCAE MENC AOSA National Boards

d. Teachers advocate for schools and students.

Developing Observed in the classroom. Knows about the policies and practices affecting student learning.

Developing ISS Evidence Articulates an awareness of policies and practices affecting student learning (PDSA, HSOC, CORE /CARE Team, Response Team, Eligibility Team PBS …) resulting from regular attendance of course/ grade level/ department PLC’s. PDSA Music PLCs

Proficient Observed in the classroom.... and Supports positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning.

Proficient ISS Evidence …and Seeks information and deeper understanding for application of policies and practices affecting student learning. (Weekly/Monthly Professional Development) and regularly participates in the work of the PLC’s and SIP. PLCs SIP Balridge training Goal Teams

Accomplished Observed in the classroom....and Participates in developing policies and practices to improve student learning.

Accomplished ISS Evidence …and Utilizes policies and practices to improve student learning by contributing as a member of Goal Teams, SIT or District Team Participated in practices are data driven Goal teams. SIT, and District Teams decisions are data driven

Distinguished Observed in the classroom. and Actively participates, promotes, and provides strong supporting evidence for implementation of initiatives to improve education.

Distinguished ISS Evidence and Actively participates (committee membership or leadership), promotes, and advocates for implementation of reform initiatives. Regularly participates in the work of PLCs and SIP Utilizes policies and practices to improve student learning by contributing as a member of Goal teams, SIT, District Team. Actively participates, promotes, and advocates for implementation of reform initiatives.

e. Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards.

Developing Observed in the classroom Understands the importance of ethical behavior as outlined in the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators and the Standards for Professional Conduct.

Developing ISS Evidence Has received and understands the code of ethics and standards for professional conduct

Proficient Observed in the classroom. …and Demonstrates ethical behavior through adherence to the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators and the Standards for Professional Conduct.

Proficient ISS Evidence …and Adheres to the code of ethics and standards for professional conduct.

Accomplished Observed in the classroom. …and Knows and upholds the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators and the Standards for Professional Conduct.

Accomplished ISS Evidence …and Regularly upholds and models code of ethics and standards for professional conduct.

Distinguished Observed in the classroom....and Models the tenets of the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators and the Standards for Professional Conduct and encourages others to do the same.

Distinguished ISS Evidence …and Supports and instills code of ethics and standards for professional conduct in others and in the school community. Adheres to the code of ethics and standards for professional conduct. Regularly upholds and models code of ethics and standards for professional conduct. Support and instills code of ethics and standards for professional conduct in others and in the school community.