Continuing Teaching License (CTL) Digital Portfolio

I. Pre-Assessment and Analysis 

Candidate assesses the knowledge and skills of students in relation to long-term content goals and district standards and determines the knowledge and skills each student needs to meet the goals and standards. 
 

Insert here a written rationale that explains how you can meet these performance indicators. Provide evidence that you meet these indicators in the form of an exhibit. The exhibit you insert will be a link to some evidence that you have selected from your teaching practice that illustrates your competency in this area. You must digitize that exhibit and save it in a  web-friendly format and then link it to this page.

Insert here a written rationale that explains how you can meet these performance indicators. Provide evidence that you meet these indicators in the form of an exhibit. The exhibit you insert will be a link to some evidence that you have selected from your teaching practice that illustrates your competency in this area. You must digitize that exhibit and save it in a web-friendly format and then link it to this page.

Candidate establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning, e.g. positive classroom management, a safe and developmentally appropriate environment, efficient organization of time and materials, and effective transitions. 
 

Establishing a healthy, energizing, and effecient classroom climate begins with a strong morning routine in which the students have clear expectations.  As students enter the classroom, I greet each student daily and collect homework folders if it is Monday.  They first check the job chart to see what responsibility they have for the day.  Next, they have a riddle or problem on the board to solve, make corrections on work from the day before that is on their desk, and pull out their chapter book to read.  We sing a song or two, say the pledge, and have a quick morning meeting to read the message board together to get a feel for what the day will unfold.

The classroom environment is warm, colorful, and inviting.  I have lamps for mood lighting, plants, and creative theme decorated library station in the classroom.  I use the bulletin boards for hands-on learing stations.  The  desk arrangement  changes according to how I want them to work.  I encourage cooperative learning and flexible grouping.  I also have a mailbox in the classroom for students to write notes with questions and concerns, or notes of thanks to share with the class and they can stay anonymous.  The classroom rules and expectations are posted and I verbally praise individuals who are actively demonstrating a 'hang 10' rule.  Every Friday or the last day of the week I gather them all around on the floor to honor  3-4 students that have gone out of their way to be a model citizen.  I write a special note specifically stating what I noticed them doing or saying and how much I appreciate them.  I read these out loud to everyone and these star students just beam!

I feel it is very helpful to have parent helpers for learning stations , making copies, sharing in the classroom, field trips, library helper, and events helpers.  I take the time to explain and model to the parents how to help at the learning stations.  It  takes organization to have things ready to copy, cut , or create for those parents who enjoy helping in this way.  Parents feel wanted and appreciated with small notes of thanks with a treat attached, as well as acknowledged in the newsletters.

Transitions are important to allow for the most educational time in the classroom.  After stations, I will say "give me 5" and I just slowly count down to zero.  They actively and quietly clean up the station they are at and return to their seats.  This usually takes about 3 minutes.  They have this routine perfected!  I also sing short chants or songs to single lining up or wrapping up what they are doing.  I also have a chime I ring to softly single it time to transition to the next content area.

IV. Implementing Instruction 

Candidate implements instructional plans that employ knowledge of subject matter, use research-based educational practices that reflect how students learn, and are sensitive to individual differences.   

Insert here a written rationale that explains how you can meet these performance indicators. Provide evidence that you meet these indicators in the form of an exhibit. The exhibit you insert will be a link to some evidence that you have selected from your teaching practice that illustrates your competency in this area. You must digitize that exhibit and save it in a  web-friendly format and then link it to this page.

V. Collaboration 

Candidate collaborates with parents, colleagues, and members of the community to provide internal and external assistance to students and to their families, if needed, to promote student learning when necessary.   

Insert here a written rationale that explains how you can meet these performance indicators. Provide evidence that you meet these indicators in the form of an exhibit. The exhibit you insert will be a link to some evidence that you have selected from your teaching practice that illustrates your competency in this area. You must digitize that exhibit and save it in a  web-friendly format and then link it to this page.

VI. Evaluation 

Candidate evaluates student progress in learning, refines plans for instruction, and establishes alternative goals or environments for learning when necessary. 
 

Insert here a written rationale that explains how you can meet these performance indicators. Provide evidence that you meet these indicators in the form of an exhibit. The exhibit you insert will be a link to some evidence that you have selected from your teaching practice that illustrates your competency in this area. You must digitize that exhibit and save it in a  web-friendly format and then link it to this page.

VIl.Documentation

Candidate documents and reports the progress of students in achieving content goals and district standards.
 

Insert here a written rationale that explains how you can meet these performance indicators. Provide evidence that you meet these indicators in the form of an exhibit. The exhibit you insert will be a link to some evidence that you have selected from your teaching practice that illustrates your competency in this area. You must digitize that exhibit and save it in a  web-friendly format and then link it to this page.

VIll.Research 

Candidate uses emerging research on teaching, learning and school improvement to enhance practices.
 

Insert here a written rationale that explains how you can meet these performance indicators. Provide evidence that you meet these indicators in the form of an exhibit. The exhibit you insert will be a link to some evidence that you have selected from your teaching practice that illustrates your competency in this area. You must digitize that exhibit and save it in a  web-friendly format and then link it to this page.

lX. Teacher Participation 

Candidate participates in designing, evaluating and improving opportunities for teaching and learning in an educational institution. 
 

Insert here a written rationale that explains how you can meet these performance indicators. Provide evidence that you meet these indicators in the form of an exhibit. The exhibit you insert will be a link to some evidence that you have selected from your teaching practice that illustrates your competency in this area. You must digitize that exhibit and save it in a  web-friendly format and then link it to this page.

X. Professional Responsibilities 

Candidate works to enhance job performance and advance teaching as a profession. 
 

Insert here a written rationale that explains how you can meet these performance indicators. Provide evidence that you meet these indicators in the form of an exhibit. The exhibit you insert will be a link to some evidence that you have selected from your teaching practice that illustrates your competency in this area. You must digitize that exhibit and save it in a  web-friendly format and then link it to this page.

Xl. Technology

Candidate evaluates student progress in learning, refines plans for instruction, and establishes alternative goals or environments for learning when necessary. 
 

Xll.Reflection 

Candidate evaluates student progress in learning, refines plans for instruction, and establishes alternative goals or environments for learning when necessary.