Standard 3 Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
Criteria: The Teacher	Teacher Behavior	Optional Documentation
a. Utilizes student achievement data, local standards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.	Review test data Ability grouping Knowledge of standards	Copies of assessments Lesson plans that fit standards Print out standards Copies of ITBS results Copies of DRP's Showing class average over time Graphs
b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.	Teach and model life skills Reinforce school rules Set, post, and review academic expectations	Handbooks, hand-outs Lesson plans, copy of expectations Photos of students Student responses to classroom climate
c. Uses students' developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for instruction.	Accommodations made in curriculum, learning styles, etc. Spend individual time with students	IEP binders Kid Day / Child Study Student surveys Lesson plans Student examples of reports
d. Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.	Variety of teaching techniques: cooperative learning, projects, presentations, etc. Teach to multiple intelligences	Copies of lesson plans Copies of activities in progress Inquiries Student evaluation of project Pictures
e. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.	Computer lab use, IMC, AEA Opaque projector Appropriate video Community speakers	Copies of lesson plans Bibliography of resources Photos Field trip plans