Standard 7 Engages in professional growth.
Criteria: The Teacher	Teacher Behavior	Optional Documentation
a. Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.	Takes classes Presents at professional conferences Joins professional or community organizations Reads professional journals	Transcripts Copies of membership certificates Books/journals on shelves Degrees or certification
b. Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.	Team meetings Network with others Team-teaching with special education teachers	Show sample lesson of collaborative activities Peer evaluation IEP (show attending meeting)
c. Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.	Innovative/creative lesson plans Present knowledge to group Journal entries	Run off copies of books/magazines/Internet used in classroom Present to team/video-tape Student pre- and post tests Websites for teachers/ parents/ students
d. Establishes and implements professional development plans based upon the teacher needs aligned to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.	Knows students and collects data from students and works on weaknesses Follows district guidelines/curricula	Show growth in student achievement Evaluations Set own teacher goals and long range plans