Standard 1 Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district student achievement goals.
Criteria: The Teacher	Teacher Behavior	Optional Documentation
a. Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff.	Reports to parents Communicating Available on conference nights	Letters/e-mails home Conference schedule of participation Media newsletter-articles
b. Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.	Follows SIP/IEP Awareness of ESEA Volunteers for committees Creates lessons to meet goals	Mission Posted Committee Schedule Lesson Plans Lesson with student work
c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision-making.	Uses a variety of assessments Discussions with classroom teachers Team meetings	Anecdotal records Reading Inventories and surveys
d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.	Differentiated Instruction Supports classroom instruction and accommodations Collaborative planning of instruction including accommodations	Lesson plans Collaborative planning sheets Provides bibliographies/webliographies
e. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.	Equity of access and service Maintain a facility conducive to student/faculty/parent use Establishes media center and lab procedures	Photos Lifelong Guidelines Bulletin boards
f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.	Participates in school improvement plans and implementation Provides staff development opportunities when appropriate	Notes from meeting/agenda/handouts Proof of implementation
g. Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.	Communicates Sends appropriate info home Participates in team meetings when needed Available at conference night	Communication Log E-mails Planners Newsletters Thank you notes