Standard 2 Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
Criteria: The Teacher	Teacher Behavior	Optional Documentation
a. Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.	Students can access and use a wide-range of resources in various content areas Collection development	Up-to-date library computer catalog List of thematic units and book sets Signage Sample of student work
b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student	Assist students in material selection Differentiated instruction Locate and share on-line resources Inter-library loans Accessibility of collection Appropriate organization Diverse, age-appropriate selections	Photos Copies of loans and shared material forms
c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.	Collaborative planning Understands and applies vertical articulation Collection supports curriculum and student interests	Collaborative planning sheets Book/media lists Notes from students Student work
d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area	Collaborative planning Appropriate awareness and implementation of scope and sequence in all levels & areas	Collaborative planning sheets Notes from team meetings