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.	Collaborative planning Awareness and practice of content scope and sequence Knowledge of student standards	Collaborative planning documents Graphs Technology plan
b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.	Teach and model Lifeskills Reinforce school procedures Expectations and procedures are posted	Photos Student responses to IMC climate Copies of procedures/plans Handbook
c. Uses students' developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for instruction.	Knowledge of student assessment and student needs Student survey	Team meeting participation Copy of survey Child study involvement
d. Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.	Practice of brain-based teaching strategies Differentiated instruction accommodation	Differentiated instruction accommodation list Activity photos/ student work Inquiries
e. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of. instruction. Computer lab use, IMC, AEA.	Technology support through BBS, tech courses and professional development Website development Integration of technology into the curriculum	Copies of bibliographies and webliographies for staff and students Handouts from tech class Copies of lessons