Standard 4 Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students.
Criteria: The Teacher	Teacher Behavior	Optional Documentation
a. Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.	Aware of/knowledgeable about student standards Aligns media instruction with classroom curriculum	Collaborative planning documents Lesson plans
b. Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.	Brain-based Current on educational topics	Lesson plans Journal subscription, conferences
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.	Making accommodations Assisted technologies Varying the size of instruction groups Differentiated instruction Inter-library loans to supplement collection	Lesson plans Accommodation page Student work and evidence of positive development Varied assessments Forms for IMC loans
d. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.	Differentiated Instruction Large/small group and one-on-one instruction	Lesson plans Photos Copies of student work
e. Connects students' prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process.	Inventories and surveys Parent as a resource Provides choice Involvement in activities with students outside of the IMC	Copies of surveys Parent invitations to volunteer E-mail Photos PTA involvement
f. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.	Uses and provides support for a variety of technology media resources for students and staff Students are exposed to various ways to utilize technology to research, practice, and display information	Website Copies of available resources Lesson plans/team teaching Student work Photos