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 notes Copy of article utilized in teaching
b. Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.	Team meetings Network with others Team-teaching Monthly media meetings	Show sample lesson of collaborative activities Peer evaluation IEP (show attending meeting) Order and Purchase-reqs
c. Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.	Innovative/creative lesson plans Present knowledge to group Journal entries Books Have It/ IEMA/ ALA/ AASL/ SLIK-12/ITAG/ BBSS and other conference opportunities utilized	Run off copies of books/magazines/Internet used in classroom Present to staff 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.	Goal setting and long-range plans,including tech plans Follows district guidelines/curricula	Evaluations Set own teacher goals and long-range plans