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.	Sends e-mails Is visible at conference nights Participates in school meetings	Hard copies of e-mail Newsletters Fitness results Portfolios Grade book Rubrics
b. Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.	Posts the mission and building guidelines Participates in building goal writing and implementation	Lesson plans Video Picture of postings PE in school improvement plan
c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision-making.	Awareness of students Adjusts plans	Fitness results Rubrics Child study goals
d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.	Understands diverse needs Looks out for the best interest of every child	Child study notes Social skills lessons Unit plans Physical Essential goals
e. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.	Expecting all students to respect each other Teaching that fair does not mean the same	Rules and procedure bulletin board photo Community awards sample Assembly focusing on all learners
f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.	Cross-curricular involvement	Notes e-mails IEP's Team meeting notes Assemblies
g. Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.	Open door policy	Attends PTA meeting Uses community volunteers in lesson plans, e-mails, newsletter contributions Team meeting notes