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 Demonstrations at family nights PTA meetings Joins professional organization	School newsletter articles Agenda from conferences Copies of membership certificates
b. Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.	Team teaching team meetings Committee work CST	Sample of collaborative lessons Peer evaluations IEP meeting attendance Notes from team meeting
c. Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.	Uses strategies from state PE conference, the web- PE central	Plans including strategies Handouts from conference Print outs from web
d. Establishes and implements professional development plans based upon the teacher needs aligned to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.	Knows and collects data from students and works on specific areas Follows district guidelines/curriculum	Evaluations Set own teacher goals and long-range plans