Standard I: The teacher designs and plans instruction.
1.1 Includes objectives that describe student learning that is congruent with the Program of Studies for Kentucky Schools (Grades Primary-12) and Kentucky’s Core Content for Assessment (Version 3.0) and national standards (when appropriate).
1.2 Includes formative and summative assessments that target learning objectives.
1.3 Addresses the achievement levels and the cultural attributes of all students in the class.
1.4 Connects instruction to real-life situations and other disciplines.
1.5 Integrates media and technology into instruction.
1.6 Includes multiple level and higher order thinking tasks.
Standard II: The teacher creates and maintains a learning climate for all students.
2.1 Communicates high expectations for all students.
2.2 Supports student diversity and addresses individual needs.
2.3 Uses positive classroom management techniques that foster self-control and self- discipline to create and sustain a climate that motivates students to learn.
2.4 Facilitates mutual respect among class members through cooperative and independent learning activities.
2.5 Employs creative and flexible use of instructional time and materials.
2.6 Supports instruction through creative, flexible, and safe use of physical space.
Standard III: The teacher implements/manages instruction.
3.1 Uses appropriate strategies to engage students in learning content that is aligned with the Kentucky Program of Studies and the Core Content for Assessment.
3.2 Uses both formative and summative assessment to guide instruction.
3.3 Implements instruction that addresses the abilities and the cultural attributes of all students in class.
3.4 Facilitates the engagement of students in a variety of tasks that reflect real-life situations.
3.5 Integrates media and technology into instruction.
3.6 Engages students in thinking and problem solving tasks.
Standard IV: The teacher assesses and communicates learning results.
4.1 Aligns assessment with the Kentucky Program of Studies and the Core Content
for Assessment.
4.2 Uses multiple assessments and sources of data.
4.3 Uses formative and summative measures to monitor the progress of all students.
4.4 Provides assessments that address the diverse learning needs of all students.
4.5 Conducts individual and group analyses of learning.
4.6 Communicates the analysis of learning results to students and parents.
4.7 Promotes student self-assessment.
Standard V: The teacher reflects upon and evaluates teaching and learning.
5.1 Focuses on student learning.
5.2 Describes a plan for improving instructional practice.
5.3 Describes a plan for advancing student learning.
5.4 Identifies professional growth needs.
Standard VI: The teacher collaborates with colleagues/parents/others.
6.1 Identifies situations when and where collaboration will enhance student learning.
6.2 Develops a plan for collaboration.
6.3 Engages in collaboration to improve student learning.
6.4 Analyzes the results of collaborative efforts.
Standard VII: The teacher evaluates his/her teaching performance and implements a professional development plan.
7.1 Assesses his/her professional performance level.
7.2 Identifies priority needs of professional development.
7.3 Designs a plan to address professional growth needs in priority area(s).
7.4 Shows evidence of professional growth resulting from implementation of the plan.
Standard VIII: The teacher demonstrates applied content knowledge.
8.1 Demonstrates command of subject knowledge within discipline.
8.2 Communicates accurate knowledge of content.
8.3 Guides students to understand content from various perspectives.
8.4 Demonstrates a repertoire of discipline-specific instructional strategies.
8.5 Connects content to real-life situations and other disciplines.
8.6 Identifies and addresses misconceptions related to the content.
Standard IX: The teacher demonstrates the implementation of technology.
9.1 Uses multiple applications to support student learning.
9.2 Selects appropriate technology to enhance instruction.
9.3 Integrates student use of technology.
9.4 Addresses special learning needs through technology.
9.5 Promotes ethical and legal use of technology disciplines.
Standard X: The teacher as a leader in the learning community manifests professional demeanor and communication skills.
10.1 Models professional appearance.
10.2 Uses a professional tone of voice, well modulated and varied.
10.3 Speaks clearly, is easily understood.
10.4 Uses standard spoken and written English; expresses thoughts in well chosen words.
Standard XI: The teacher as a leader in the learning community manifests a commitment to Christian values and dispositions through daily behaviors based on universal ethical principles consistent with Christian teachings.
11.1 Ethical behavior: Doing the right thing at the right time.
11.2 Objectivity: Freedom from control by personal bias and preference.
11.3 Professionalism in manner: Poise, respect for self and others, diplomacy.
11.4 Respect for diversity: Valuing the differences among people.
11.5 Initiative: Being a self-starter, able to proceed on one’s own.
11.6 Responsibility: Ability to be punctual and to fulfill one’s duties.
11.7 Creativity: Ability to originate ideas and plans.
11.8 Sense of service: Willingness to go beyond strict contractual obligations.
11.9 Enthusiasm: Enjoyment of teaching, displaying interest in teaching as a mission.
11.10 Sense of humor: Ability to laugh, even at oneself.
11.11 Genuine interest in others: Friendliness, promoting effective relationships with staff, others.
11.12 Flexibility: Ability to cope with the unexpected.
