Common use of Exemplary Clause in Contracts

Exemplary. Teacher consistently and effectively excels in areas of teaching, professional growth, reflection, action research and pedagogical skills. The teacher at this level continually engages families and the broader community in the learning process. The teacher is often seen as an instructional leader among peers. Systematic on-going lesson planning Curriculum Maps Instructional materials Observation Cycle Dialogue with teacher ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Self-Assessments and Reflections Mentoring Other Teachers Class Profile Student engagement Tasks modified to meet individual needs of students Student Assessments Interdisciplinary Links Use of methods of inquiry in teaching subject-matter concepts Site Records Artifacts (student work) Communication Log Portfolio Seating Diagram Grouping strategies Individual Learning Plan (ILP) Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Action Research Project Teacher-made assessment materials Classroom Management Plan Course Syllabus Classroom Rules Teacher/Student Contract Parent Communications Log Teacher Journals Video and Audio Tapes Photographs of student activities, classroom etc. Student and Parent Surveys Records of professional activities Awards, recognitions, etc. Publications – Newsletters Conferences Meetings and workshops Communication/correspondence with peers, parents, administration. Components of Domain 1: Planning and Preparation – Organization The teacher develops a comprehensive instructional sequence. Demonstrating knowledge of subject matter Standard 1: subject matter Demonstrating creating interdisciplinary experiences Standard 1: subject matter Demonstrating knowledge of resources Standard 1: subject matter and standard 3: diverse learners Designing coherent instruction Standard 2: student learning Demonstrating knowledge of planning Standard 3: diverse learners and standard 7: planning instruction Selecting instruction goals Standard 7: planning instruction Assessment Informs Instruction Standard 8: assessment Demonstrating knowledge of student’s areas of exceptionality Standard 2: student learning and standard 3: diverse learners Demonstrating Knowledge Of Use Of Student Data Standard 2: student learning and standard 3: diverse learners Components of Domain 1: Planning And Preparation – Organization The teacher develops a comprehensive instructional sequence. 1. a demonstrating Knowledge of Subject Matter Consistently makes content errors. Demonstrates limited knowledge of subject matter. Generally demonstrates basic content knowledge but displays some errors or lack of depth in content knowledge and/or does not anticipate student Displays high-level content knowledge that reflects research and best practice with some anticipation of student misconceptions. Consistently demonstrates extensive content knowledge and anticipates student misconceptions. misconceptions.