Standards & Criteria
The ProTeach Portfolio is developed to provide teachers holding a residency certificate with an evidence-based, uniform assessment through which to demonstrate the required knowledge and skills (WAC 181-79A-207) that demonstrate a positive impact on student* learning. The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) further clarifies (WAC 181-79A-030) that such a teacher is defined as "a teacher, through instruction and assessment, who has been able to document students' increased knowledge and/or demonstration of a skill or skills related to the state goals …"
What does ProTeach Portfolio measure?
The ProTeach Portfolio measures the professional certificate 3 standards and 12 criteria (WAC 181-79A-207).
What are the Standards & Criteria?
As established by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), the 3 standards and 12 criteria are:
- The knowledge and skills for effective teaching that ensure student* learning by:
- using instructional strategies that make learning meaningful and show positive impact on student* learning
- using a variety of assessment strategies and data to monitor and improve instruction
- using appropriate classroom management principles, processes and practices to foster a safe, positive, student*-focused learning environment
- designing and/or adapting a challenging curriculum that is based on the diverse needs of each student*
- demonstrating cultural sensitivity/competence in teaching and in relationships with students, families and community members
- integrating technology into instruction and assessment
- informing, involving and collaborating with families and community members as partners in each student's* educational process, including using information about student* achievement and performance
- The knowledge and skills for professional development by:
- evaluating the effects of his/her teaching through feedback and reflection
- using professional standards and district criteria to assess professional performance and plan and implement appropriate growth activities
- remaining current in subject area(s), theories, practice, research and ethical practice
- Professional contributions to the improvement of the school, the community and the profession by:
- advocating for curriculum, instruction and learning environments that meet the diverse needs of each student*
- participating collaboratively in school improvement activities and contributing to collegial decision making
ProTeach Portfolio Map of Entries Submitted by Teachers to Criteria Assessed
ENTRY | CRITERION | |||||||||||
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1a | 1b | 1c | 1d | 1e | 1f | 1g | 2a | 2b | 2c | 3a | 3b | |
1 Professional Growth and Contributions: Measures analysis of and reflection on professional growth and its impact on student* learning. |
X | X | X | X | ||||||||
2 Building a Learning Community: Measures description and analysis of the learning environment established in the single class or classroom. |
X | X | X | |||||||||
3 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Measures analysis of and reflection on curriculum, instruction and assessment, as well as impact on the learning of 3 focus students.* |
X | X | X | X | X |
Note: The criteria referred to in the table correspond to those described in the list above