NYSUT Rubric Summary

Standard 1 - Knowledge of Students and Student Learning

-1.  Element 1.1- Knowledge of student development (cognitive, language, social, emotional and physical)

-1.  1.1a - Describes developmental characteristics of students

-1.  1.1b - Creates developmentally appropriate lessons

-1.  Element 1.2- Knowledge of current research-based knowledge (of learning and language acquisition)

-1.  1.2a - Usesstrategies to to support learning and language acquisition

-1.  1.2b - Uses current research

-1.  Element 1.3 - Knowledge of and response to diverse student needs

-1.  1.3a - Meets diverse learning needs of each student

-1.  1.3b - Plans for student strengths, interests, and expectations

-1.  Element 1.4 - Acquires knowledge of individual students from families

-1.  1.4 - Communications with parents, guardians and caregivers

-1.  Element 1.5 -Knowledge of and response to demographic factors influencing student learning

-1.  1.5a - Incorporates the knowledge of school and community and environmental factors

-1.  1.5b - Incorporates multiple perspectives

-1.  Element 1.6 - Knowledge of technology and information literacy and their impact on learning

-1.  1.6 - Understands technological literacy

Standard 2 - Knowledge of Content and Instructional Practice

-1.  Element 2.1- Knowledge of the content, concepts and current research

-1.  2.1a - Understands key concepts and themes in the discipline

-1.  2.1b - Understands key disciplinary language

-1.  2.1c - Understands current developments in pedagogy and content

-1.  2.1d - Understands learning standards

-1.  Element 2.2- Knowledge and understanding of engaging learners in connections, critical thinking and collaborative problem solving

-1.  2.2a - Incorporates diverse social and cultural perspectives

-1.  2.2b - Incorporates individual and collaborative critical thinking and problem solving

-1.  2.2c - Incorporates disciplinary and cross-disciplinary learning experiences

-1.  Element 2.3- Uses a broad range of instructional strategies to differentiate

-1.  2.3a - Designs instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students

-1.  2.3b - Designs learning experieinces that connect to student's life experiences

-1.  2.3c - Designs self directed learning experiences

-1.  Element 2.4- Establishes goals for all students that align with learning standards and are differentiated

-1.  2.4a - Aligns learning standards

-1.  2.4b - Articulates learning objectives/goals with learning standards

-1.  Element 2.5- Designing relevant instruction that connects to prior knowledge

-1.  2.5a - Designs instruction using current levels of student understanding

-1.  2.5b - Designs learning experiences using prior knowledge

-1.  Element 2.6- Use of materials to promote student success in meeting learning goals

-1.  2.6a - Organizes physical space

-1.  2.6b - Incorporates technology

-1.  2.6c - Organizes time

-1.  2.6d - Selects materials and resources

Standard 3 - Instructional Practice

-1.  Element 3.1- Use of research-based practices to provide standards based instruction and engagement in learning

-1.  3.1a - Aligns instruction to standards

-1.  3.1b - Uses research based instruction

-1.  3.1c - Engages students

-1.  Element 3.2 - communicating clearly and accurately to students to maximize learning

-1.  3.2a - Provides direction and procedure

-1.  3.2b - Uses questioning techniques

-1.  3.2c - Responds to students

-1.  3.2d - Communicates content

-1.  Element 3.3 - Setting high expectations and creating challenging learning experiences

-1.  3.3a - Establishes high expectations

-1.  3.3b - Articulates measures of success

-1.  3.3c - Implements challenging learning experiences

-1.  Element 3.4 - use a variety of instructional approaches to differentiate based on need

-1.  3.4a - Differentiates instruction

-1.  3.4b - Implements strategies for mastery learning outcome

-1.  Element 3.5 - Engaging student sin 21st Century learning skills

-1.  3.5a - Provides opportunity for collaboration

-1.  3.5b - Provides synthesis, critical thinking, and problem solving

-1.  Element 3.6 - monitoring and assessing student progress through feedback and differentiating instruction based on need

-1.  3.6a - Uses formative assessment

-1.  3.6b - Provides feedback during and after instruction

-1.  3.6c - Adjusts pacing

Standard 4 - Learning Environment

-1.  Element 4.1- Creating respectful, safe, supportive and inclusive environment

-1.  4.1a - Interactions with students

-1.  4.1b - Supports student diversity

-1.  4.1c - Reinforces positive interactions among students

-1.  Element 4.2 - Creating a challenging and stimulating learning environment

-1.  4.2a - Establishes high expectations for achievement

-1.  4.2b - Promotes student curiosity and enthusiasm

-1.  4.2c - Promotes student pride in work and accomplishments

-1.  Element 4.3 - Management of the classroom

-1.  4.3a - Establishes expectations for student behavior

-1.  4.3b - Establishes routines, procedures and transitions

-1.  4.3c - Establishes instructional groups

-1.  Element 4.4 - Organization and use of resources

-1.  4.4a - Organizes the physical environment

-1.  4.4b - Manages volunteers and/or paraprofessionals

-1.  4.4c - Establishes classroom safety

Standard 5 - Assessment for Learning

-1.  Element 5.1- Use of a a range of assessment tools for measuring student learning and growth

-1.  5.1a - Uses assessments to establish learning goals and inform instruction

-1.  5.1b - Measures and records student achievement

-1.  5.1c - Aligns assessments to learning goals

-1.  5.1d - Implements accommodations and modifications

-1.  Element 5.2 - Analyzing assessement data and using it to differentiate instruction

-1.  5.2a - Analyzes assessment data

-1.  5.2b - Uses assessment data to set goals and provide feedback to students

-1.  5.2c - Engages students in self assessment

-1.  Element 5.3 - Communication of the specific components of the assessment system

-1.  5.3 - Assesses and interprets assessments

-1.  Element 5.4 - Reflecting on and evaluating the effectiveness of assessment system

-1.  5.4a - Understands assessment measures and grading procedures

-1.  5.4b - Establishes an assessment system

-1.  Element 5.5 - preparing students to understand assessment process and criteria for evaluation

-1.  5.5a - Communicates purposes and criteria

-1.  5.5b - Provides preparation and practice

Standard 6 - Professional Responsibilities and Collaboration

-1.  Element 6.1- Upholding professional standards of practice and policy regarding students rights and teacher responsibilities

-1.  6.1a - Demonstrates ethical, professional behavior

-1.  6.1b - Advocates for students

-1.  6.1c - Demonstrates ethical use of information and information technology

-1.  6.1d - Completes training to comply with state and local requirements

-1.  Element 6.2 - Collaboration with colleagues to develop and sustain a common culture of high expectations for student learning

-1.  6.2a - Supports the school as an organization with a vision and mission

-1.  6.2b - Participates on an instructional team

-1.  6.2c - Collaborates with the larger community

-1.  Element 6.3 - Communication and collaboration with families

-1.  6.3a - Engages families

-1.  6.3b - Communicates student performance

-1.  Element 6.4 - Performing non-instructional duties according to district expectations

-1.  6.4a - Maintains records

-1.  6.4b - Manages time and attendance

-1.  6.4c - Maintains classroom and school resources

-1.  6.4d - Participates in school and district events

-1.  Element 6.5 - Complying with relevant laws and policies pertaining to students' rights and teachers' responsibilities

-1.  6.5a - Communicates policies

-1.  6.5b - Maintains confidentiality

-1.  6.5c - Reports concerns

-1.  6.5d - Adheres to policies and contractual obligations

-1.  6.5e - Accesses resources

Standard 7 - Professional Growth

-1.  Element 7.1- Reflection on practice to improve instructional effectiveness and guide professional growth

-1.  7.1a - Reflects on evidence of student learning

-1.  7.1b - Reflects on biases

-1.  7.1.c - Plans professional growth

-1.  Element 7.2 - Set goals for engaging in ongoing professional development needed for continuous improvement in teaching competencies

-1.  7.2a - Sets goals

-1.  7.2b - Engages in professional growth

-1.  Element 7.3 - Communicate and collaborate with students, colleagues and other professionals to improve practice

-1.  7.3a - Gives and receives constructive feedback

-1.  7.3b - Collaborates

-1.  Element 7.4 - Remain current I knowledge of content and pedagogy by utilizing professional resources

-1.  7.4a - Accesses professional memberships and resources

7.4b - Expands knowledge base