Suggested Quality Indicators

A. Learning and development of children and youth.

* knows human learning and development;

* promotes active student involvement in the learning process.

B. Characteristics of school climate and their impact on the learning environment

of the school.

* participates in educational inquiry and research;

* demonstrates familiarity with instructional research;

* applies findings from appropriate educational research;

* implements collaborative classroom management strategies;

* organizes and manages a positive learning environment;

* establishes clear and high academic and social expectations;

* involves parents in the learning process;

* explains and promotes the mission of the school for the students;

* practices professional ethics;

* understands human relations;

* applies conflict resolution and crisis management strategies.

C. Methods and practices of teaching including the phases of planning, delivery,

and assessment.

* knows reasoning and applies the problem-solving tools of math, science,

and language;

* uses language and math skills properly;

* knows subject material and how it relates to other disciplines;

* knows instructional theories, technologies, practices;

* selects appropriate teaching techniques and resources;

* models critical thinking and problem-solving skills;

* identifies and assesses the needs of all students;

* plans learning strategies based upon student needs.

D. Processes of curriculum development, implementation, and assessment within

the classroom setting and across more complex school settings.

* understands the process for curriculum development;

* demonstrates skill in implementation of curriculum;

* assess and then adapts curriculum.