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Rubric for Performance Standards Domain Five: Professional Growth

Professional Development: Engages in high-quality, on-going professional development as defined by the Tennessee State Board of Education Professional Development Policy to strengthen knowledge and skill in the content of the teaching assignment.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL C
Advanced
PERFORMANCE LEVEL B
Proficient
PERFORMANCE LEVEL A
Developing
  1. In addition to Performance Level B, the teacher selects professional growth opportunities that expand teacher knowledge and skill, improve student achievement, and introduce research-based emerging professional practices.
  2. In addition to Performance Level B, the teacher demonstrates leadership by actively sharing learning with colleagues and seeking and giving feedback.
  3. In addition to Performance Level B, the teacher uses state and classroom assessments, lesson plans, and evaluations to document positive change in teaching practice.
  1. A self-assessment is completed using data from multiple sources. The teacher uses the self-assessment to prioritize goals for professional growth.
  2. Professional growth activities reflect steady programs toward the identified priorities for growth with a continuum for participation stated in the professional development plan.
  3. Professional growth experiences are in varied formats, including, but not limited to, self-study, study groups, conference.
  1. The teacher can identify general performance levels and can prioritize areas for future growth.
  2. The teacher provides evidence of a professional growth plan with a beginning and completion time stated.
  3. The teacher provides evidence of continual participation in professional growth opportunities.

(Adapted from the Tennessee Department of Education's Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth)


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