1.  Making Content Connections
     • basic facts
     • central concepts

2.  Communicating Effectively
     • effective verbal communication
     • effective non-verbal communication
     • effective media communication

3.  Building a Learning Community
     • respect shown toward student differences and issues of diversity
     • plans for a range of student abilities
     • understands how to integrate across multiple dimensions of diversity including race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, religion, and class
     • uses pedagogical techniques that address the learning styles of diverse groups


4.  Flexibly Employing Teaching and Evaluation Strategies
     • varies instructional strategies
     • responsive, student-centered and meaningful learning
     • checks for students’ understanding
     • adapts to unforeseen situations
     • lessons based on clear and relevant goals
     • lessons developmentally appropriate


5.  Managing a Classroom
     • classroom organization and management fosters learning
     • values students as participants in learning/teaching


6.  Building a Sense of Calling
     • Provides evidence of multicultural awareness and sensitivity
     • Is committed to providing a safe environment for all students regardless of race, gender, socio-economic       status, sexual orientation or disability
     • Displays a spirit of service to students and colleagues


7.  Reflecting on Teaching and Learning
     • evaluates the effects of his/her choices on others
     • evidence of reflection on lesson and awareness of student feedback
     • seeks out opportunities to grow professionally


8.  Establishing Community Relationships
    • fosters relationships with school colleagues
    • seeks outside help as needed