1.1 Teachers display knowledge of how students learn and of the developmental characteristics of age groups.

1.2 Teachers understand what students know and are able to do and use this knowledge to meet the needs of all students.

1.3 Teachers expect that all students will achieve to their full potential.

1.4 Teachers model respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills and experiences.

1.5 Teachers recognize characteristics of gifted students, students with disabilities and at-risk students in order to assist in appropriate identification, instruction and intervention.

2.1 Teachers know the content they teach and use their knowledge of content-specific concepts, assumptions and skills to plan instruction.

2.2 Teachers understand and use content-specific instructional strategies to effectively teach the central concepts and skills of the discipline.

2.3 Teachers understand school and district curriculum priorities and the Ohio academic content standards.

2.4 Teachers understand the relationship of knowledge within the discipline to other content areas.

2.5 Teachers connect content to relevant life experiences and career opportunities.

3.1 Teachers are knowledgeable about assessment types, their purposes and the data they generate.

3.2 Teachers select, develop and use a variety of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.

3.3 Teachers analyze data to monitor student progress and learning and to plan, differentiate and modify instruction.

3.4 Teachers collaborate and communicate student progress with students, parents and colleagues.

3.5 Teachers involve learners in self-assessment and goal setting to address gaps between performance and potential.

4.1 Teachers align their instructional goals and activities with school and district priorities and Ohio’s academic content standards.

4.2 Teachers use information about students’ learning and performance to plan and deliver instruction that will close the achievement gap.

4.3 Teachers communicate clear learning goals and explicitly link learning activities to those defined goals.

4.4 Teachers apply knowledge of how students think and learn to instructional design and delivery.

4.5 Teachers differentiate instruction to support the learning needs of all students, including students identified as gifted, students with disabilities and at-risk students.

4.6 Teachers create and select activities that are designed to help students develop as independent learners and complex problem-solvers.

4.7 Teachers use resources effectively, including technology, to enhance student learning.

5.1 Teachers treat all students fairly and establish an environment that is respectful, supportive and caring.

5.2 Teachers create an environment that is physically and emotionally safe.

5.3 Teachers motivate students to work productively and assume responsibility for their own learning.

5.4 Teachers create learning situations in which students work independently, collaboratively and/or as a whole class.

5.5 Teachers maintain an environment that is conducive to learning for all students.

6.1 Teachers communicate clearly and effectively.

6.2 Teachers share responsibility with parents and caregivers to support student learning, emotional and physical development and mental health.

6.3 Teachers collaborate effectively with other teachers, administrators and school and district staff.

6.4 Teachers collaborate effectively with the local community and community agencies, when and where appropriate, to promote a positive environment for student learning.

7.1 Teachers understand, uphold and follow professional ethics, policies and legal codes of professional conduct.

7.2 Teachers take responsibility for engaging in continuous, purposeful professional development.

7.3 Teachers are agents of change who seek opportunities to positively impact teaching quality, school improvements and student achievement.