Alignment:

Standard 16: Elementary teachers develop as leaders in their schools and communities by staying informed about educational policy issues and supporting professional development.  Elementary teachers participate in co-curricular activities, provide leadership in student and curriculum involvement, and connect these activities to the development of citizenship ideals in their students.

Indicator 6:  Teachers welcome classroom observation by other professionals and initiate professional dialogue regarding teaching methods and instructional delivery.

     I met this standard by always welcoming observation by school leadership as well as observations by Appalachian State University supervisors.

Indicator 9: Teachers understand the importance of collaborating with colleagues to strengthen content, research, and pedagogy as well as with the community to provide quality instruction that meets state competencies.

     I met this standard by realizing that teachers who work together need to be close enough to share their ideas and plans.  I also met this standard by getting involved in PTO in order to reach out to the community.