• specialized knowledge of the subject areas they teach;
• an understanding of students’ backgrounds, prior knowledge and experiences;
• a knowledge of how students develop as learners;
Horizon Policy GCAG Teacher Responsibility, Cross Reference Policies GCM and GCN
New teacher resource toolkit by Edutopia
New Teachers — Edutopia articles and videos for new teachers
Student Engagement — Edutopia videos on what strategies really work to involve students in their own learning
Summative Evaluation of Professional Staff — Horizon Policy Cross Reference Document GCN
Teacher Professional Growth Planning — Horizon Policy Cross Reference document GCM
Teacher Responsibility — Horizon Policy on Teacher Responsibility